Wallpaper - Orbis Terrae 1637

Our Orbis Terrae 1637 wallpaper captures the intricate visual character of seventeenth-century historical cartography across two detailed circular hemispheres. Drawn with careful coastlines and labeled regions, the left side displays the Americas while the right presents Europe, Asia, and Africa, surrounded by a detailed compass rose and flourishes along the base. Rich red and yellow ornamental borders frame the composition against an oyster, parchment-like background with warm, earthy tones. We make all of our wall murals to measure based on your specific wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure.

In the room

Because of the dual-hemisphere composition, we like to see this design given a wide, uninterrupted wall where both globes can be viewed in full. It works exceptionally well in a home study or library, where the fine cartographic line work and historical detailing invite closer viewing. In a study, placing this mural wallpaper behind a main desk or a reading seating area anchors the room without cluttering it. If your room has higher ceilings, the centered visual weight of the ornamental borders gives the entire wall a grounded, balanced feel.

Styling it

To complement the heritage feel of the map, we recommend pairing it with classic furnishings and considered decorative accents that share its historical warmth.

• Choose darker wood finishes such as aged walnut, mahogany, or deep oak for desks, bookshelves, and trim to echo the rich framing of the cartography.
• Look to aged brass or antique bronze hardware and desk lamps, which pick up the warm yellow and ochre detailing throughout the border.
• Balance the detailed linework on the wall with substantial, simple upholstery like saddle leather, deep brown, or muted woven textiles that do not compete with the map's complexity.

Color combinations

The wallpaper is built on a warm oyster base with earthy yellow tones, accented by rich red and ochre in the framing patterns. When selecting surrounding wall paint, warm neutral tones like muted linen, soft parchment, or antique cream keep the space cohesive. For millwork, baseboards, or built-in shelving, deeper tones drawn from the artwork, such as warm burgundy, deep terracotta, or dark umber, create a sophisticated framing effect around the mural.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your supplied wall dimensions. Producing each order individually can help reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed rolls. All of our wall murals are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical surface structure, designed to be straightforward and easy to hang.