Next level illuminated map

Are you in search of a world wall map that truly stands out, with cost being of secondary concern? Then this exquisite piece of wall decoration might pique your interest. While we previously delved into the stone map crafted from authentic Grigio Orobico marble, today's spotlight is on a similar model with an additional feature: the illuminated stone world map, a marble world map with stunning backlighting.

Diffused lighting through tempered glass

As detailed in one of our earlier posts, the stone world map is carefully cut using water-jet technology and reinforced with tempered glass on its rear surface. This glass not only fortifies the map and safeguards the delicate marble from damage but also serves another purpose. It allows light to pass through.

By affixing LED lights behind the overlapping panel and positioning the marble map with the glass backing over them, a breathtaking diffused backlight is achieved. A glimpse of the short clip below will likely conjure images of the striking spectacle that an illuminated stone world map could bring to your wall.

Illuminated marble world map

Shipping and installing

Undoubtedly, this impressive world map with backlighting commands a slightly higher price compared to its non-illuminated marble counterpart. However, the increase in price is not as significant as the impact of shipping has on the price. Due to the inclusion of an oversized panel housing the concealed backlighting, the shipping package dimensions are contingent upon the size of this panel. Consequently, larger package dimensions incur higher shipping costs, often necessitating transportation via pallets or wooden crates, which substantially affects the overall price.

On a positive note, the map's integration onto a single panel housing the backlighting means it can be installed as a unified piece, sparing the need for individual installation of continents and islands. Nevertheless, the total weight of this illuminated marble world map exceeds the feasibility of self-installation due to its substantial heft. While the installation process is straightforward, it is undoubtedly a two-person job owing to the weight involved.

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Illuminated slate stone map

Only a handful of companies possess the expertise to craft exquisite maps like to the one showcased today. Our StoneCut world map, meticulously crafted from the finest slate stone, captures the magnificence of our planet in stunning detail. However, the location where the map is installed plays a just as big role in its overall impact.

Light that accentuates

The world map featured in the featured photo has a base layer of authentic wood, overlaid with a thin sheet of slate stone applied with heat and pressure. Following hours of warm pressing, the foundational material for this masterpiece is formed. After, a large slab of slate stone undergoes laser shaping and engraving with country borders using a CO2 laser. The thickness of this specific world map varies between 10 to 15 mm (0.39''- 0.59''). This is the result of the layered slate stone added to the wooden base. Compared to other maps available, this wall decoration possesses remarkable thickness, accentuating its 3D effect, further heightened by the varied depths of its surface.

A slate stone world map highlighted by two spotlights — **Slate stone world map highlighted by spotlights**

The owner of this StoneCut world map strategically mounted it on a wall, positioning two spotlights to cast direct beams onto the map. These focused lights enhance the map's three-dimensional appearance, leaving a captivating drop shadow on the wall. This creates the illusion of even greater depth.

Highlighting the colours

While the colours of our stone world map are from the same colour palette, upon closer inspection, they reveal a array of shades. This visual diversity is accentuated by the interplay of light from the spotlights, revealing the distinctive colours inherent to each layer of slate stone. And it are these layers with their own colours that extra emphasise the depth on the surface. It is almost as if the surface is covered by real mountains on scale. Simply beautiful.

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