Cole and Son was founded in 1875 by John Perry, son of a Cambridgeshire merchant. In those days the company was situated in Islington, north London, an area famous for the 190 hand block printing companies working there in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Our magnificent archive is the major source of new collections. Designs are carefully selected, adapted and coloured by the Design Studio and printed by craftsmen to produce wallpapers faithful to the character of the original document, yet contemporary in feel.

Cole & Son continues to produce innovative and beautiful designs, and our current collections reflect our long and distinguished history as well as our continuing passion for new and exciting wallpapers.