In-mold decorative applique with textured surface

An automotive vehicle interior trim structure comprising:

• a plurality of abutting interior trim components each having a matched embossed pattern, wherein at least one interior trim component has a curvilinear finished surface with a relatively flat portion and a relatively curved portion, and wherein the at least one interior trim component includes:
• a decorative film subcomponent with an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein at least the outer surface is pigmented with a desired color of the finished surface, wherein prior to incorporation into the plastic molded component the decorative film subcomponent has a shape generally conforming to the curvilinear finished surface, and wherein prior to incorporation into the plastic molded component the outer surface is substantially smooth;
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• a structural backing member which is in-mold laminated with the decorative film subcomponent, wherein the structural backing member is formed by injection molding a backing material against the inner surface of the decorative film subcomponent in a mold having a film-receiving surface having a three-dimensional texture that receives the decorative film subcomponent and shapes the decorative film subcomponent with an embossed pattern having a substantially uniform, undistorted appearance on at least part of the relatively flat portion and at least part of the relatively curved portion.