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1950s Sanderson Fifi wallpaper at Wallpaper Direct

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Fifi

We have talked about the rich heritage of Sanderson before, more often than not with the Dandelion Clocks design. But the company has other period papers on the market, including the Sanderson Fifi wallpaper range.

A 1950s design from a new 50s-inspired range from the company, the Fifi is available in three colour options, all featuring the same  illustrated design of 'bell shape' girls in colour block dresses repeated throughout. If you've got a midcentury or 50s-inspired home, it's just the thing.

Available at Wallpaper Direct, it sells for £29 per roll, with free samples available on request.

Find out more at the Wallpaper Direct website

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Sanderson’s 1960s Concord wallpaper

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Sanderson Concord

We've already mentioned, quite a few times, how 2010 is the 150th anniversary of Sanderson. If you missed the exhibition, weren't too enraptured by their cushion designs, how about this 1960s Concord wallpaper, reissued as part of their 'vintage' collection?

Unlike the floral patters often associated with the firm, its converging lines makes it more of an Op-Art design, typical of the 1966 date when it was designed. The version pictured is in red and gold but it also comes in lime and silver or plum and teal. 

The paper costs £32 a roll. 

Buy it from John Lewis

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John Lewis midcentury-style Mezzo Chair in Sanderson Dandelion Clocks fabric

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Two classics for the price of one with the John Lewis Mezzo Chair in Sanderson Dandelion Clocks fabric.

First, you get the chair, with a solid wood frame and CMHR 100% Reflex foam cushion on elasticated webbing for support, combining to offer up those stylish midcentury curves. The you get the covering, Sanderson's classic Dandelion Clocks 1950s archive print that really brings the design (and your living room) to life. A matching scatter cushion and hardwood beech feet finish things off.

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Sanderson 150th anniversary cushions at John Lewis

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Sanderson swallow cushion

We've already featured the exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of Sanderson. You can now purchase some of their classic design for your home with these anniversary cushions. 

John Lewis is selling three cushions, each covered in a reissued Sanderson fabric that's been reproduced from designs held in their extensive archive. The light and fresh design of the Soaring Swallows cushion shown dates from the 1930s, while the other two cushions use the Tulips design from 1929 and the Rose Moss pattern from the 1950s – both floral designs that look typically 'Sanderson'. 

The Soaring Swallow cushion costs £35. 

See them online

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Sanderson’s William Morris wallpaper designs at John Lewis

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Morris

If your take on retro design is something a little older than the latter part of the 20th century, you might appreciate the Sanderson's William Morris wallpaper designs at John Lewis.

Sanderson (which is currently hosting an exhibition of its work) has reprinted some classic William Morris designs from the arts and crafts era, specifically from the late 19th century, offering a number of designs inspired by nature. But most importantly, designs that are still eye-catching and interesting today.

The William Morris Fruit pattern above is just one example and like all in the range, is made to order and comes in a width of 52cm and a length of 10.5m. Each roll retails for £45.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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Very Sanderson exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum

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Very Sanderson exhibition

2010 is the 150th anniversary of Sanderson and an appropriate time for the Very Sanderson retrospective exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London. 

The exhibition looks at their wallpaper and textile designs from 1860 up to the present day and so acts as a visual reminder of tastes in interior decoration, from Arts and Crafts, through to Pop and the current retro revival. The company has worked with a massive array of talented designers over its history and the exhibition includes work by people like Christopher Dresser, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Lucienne Day, Zandra Rhodes and Pat Albeck. The recent success of Fiona Howard's Dandelion Clocks design is also included in the exhibition. The array of patterns in the show are sure to inspire a spot of interior redecoration in your own home.

The exhibition is on until 13 June 2010 and entrance is £6.50 for adults. 

Find out more online