Collection: Japanese Metal Leaf Wallpaper

Real Metal Leaf, Not a Printed Effect

Metal leaf is a very thin sheet of metal applied to a paper backing. Because the metal itself forms the surface, the wall responds to daylight and artificial lighting throughout the day, with subtle variations that are part of its character. Several designs in the collection, including the brass leaf range, are handmade in Japan.

Finishes in the Collection

• Brass leaf: warm gold tones, from smooth and satin to crinkled, textured and wood-grain finishes.
• Silver leaf: pale, matte, brushed, grid and wood-grain finishes.
• Pewter leaf: softer, muted metallic surfaces with a mottled or geometric character.
• Aluminium and mixed metal leaf: including a grid design and a mixed leaf of aluminium, brass, copper and pewter.

Designing with Metal Leaf Wallpaper

Metal leaf works best where the wall is meant to be the feature:

• Dining rooms and powder rooms.
• Feature walls behind a bed or in an entrance.
• Boutique retail and reception areas.
• Rooms with dark timber, stone or soft upholstery that balance the reflection.

Browse metal leaf by tone in Gold Wallpaper and Silver Wallpaper, or compare it with printed metallic designs in Metallic Wallpaper.

Rolls are 92 cm wide and 7.4 m or 3.05 m long depending on the design. Some designs are made to order; see each product page for the estimated delivery time.