A Timeless Masterpiece of Cartographic Elegance
Award-Winning Design | Available in Paper, Laminated, or Canvas with Optional Timber Rails
Scale: 1:20,000,000 | Size: 2000 mm (W) x 1150 mm (H)
Crafted in Australia

🌍 Overview

Few things combine aesthetic charm and educational value like a well-made world map. This Antique Style World Wall Map does just that—on an impressive scale. Measuring two metres wide, this wall map is a stunning visual centrepiece that blends classic cartographic design with modern geographic accuracy, ideal for home studies, offices, schools, or anywhere that calls for a statement piece.

Featuring soft, muted colours, subtle hill shading, and classical serif typography, the map evokes the refined sensibilities of 19th-century atlas design. Yet it's far from outdated: the geography is fully updated, the visual balance is impeccable, and the content includes fascinating educational insights—from the path of the sun to the extremes of the polar regions.

🏆 Recognised for Excellence

This map is more than decorative—it's award-winning.

• Voted Best Printed Map by the British Cartographic Society (BCS)

• Winner of the prestigious BCS Cup for Best Overall Map

• Honoured for its design clarity, aesthetic balance, and cartographic detail

Whether you're a map enthusiast, educator, or simply a lover of timeless design, this piece offers both substance and style in abundance.

✨ Key Cartographic Features

• Antique-Style Colour Palette
  Soft creams, muted greens, and subtle blues create a sophisticated vintage aesthetic that complements both modern and traditional interiors.

• Hill Shading and Terrain Relief
  Subtle gradients provide topographic context, giving the map an added layer of realism and depth.

• Insets of the Polar Regions
  Includes focused views of both the Arctic and Antarctic, which are often omitted from standard projections.

• Enlargement of Central Europe
  Central Europe is shown in greater detail to accommodate dense geographical data in a highly populated region.

• Analemma Diagram
  A unique feature showing the position of the sun throughout the year—ideal for those interested in astronomy, timekeeping, and Earth's solar geometry.

• Explanatory Notes
  Insightful annotations explain the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, and the principles behind solar time versus standard time.

📐 Product Specifications

🖨️ Finish Options

Choose from three premium-quality finishes to suit your space and purpose:

🧾 160 gsm Matte-Coated Paper

• High-quality matte finish ideal for framing under glass

• Lightweight yet durable

• Crisp image reproduction for a clean and elegant look

🛡️ Encapsulated Gloss Laminate

• Sealed in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate

• Durable, water-resistant, and tear-resistant

• Wipe-clean surface – ideal for offices, classrooms, or interactive use

• Great for frequent handling or marking with dry-erase pens

🖼️ 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas

• Printed using pigment-based archival inks for exceptional colour depth

• Fade-resistant, tactile, and gallery-worthy

• Provides a warm, museum-grade finish perfect for home or corporate spaces

• Ideal for hanging with timber rails or traditional mounting

Optional Timber Hanging Rails – Laminated & Canvas Only

Upgrade your map into a ready-to-hang showpiece:

• Natural timber hang rails attached to top and bottom

• Coated in a clear satin lacquer for protection and elegance

• Top rail includes a hanging cord—simple to hang on a single hook or nail

• Assembled by our professional framer with attention to detail

• Please allow up to 10 business days for hang rail preparation

✅ Benefits at a Glance

Perfect For:

• Home libraries, dens, and reading rooms

• Corporate offices, boardrooms, and reception areas

• Educational spaces and geography classrooms

• Map collectors, designers, and historians

• Gifts for travel lovers, academics, or those hard to shop for

Timeless, Educational, and Beautiful

The Antique Style World Wall Map is more than decoration—it's a piece of geographic storytelling. With its blend of historical aesthetics and modern cartographic accuracy, it brings a sense of wonder and discovery to any space.

Whether you're using it to teach, plan, explore, or simply admire, this map is a remarkable way to connect with the world—and with history.

Add to your cart today and enjoy a map that is as enduring as it is elegant.