B.J. Talbert

Bruce James Talbert (1838-1881) is considered to have been one of the most influential figures of the British Aesthetic Movement. By the late 1860s he was producing an imaginative variety of designs not only for furniture, but also textiles, metalwork, stained glass, and (of course) wallpaper for some of Britain’s finest manufacturers. Our sample kits include all samples for the B.J. Talbert room set for easy one-click shopping.

Experience timeless elegance with the B.J. Talbert Sample Kit, featuring a floral wallpaper pattern adorned with large white clematis and chrysanthemum flowers, green leaves, and stylized stems set against a blue and green background highlighted by gold accents. Inspired by Victorian wallpaper, this design is perfect for lovers of old houses and historic preservation.

The B.J. Talbert Sample Kit features an intricate Art Nouveau-style pattern of oranges, flowers, and butterflies set against a green and gold grid background with ornate borders—ideal for set design or bringing vintage charm to your period home. The authentic Bradbury & Bradbury label appears at the bottom for a signature finishing touch.

Discover the B.J. Talbert Sample Kit, offering a seamless wallpaper pattern with overlapping green leaves on a muted blue background accented by small circular motifs—an elegant design inspired by Victorian wallpaper, perfect for adding timeless old house charm to your space.

Featuring a repeating pattern of green leaves and beige floral tiles bordered by geometric accents on a muted green background, the B.J. Talbert Sample Kit evokes the timeless charm of Victorian wallpaper—ideal for those passionate about old house love or undertaking a Victorian restoration.

The B.J. Talbert Sample Kit offers a decorative ceiling border adorned with stylized flowers and leaves in muted green, blue, and beige, featuring elegant geometric and floral patterns—perfect for set design or infusing any old house love project with Victorian restoration charm.

The B.J. Talbert Sample Kit features a geometric wallpaper pattern in tan, beige, and aqua, showcasing stylized floral and sun motifs in a symmetrical, repeating Art Deco design—ideal for period home restoration or set design with an emphasis on historic preservation.

Featuring a repeating geometric floral pattern in green and gold tones, bordered by vertical stripes on the left side, the B.J. Talbert Sample Kit by Bradbury & Bradbury offers an elegant Victorian wallpaper design ideal for historic preservation projects and adds timeless charm to any period home.

B.J. Talbert Sample Kit

Set includes 7 samples:
Clematis & Chrysanthemum Frieze/Border
Espalier Frieze
Arbor Fill
Wreath Dado
Flora Ceiling Border
Flora Ceiling
Flora Enrichment

$35.00

Wallpaper samples are 12″ x 16″ (30 cm x 42 cm)
Frieze samples are 8″ x 20″ (21 cm x 50 cm)

Bruce James Talbert is considered to have been one of the most influential figures of the British Aesthetic Movement. By the late 1860s he was producing an imaginative variety of designs not only for furniture, but also textiles, metalwork, stained glass, and (of course) wallpaper for some of Britain’s finest manufacturers. This sample kit include all seven wallpaper samples from the B.J. Talbert room set for easy one-click shopping.

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