3D Wooden World Map Light
The palest map we make – natural wood grain under a clear coat, made to keep a bright room bright
Choosing your map size
Every map is supplied as separate wooden pieces that you arrange on the wall yourself, so the size below is the space the finished map will occupy – not a box or a frame. Measure your wall first, then leave around 20 cm of clear space on each side so the map has room to breathe.
3D wooden world maps
Layered maps: continents stand proud of the wall and cast a real shadow.
| Size | Dimensions | Weight | Wall space needed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 80 × 55 cm | 0.7 kg | ~120 × 95 cm | Desk wall, hallway, child's room |
| M | 100 × 70 cm | 1.3 kg | ~140 × 110 cm | Above a console or a desk |
| L | 150 × 105 cm | 2.9 kg | ~190 × 145 cm | Above a sofa or a double bed |
| XL | 200 × 140 cm | 4.5 kg | ~240 × 180 cm | Feature wall, office, showroom |
2D wooden world maps
Flat maps that sit close to the wall – a quieter, more minimal profile.
| Size | Dimensions | Weight | Wall space needed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 60 × 40 cm | 0.36 kg | ~100 × 80 cm | Small spaces, a first map, gifting |
| S | 80 × 55 cm | 0.9 kg | ~120 × 95 cm | Desk wall, narrow corridor |
| M | 100 × 70 cm | 1.3 kg | ~140 × 110 cm | Living room, home office |
| L | 150 × 100 cm | 2.3–2.6 kg | ~190 × 140 cm | Above a sofa, statement wall |
Note: the L size differs slightly between ranges – 2D is 150 × 100 cm, 3D is 150 × 105 cm.
Framed panels
Mounted on a solid backing panel, ready to hang. No assembly, single piece.
| Model | Size | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| World map, Multicolor | S | 90 × 60 cm | 4.0 kg |
| World map, Multicolor | M | 110 × 80 cm | 5.0 kg |
| World map, Graphite | M | 110 × 80 cm | 5.0 kg |
| France wine map | — | 65 × 65 cm | 3.5 kg |
| Italy wine map | — | 58 × 65 cm | 3.0 kg |
Framed panels arrive assembled and are noticeably heavier than the piece-by-piece maps, since they include the backing panel.
Three steps before you order
- Measure the free wall. Width and height of the clear area, ignoring furniture that reaches less than 20 cm up the wall.
- Subtract the breathing room. Take off roughly 20 cm from each side. What remains is the largest map that will look comfortable there.
- Check the shape. All our world maps are wider than they are tall, roughly 3:2. A tall narrow wall will suit a smaller size than its height suggests.
Still unsure? Mark the outline on your wall with masking tape before ordering – it takes two minutes and settles the question.
Frequently asked
Is the size the map itself or the packaging?
The map. Boxes are much smaller, since the map ships as separate pieces.
Between two sizes – which should I take?
The larger one. The most common regret we hear is a map that looks smaller on the wall than it did in the box.
What if my wall is textured or painted?
The supplied tape holds on most smooth and lightly textured surfaces. On heavily textured walls, rough plaster or fresh paint (under three weeks old), the bond is weaker – write to us before ordering and we'll advise.
How much does it weigh on the wall?
Between 0.36 kg and 4.5 kg depending on size, spread across many separate pieces, so no single point carries much load. Framed panels are heavier and hang as one piece.
Specifications
| Material | Wood, Plywood |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | M: 100 × 70 cm L: 150 × 105 cm XL: 200 × 140 cm |
| Thickness | 4 – 9 mm |
| Recommended age | 14+ |
| Made in | Ukraine |
What's in the box
Installation
Shipping
Every order ships from our fulfilment centre in France – never dropshipping. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours on working days; order before 10:30 and it leaves the same day. You’ll receive your tracking number by email at dispatch.
France: 2–4 working days – free home delivery from €40.
Rest of Europe: 2–10 working days, depending on destination.
Returns
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind – no reason needed. Write to us first at info@creatifwood.com, then send the product back unused, in its original packaging.
Return shipping is at your charge; we refund the full order amount within 14 days, to your original payment method.
Received a damaged or wrong item? Contact us within 14 days with photos – we’ll make it right.
About this product
The Light finish is the palest map we make. The plywood keeps its natural tone with only a clear protective coat, so the wood grain stays visible across every continent – the map reads as raw material rather than as a painted object.
It works where a darker map would sit too heavily: white and off-white walls, pale oak floors, Scandinavian and Japandi interiors, small rooms where a dark mass would close the space in. Against a dark wall it flips the effect entirely and behaves like a light drawing.
How the layers work
Each continent is cut and assembled from several plies rather than one flat sheet. The land sits proud of the wall, so the map casts its own shadow – sharp in the morning, soft and wide by evening. On a wall lit from one side the relief is visible from across the room.
Because the layers vary in height, the total depth changes between areas of the map. Mountain regions stand furthest from the wall.
What is actually engraved
Country names and borders are engraved individually, including internal divisions like US states and Canadian provinces. Antarctica is included. A set of wooden accessories comes with the map – a compass, two planes, a boat, an anchor and a whale – to place across the oceans wherever you like. The ocean names come as separate wooden lettering, so you decide where they sit.
Add push pins and the map turns into a record of where you have been – the reason many customers come back later for a second set of pins.
One honest limitation
This is a decorative object, not a cartographic instrument. At this scale some small countries and island groups are simplified or left out, and coastlines are smoothed. If you need geographic precision, a printed map will serve you better.
Living with it
Wood responds to its surroundings. Keep the map away from bathrooms, unventilated kitchens and radiators, and out of direct sunlight, which will lighten the surface unevenly over a few years. Dust it dry – no abrasives, no wet cloths.
Size in your room
Which size fits your wall?
Medium
100 × 70 cm
Large
150 × 105 cm
XL
200 × 140 cm
Same wall, different room
Drag the slider – the only thing that changed is the map. No drill, no repainting: it mounts with the double-sided tape that comes in the box
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After
Our craftsmanship
Made by our family, piece by piece
Every creatifwood map starts as a sheet of birch plywood in our family workshop. We cut, sand and finish each piece by hand, check every detail ourselves, and pack it ready to hang on your wall. No production lines, no shortcuts – just a small family that loves working with wood, and takes it personally that your map arrives perfect.
Meet the family behind your mapFrequently asked questions
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Will the map stick to a textured wall?
tape works on lightly textured walls; very rough surfaces need extra tape
How long does installation take?
A couple of hours with the included tape and stencils – no tools needed
Can I remove it and remount later?
Yes. Warm each piece with a hair dryer and peel it off gently – the wall stays clean. To remount, use fresh adhesive tape; the original tape won't hold a second time