de Gournay
About
De Gournay is a British luxury wallpaper and furnishings company founded in 1986 by Claud Cecil Gurney. The company specializes in hand-painted wallpapers, textiles, and porcelain, with a particular emphasis on chinoiserie designs inspired by the decorative arts traditions of 18th-century Europe and China. The company is headquartered in London, with its principal design studio and showroom located on the King's Road in Chelsea.
De Gournay's wallpapers are produced by teams of artists working in studios in China, where artisans hand-paint each panel on silk, paper, or gilded grounds. A single room installation may require hundreds of hours of hand-painting. The company's designs range from historical chinoiserie scenes featuring birds, flowers, and landscapes to more contemporary interpretations developed in collaboration with designers and artists. Notable collections include the Jardinieres & Citrus Trees design, the Portobello collection, and custom scenic panoramas.
Beyond wallpaper, de Gournay produces hand-painted textiles, including silk and linen fabrics used for upholstery and drapery, as well as hand-painted porcelain dinnerware and decorative objects. The company offers a bespoke service in which clients can commission custom colorways, scales, and design modifications for any product in the collection.
De Gournay maintains showrooms in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other select cities. The brand has been featured in projects by leading interior designers and has appeared in notable residential and hospitality installations worldwide. Pricing reflects the labor-intensive nature of hand-painted production, with a single room of wallpaper typically costing several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. The company remains privately held by the Gurney family.
De Gournay's wallpapers are produced by teams of artists working in studios in China, where artisans hand-paint each panel on silk, paper, or gilded grounds. A single room installation may require hundreds of hours of hand-painting. The company's designs range from historical chinoiserie scenes featuring birds, flowers, and landscapes to more contemporary interpretations developed in collaboration with designers and artists. Notable collections include the Jardinieres & Citrus Trees design, the Portobello collection, and custom scenic panoramas.
Beyond wallpaper, de Gournay produces hand-painted textiles, including silk and linen fabrics used for upholstery and drapery, as well as hand-painted porcelain dinnerware and decorative objects. The company offers a bespoke service in which clients can commission custom colorways, scales, and design modifications for any product in the collection.
De Gournay maintains showrooms in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other select cities. The brand has been featured in projects by leading interior designers and has appeared in notable residential and hospitality installations worldwide. Pricing reflects the labor-intensive nature of hand-painted production, with a single room of wallpaper typically costing several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. The company remains privately held by the Gurney family.
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De Gournay is a British luxury wallpaper and furnishings company founded in 1986, specializing in hand-painted chinoiserie wallpapers produced by artisans in China. Each panel is painted on silk, paper, or gilded grounds, with a single room installation requiring hundreds of hours. The company also produces hand-painted textiles and porcelain, with showrooms in London, Paris, New York, and other cities.
Brand Details
Brand Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Price Range
$1,000 - $100,000+
Founded
1986
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Parent Company
Independent (Gurney family)
