Description
This round metal wall art takes the form of a classic compass rose, with eight pointed arms radiating from the centre and framed by a double ring. The four cardinal letters, N, E, S and W, sit just beyond the outer ring at top, right, bottom and left, so it reads like the compass on an old sea chart. Many of the points are split into a solid half and an open half. It is an open silhouette, so your wall shows through the spaces between the points and rings. The finish is a clean, deep black, and the piece measures 40cm across, 40cm high and just 1cm deep.
At 40cm across, it has enough presence to anchor a bare stretch of wall, which makes it a natural fit for a hallway, a landing or the space above a console table. It suits a study or home office too, where the compass gives a quiet nod to maps, travel and finding your way. In a living room it works well among framed prints in a gallery arrangement, and the black outline holds its own against white, grey, navy or warm wood walls. If your home leans towards coastal or nautical style, the compass rose fits straight in, bringing that seaside feeling to a room without relying on shells or rope.
The piece is made of metal, and at just 1cm deep it sits slim and close to the wall rather than jutting out into the room. The black colour runs across the whole design, so the letters read as crisply as the star itself. Care is simple: dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and if it needs more, wipe it with a lightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. Hang it at eye level where the open pattern can throw soft shadows when the light falls across it.
Specification
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Black |
| Height |
40cm |
| Width |
40cm |
| Depth |
1cm |
| Weight |
0.338kg |
| Design |
Compass |
Frequently Asked
How big is the compass rose wall art?
It measures 40cm across and 40cm high, and it is just 1cm deep, so it sits slim and close against the wall.
What is the compass wall art made of?
It is made of metal in a deep black colour, with the whole compass rose and its lettering in that single colour.
Which letters are on the compass?
The four cardinal letters N, E, S and W sit just outside the outer ring, at the top, right, bottom and left of the design.
Which rooms does it suit best?
At 40cm across, it works well in a hallway, on a landing, above a console table, in a study or as part of a living room gallery wall.
How do I keep the metal wall art clean?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth now and then. For marks, wipe it gently with a lightly damp cloth and dry it straight away.
Will it work alongside framed prints?
Yes, its round shape and black open outline sit nicely among framed prints and maps, adding a nautical touch to a gallery arrangement.