Few design houses in the world can claim a heritage as rich, or an influence as enduring, as Sanderson. Founded in 1860 by Arthur Sanderson — initially as an importer of fine French wallpapers — the brand has spent over 160 years at the heart of British interior design, evolving from a wallpaper merchant into one of the most celebrated fabric and wallpaper houses in the world.
Today, Sanderson holds a Royal Warrant for supplying fabrics, paint and wallcoverings to the Royal Residences — an honour they have held continuously since 1924, across four consecutive monarchs. Their design studio remains in Chiswick, London, and every printed fabric and wallpaper is manufactured in Sanderson's historic UK factories.
At Studio 198 we stock a curated selection of Sanderson fabrics and wallpapers, available to order with worldwide delivery. Here is everything you need to know about the brand and why it remains one of the most enduring names in British design.
A Design Archive Like No Other
At the heart of Sanderson's creative identity is one of the most extraordinary design archives in the world — over 160 years of original artwork, hand-drawn patterns, archival block prints, botanical illustrations and pattern books that serve as a living source of inspiration for every new collection the brand produces.
This archive is not merely a historical curiosity — it is a working creative resource. Sanderson's designers draw on it constantly, reinterpreting, rescaling and recolouring archival designs for a contemporary audience while preserving the hand-drawn quality and botanical accuracy that has defined the brand from the beginning.
The result is collections that feel simultaneously timeless and fresh — designs that could sit comfortably in a Georgian townhouse or a contemporary apartment with equal conviction.
What Sanderson Does Best
Florals and botanicals — Sanderson's signature. From trailing roses and meadow wildflowers to tropical palms and woodland ferns, the brand's botanical designs are among the most recognised and widely loved in British interior design. Printed with meticulous attention to colour and detail, they bring the beauty of the English countryside indoors in a way that feels genuinely sophisticated rather than merely pretty.
Wallpapers — Sanderson wallpapers are printed in England using both digital and conventional printing techniques, exploring texture, tone and composition through trailing florals, archival block printing techniques, toiles, stripes and garden scenes. The quality and precision of the printing is outstanding — a direct reflection of the brand's century and a half of manufacturing expertise.
Coordinating collections — one of Sanderson's greatest strengths for interior designers is the coherence of their collections. Fabrics and wallpapers are designed to work together, making it straightforward to specify a complete coordinated scheme — wallpaper on one or more walls, complementary fabric for curtains and upholstery — all within a single Sanderson collection.
Heritage meets contemporary — while Sanderson's roots are firmly in the British countryside and the traditions of English decorative arts, the brand continually updates its palette and scale to ensure its designs feel relevant in today's interiors. Many of the most successful contemporary uses of Sanderson involve pairing a classic botanical pattern with clean-lined modern furniture and a restrained neutral palette — a combination that demonstrates the brand's extraordinary versatility.
Notable Recent Collections
Highgrove by Sanderson — unveiled at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2025, this extraordinary collection was developed in close collaboration with the Royal Household, drawing on archival materials from Highgrove Gardens — the beloved estate of His Majesty King Charles III. Each design honours the heritage of the gardens — the Stumpery, the Wildflower Meadow, the Kitchen Garden, the Ancient Apple Orchard — through detailed botanical illustrations and archival florals, reimagined with Sanderson's unmistakable hand. It is one of the most significant collections the brand has ever produced.
Sanderson x National Trust — a collaboration celebrating the National Trust's commitment to nature, beauty and history. Each design honours the heritage of iconic National Trust properties, with a portion of every sale going directly to the Trust. A collection that resonates deeply with clients who value both design and environmental stewardship.
Sanderson x Giles Deacon — an innovative collaboration with London-based couture designer and illustrator Giles Deacon, featuring bold reworkings of original Sanderson archive designs. Where the Highgrove and National Trust collections lean into heritage, the Giles Deacon collaboration brings a more graphic, fashion-forward energy — proving the breadth of Sanderson's creative range.
Country Woodland — a beloved collection celebrating the tranquility of the British woodland, featuring elegant and enduring wallpaper designs that bring a sense of calm to interiors. One of the brand's most consistently popular ranges with both residential clients and interior designers.
Why Interior Designers Specify Sanderson
Proven longevity — Sanderson designs do not date. A Sanderson botanical wallpaper specified today will look as beautiful in twenty years as it does now. This is a genuinely important consideration for clients investing in a quality interior.
Royal Warrant quality — the Royal Warrant is not a marketing designation. It represents a sustained, verifiable standard of quality tested over a century of royal patronage. For clients who care about provenance and quality assurance, it carries real meaning.
Complete coordination — fabrics and wallpapers designed to work together remove the guesswork from specification. For busy designers, the ability to create a coherent scheme within a single brand is a significant time saving.
British manufacturing — every Sanderson printed fabric and wallpaper is made in the United Kingdom. For clients who prioritise provenance and domestic manufacturing, this is a significant differentiator.
Broad price accessibility — while unmistakably a luxury brand, Sanderson's pricing is accessible relative to some ultra-luxury alternatives. This makes it particularly strong for residential clients who want genuine quality without the very highest price point.
Sanderson at Studio 198
At Studio 198 we stock a curated selection of Sanderson fabrics and wallpapers, available to residential clients, interior designers and trade professionals across the UK and worldwide.
Whether you are looking for a classic botanical wallpaper for a period property, a coordinating fabric for curtains and cushions, or something from Sanderson's more contemporary collaborations, our team is always happy to advise.
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