World Map Copper–Black Backsplash

World Map Copper–Black Backsplash — Hand-Hammered Cartographic Wall Art

Every continent in raised relief, finished in deep black against a warm copper background. The landmasses emerge from the surface in sharp, architectural contrast — the kind of map that reads from across the room and rewards close inspection. Not a print. Not a poster. A world map in copper and black, physically built into the surface of the panel, permanent and dimensional.

Hand-hammered from flat copper sheet in our family workshop using traditional chasing and repoussé techniques passed through generations. The Copper–Black Details finish is a two-tone process: the copper background is left in its natural warm tone, while the raised continents are finished in a deep matte black — bold, graphic, and striking in both traditional and contemporary spaces. Available in all 15 finishes — though Copper–Black Details is the finish most people choose for this design when they want maximum contrast. Over 10,000 pieces made and installed.

Where It Lives

This panel is not room-specific. It belongs wherever the world should be on the wall — and wherever bold contrast works.

• The study or home office — behind the desk, above the bookshelf, the wall that says something about how the person in this room thinks
• The dining room — above the sideboard or centered on the main wall — the conversation piece that starts every dinner
• The living room — above the fireplace or sofa, the anchor of the room
• The kitchen — heat and splash resistant, fully functional as a backsplash behind the stove or sink
• The bar or wine room — the world, on the wall, next to the bottles
• The entryway — the first thing seen when walking in; the declaration that this home has a point of view

Make It Yours

• Mark your places — specific cities, countries, or regions highlighted differently — the places you’ve lived, traveled, or plan to go
• Add coordinates or a compass rose — the coordinates of a meaningful location worked into the composition
• Focus on a region — a single continent, a specific ocean, a hemisphere — if the full world map is too broad, we can render the part that matters most
• Change the finish — the same map in Silver–Copper Details, Natural Copper, Antique Gold, Black Copper, or any of the 15 finishes

Note your request at checkout or reach out before ordering — we’ll send a digital preview before production begins.

What Can You Order?

① This panel — select your size and finish above
Any size, any finish. Add your personalization or any notes at checkout. Don’t see your size? Send us your measurements — we’ll add it as a new option and notify you when it’s ready.

② The full wall installation
The world map spanning the full width of a wall — a dining room feature wall, a study accent wall, a kitchen backsplash from counter to cabinet. For panels wider than 77", the map is produced in sections that align seamlessly at natural geographic breaks. Send straight-on photos of your wall and we’ll design the full layout.

③ A room built around the map
The world map on the main wall. A compass rose on the adjacent wall. A specific continent or ocean detail above the bar. One finish, one design language, every panel saying something about the person who lives here. Most customers are surprised by how much a second panel changes the whole room.

④ A completely custom cartographic piece
A specific country rendered in full detail. A nautical chart of a coastline you know by heart. A city map of the place where something important happened. The world as you know it, in copper, on your wall. Tell us what belongs here.

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Material & Specs

• Real copper sheet, hand-hammered, mounted on a solid backing panel
• Copper–Black Details finish: natural copper background · black-finished raised continents
• About ¼" thick — sits flush and close to the wall
• Weight: approx. 6 lbs at 24×18" · 15 lbs at 36×30" · 25 lbs at 48×36"
• Lighter than tile, rigid, no flex or warping
• Sealed with clear lacquer — wipe clean with a damp cloth
• Heat-resistant — safe directly behind stoves and cooktops
• Production approx. 2 weeks · Shipping approx. 1 week · At your door within 3 weeks. Free shipping across the US.

Installation

• Screw Mount — pre-drilled holes with decorative screw caps included.
• Adhesive Mount — applied directly to the wall with strong construction adhesive. No drilling.
• Hang — hanging wire on the back, like a picture frame.

Full installation guidance included with every order.

Select your size above — or tell us where in the world you want to start and we’ll design from there. Live chat is open.