Enigma Wallpaper - Paean Black - 5509

Enigma Wallpaper - Paean Black - 5509

Product Information

Roll width: 20.9"
Roll length: 11 yards
Pattern repeat: 22.1"
Design match: Straight

Color: Paean Black
Product code: 5509
Manufacturer: Farrow & Ball
Product type: Geometric

Design Details

Enigma features interlocking rectangles in deep Paean Black, creating a structured geometric pattern with quiet visual depth.

About the Pattern

The Enigma design draws its inspiration from the encoding machine famously deciphered by Alan Turing during the Second World War.

Product Description

Enigma takes its name and its structure from the encoding machine that Alan Turing famously helped to crack during the Second World War. Farrow & Ball translated that mechanical logic into a wallpaper of interlocking rectangles — a geometric pattern that rewards attention without demanding it, with a quiet visual complexity that deepens the longer you look.

In Paean Black, the pattern is dramatic and enveloping. This deep, complex black suits dining rooms, studies, and statement hallways particularly well, and works naturally in American interiors with a maximalist, modernist, or moody aesthetic. It pairs well with warm brass, pale stone, and deep jewel tones. The 20.9" roll width and 11-yard length suit standard US room dimensions, with a 22.1" straight repeat to factor into your order calculation.

Available now with shipping to the US — contact us for current lead times and delivery guidance before placing your order.

Installation

Professional installation recommended for best results. Paste the paper.