Martinique green banana leaf palm wallpaper

This banana leaf palm wallpaper is possibly the boldest, most dramatic and recognisable wallpaper in the history of wallpaper!

The fabulous green palm leaf wallpaper is the Martinique banana palm, designed originally in 1942 and first used famously by Don Loper for his makeover of the Beverly Hills Hotel makeover.

The design story: Returning from their South Seas holiday in 1942, Remy and Lucile Chatain were inspired to capture not just the vivid beauty of the tropics but the very essence of its lush vibrancy. Partnering with their talented friend, the renowned illustrator and textile designer Albert Stockdale, they created a striking botanical pattern that radiated the exuberance they had experienced. This captivating design was showcased in their showroom, a testament to their tropical adventure.

When Don Loper, the illustrious designer responsible for the Beverly Hills Hotel makeover, visited their showroom, he instantly recognised the perfect aesthetic for his project. He adopted the Chatains’ mural-style design, extending it to grace the hotel’s corridors, thus transforming the space into a timeless icon.

For more than 75 years, CW Stockwell has been the proud sole producer of the genuine Martinique banana leaf wallpaper and fabric, continuing to celebrate the enduring allure of this classic design.

This tropical wallpaper has been seen in Netlix series Hollywood, The Aviator, The Golden Girls TV Show and Friends as well as the Mariah Carey Album cover and many celebrities and dignitaries homes.

The real deal is available from the BUY link and you can also find copies on Etsy.