Antique World Map
Early cartographers got the artistry right long before they got the coastlines right. This antique-look world wall map from Kappa Map Group keeps the artistry and fixes the geography, printing modern cartography in a palette of soft, faded washes on a surface that simulates aged parchment.
The layout is centered on Europe, an intentional nod to the traditional cartographic convention. Ocean basins are rendered with depth and populated by vintage engravings of sailing ships and sea creatures, and a stylized compass rose anchors the cardinal directions. Current political boundaries are drawn lightly enough that the piece reads as artwork first and reference second.
Available in the following formats:
- Paper
- Lamination
- Mounting to foam core
- Black or walnut rails
- Framing in black or walnut molding
- Spring roller with backboard
Interior designers use it to warm a study or law office lobby, and it makes a solid gift for a well-traveled reader or history enthusiast.



