Farrow & Ball – The Purnon Papers
New Wallpaper Collection
Five patterns uncovered at Château de Purnon and brought to life by Farrow & Ball — these are The Purnon Papers. Inspired by those who lived, and revelled, at the French château in its heyday, the original patterns have been lovingly redesigned in five unique colourways to complement homes of all shapes and sizes. Each roll is handcrafted in signature Farrow & Ball fashion, using traditional techniques, the finest paper and our very own paint.
The story of Purnon
The inspiration behind this collection can be found nestled in the French countryside — Château de Purnon. This enchanting building has fallen into disrepair, forgotten until Felicity Selkirk and Tim Holding made the bold decision to bring it back to life — a restoration project we’re proud to support.
The pair reached out to us about renovating a neglected bedroom and bathroom, but when our Creative Director Charlotte Cosby saw the treasure trove of pattern and colour within the walls, she was inspired to do more. And the rest is history.
Purnon
With a captivating heron motif, Purnon makes an elegant statement. This pattern was discovered on an 18th-century folding screen, where it would have been used as a room divider to create intimate spaces during grand banquets hosted at the château.
5 Colours available

Purnon 6204

Purnon 6201

Purnon 6202

Purnon 6203

Purnon 6205
Full roll width is 53cm/21″, roll length is 10m, pattern repeat 88.6cm / 38 7/8″.
Adelaide
This unique floral is inspired by a smaller-scale pattern found in Adelaïde’s dressing room — the daughter of the family who built the château. Reimagined into a bigger, bolder design, Adelaïde still has a delicate charm.
5 Colours available

Adelaide 6302

Adelaide 6301

Adelaide 6303

Adelaide 6304

Adelaide 6305
Full roll width is 53cm/21″, roll length is 10m, pattern repeat 66.2cm / 26 1/16″.
Achard
This geometric pattern is named after the noble family who built the château, the inspiration behind many beautiful papers. This particular paper was uncovered in one of the less grand spaces — the linen press.
5 Colours available

Achard 6404

Achard 6401

Achard 6402

Achard 6403

Achard 6405
Full roll width is 53cm/21″, roll length is 10m, pattern repeat 7.6cm / 3″.
Barace
This wallpaper was discovered in the attic but originally crowned the bed of Madame de la Motte Baracé’s mother. Our Creative Director redesigned the fading fragment into a striking, sophisticated pattern.

Barace 6603

Barace 6601

Barace 6602

Barace 6604

Barace 6605
Full roll width is 53cm/21″, roll length is 10m, pattern repeat 20.5cm / 8 1/16″.
Auguste
This delicate pattern was found in a private dressing room and is named after the eldest son of the Marquis who built the château. A classmate of Napoléon Bonaparte, Auguste was expected to inherit the château but lost his life during the Revolution.
5 Colours available

Auguste 6502

Auguste 6501

Auguste 6503

Auguste 6504

Auguste 6505
Full roll width is 53cm/21″, roll length is 10m, pattern repeat 31.5cm / 12 1/2″.
