Luigi Colani wallpaper

Wallpaper by Luigi Colani and Marburg

Luigi Colani was one of the most famous German industrial designers in the world. He passed away on September 16, 2019 in Karlsruhe, Germany. Together with the well-known manufacturer Marburg Wallcoverings, he designed and launched numerous collections of wallpapers, such as Visions, Evolution and Legend, which are still popular today. The designs are a must-have for anyone looking for special wallcoverings. In addition, wallpaper by Luigi Colani convinces with excellent quality. It is washable, lightfast and can be applied quickly and easily.

The characteristic style of Luigi Colani wallpaper

The first wallpaper collection of 2007 was characterized by a design language with flowing, organic and lively forms. This style is typical for Luigi Colani and is the common thread throughout his work. The designer loved streamlined forms and mastered them like no other. Again and again, he managed to make these particular lines seemingly move. Therefore, the graphic patterns of this wallpaper create a three-dimensional dynamic on the walls and become an impressive eye-catcher.

Shape and color draw attention in a harmonious way

Luigi Colani wallpaper displays flowing lines, stripes, waves and circles. These gently curved shapes remind us of leaves, tree bark, clouds or water and come to life on the wall. As a result, they create harmonious, visual stimuli and are a pleasure for the eyes. Matching, plain textured wallpapers complete Luigi Colani's work and create a unique wall design.

Matte or metallic gloss surfaces and a pleasant, warm look create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The colors of the wallpaper made by Luigi Colani and Marburg are understated, subtle and bright. The minimalist color scheme is loosened by gold and silver effects. Shimmering gray, silky steel blue, matte gold or warm copper green are featured.

Wallpaper by Luigi Colani plays with light and shadow, with optics and haptics, with nature and technology (bionics). The designer has always had a passion for dynamic forms and biomorphism. Both influences are reflected in the collections and make the wall coverings designer pieces. Precious pearls as adornment are an elegant accent.

About Luigi Colani

Luigi Colani has received many awards for his designs. He is considered a pioneer and co-founder of bionics. The central idea: systematic learning from nature and its variety of forms. The German designer became famous for his ideas on aerodynamic cars and planes, but also for his innovative designs of utilitarian objects, such as ergonomic computer mice and keyboards. Of course, wallpaper also contributed to his success and popularity.

Luigi Colani's talent and vocation were visions and their practical implementation. His trademark was white clothing. By the way, there are more practical than fashionable reasons for this: While working, he constantly came into contact with plaster. To still always look neat, he decided to wear white.

As cosmopolitan artist and active professor, he lived and worked in Karlsruhe, Milan and Shanghai until his death. The wallpaper is a legacy that will remind us of Luigi Colani for many years to come.