Elitis

Wallcoverings Made in France Natural Fibers Sensory Surfaces

Elitis turns a wall into something you want to touch. The French wallcovering and fabric editor, founded in 1988 and based near Bordeaux, built its name on sensory materials — raffia and grasscloth, real leather, mica, embossed and hand-finished textures — produced as wallcoverings and fabrics for the most tactile interiors. Its range runs from warm plaster-effect and natural-fiber walls to bold color-block panels, serene panoramic scenes and sculptural relief surfaces, used by designers including Kelly Wearstler. Made in France to a craft standard, an Elitis wall reads as a finish with depth and hand, not a printed paper. Via della Seta sources Elitis for residential and hospitality projects across the United States — handling specification, freight, customs and delivery, and coordinating with your designer and installer under one contract.

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Why specify Elitis for an interior project

Elitis is the choice when a wall has to be felt, not just seen. Real raffia, grasscloth, leather, mica and plaster-effect surfaces give a room depth and warmth that a printed paper cannot, catching light and adding the tactile layer that makes a luxury interior feel finished rather than decorated. For a designer working in natural materials, Elitis is the wall that matches the linen, timber and stone elsewhere in the scheme.

It is also unusually broad for a single house. The same editor makes calm natural-fiber and plaster walls, bold graphic panels, soft panoramic scenes and sculptural relief surfaces, plus coordinating fabrics — so a project can run a consistent material sensibility from a quiet bedroom to a statement dining room. The work is referenced by leading interior designers, which is why Elitis appears in hospitality and residential projects worldwide.

Via della Seta sources Elitis. We work from the spec — collections, colorways, roll or panel counts and any matching fabrics — manage freight and US customs clearance, and consolidate the Elitis order with the rest of the specification (other finishes, furniture, lighting) under one contract and one timeline.

Best Elitis collections by use case

Natural fibers

Raffia, grasscloth, silk

Real woven raffia, grasscloth, jute and silk wallcoverings — the tactile, light-catching natural-fiber walls at the heart of the Elitis identity.

Leather & metallic

Hide, mica, foils

Real-leather, hide-effect, mica and metallic wallcoverings that add a rich, reflective depth to feature walls and joinery.

Panoramic & scenes

Murals, panels

Large-scale panoramic scenes and graphic panels — soft horizons and bold color blocks for a single statement wall.

Texture & relief

Plaster effects, relief

Warm plaster-effect and sculptural relief surfaces that give a wall a hand-finished, three-dimensional quality.

Collections

Origine

A natural-fiber wallcovering shown here in a dining room — a warm, finely woven grasscloth-style wall behind pale wood chairs and a round table. The tactile, light-catching surface that defines the Elitis look, in a soft neutral that reads as texture rather than pattern.

Pamir

A graphic statement wall — a panel of bold rectangular color blocks in red, orange, grey and cream, set into a warm wood-lined dining room with a travertine bench. Elitis at its most architectural, where the wallcovering becomes the room's piece of art.

Poésie d'un Instant

A serene panoramic scene — a soft blue ombré horizon, like sea meeting sky, wrapping a bedroom behind a low linen bed and a woven lounge chair. The calm, atmospheric end of the Elitis range, where a wall sets a whole mood.

Jardin d'Aloès

A sculptural relief wall in soft white — an organic, swirling carved pattern that catches light and shadow across a dining room with pendant lamps and a red lacquer console. Texture and relief used as a quiet, all-over decorative surface.

Specification & project planning

Lead time

Many references in stock; allow 4–8 weeks for special colorways, panoramic panels and large project quantities, confirmed at quotation

Application

Wallcoverings are supplied by the roll or as numbered panoramic panels and hung by a specialist paperhanger. Natural-fiber and panel widths vary by collection; we confirm roll counts and matching against measured walls.

Pricing tier

Luxury wallcovering — priced per roll, panel or square meter by collection and material, with natural-fiber and leather lines at the top of the range.

Trade pricing

Available to verified designers, architects and hospitality buyers. Send your wall measurements, collections and colorways for a project-specific quote.

Elitis vs Arte, Cole & Son, Orac Decor

	Elitis	Arte	Cole & Son	Orac Decor
Origin	France (Bordeaux, 1988)	Belgium (1981)	England (London, 1875)	Belgium (1968)
Specialty	Sensory wallcoverings & fabric	Innovative wallcoverings	Heritage & archive wallpaper	Decorative mouldings
Signature	Raffia, leather, plaster effects	Grasscloth, Les Cuirs, panoramics	Hummingbirds, Palm Jungle, Fornasetti	Cornices, ceiling roses, 3D panels
Material	Natural fiber, leather, mica	Grasscloth, vinyl, leather, paper	Paper, hand-blocked & screen prints	Lightweight high-density polymer
Best for	Tactile, layered interiors	Textured statement walls	Signature feature walls	Architectural detailing & trim

Care & maintenance

Natural fibers

Raffia, grasscloth and silk walls are dusted gently with a soft brush or vacuumed on low suction; they should not be washed, as water marks natural fibers. Keep them out of strong direct sun, which can shift the color of natural materials over time.

Leather, mica & relief

Wipe leather, mica and relief surfaces only as the specific material allows — usually a soft dry or barely damp cloth — and avoid solvents. We supply the collection's care guidance with each order.

Panels & general

Panoramic panels and textured walls are best installed and cleaned by professionals. Address spills promptly and avoid abrasive cleaners; for hospitality use, ask us about the more wipeable and contract-rated references.

What is Elitis?

Elitis is a French wallcovering and fabric editor, founded in 1988 and based near Bordeaux, known for sensory, tactile materials — real raffia and grasscloth, leather, mica, plaster effects and relief textures — alongside panoramic scenes and coordinating fabrics. Made in France, its walls are designed to add depth and hand to luxury interiors rather than simply pattern.

Can I buy Elitis in the United States through Via della Seta?

Yes. Via della Seta sources Elitis for residential and hospitality projects across the United States — including luxury residences in California, Florida, New York and Texas, and hospitality interiors nationwide. We handle specification, the order, freight, US customs clearance and delivery, and coordinate with your designer and paperhanger.

What makes Elitis different from a printed wallpaper?

Material and hand. Where most wallpaper is printed paper, much of the Elitis range is made from real natural fibers, leather, mica and plaster-like textures, so the wall has genuine depth, sheen and tactility. Even its scenic and graphic panels are produced to a craft standard. The result is a finish that reads as a material surface, not a flat print.

Does Elitis make fabrics as well as wallcoverings?

Yes. Elitis is an editor of both wallcoverings and fabrics, often in coordinating materials and palettes, which lets a project carry a single tactile sensibility from the walls to upholstery and drapery. We can specify and supply the matching fabrics alongside the wallcoverings for a project.

How are Elitis wallcoverings installed and maintained?

They are supplied by the roll or as numbered panoramic panels and hung by a specialist paperhanger, since natural-fiber and panel materials need careful handling and matching. Maintenance is gentle — dusting or low-suction vacuuming for natural fibers, a soft cloth for leather and relief surfaces — and we provide each collection's specific care guidance.

Is Elitis suitable for hospitality projects?

Yes, with the right reference. Elitis is widely used in hotels, restaurants and bars, and offers more durable, wipeable and contract-rated wallcoverings alongside its delicate natural-fiber lines. We help select references that meet a project's wear, cleaning and fire requirements while keeping the intended look.

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