Living Room Framed Wall Art Vintage Sundial & Antique Globe Black & White Prints | Set of 2

Hang this set of two art prints in your living room and you will instantly feel that quiet, well-travelled confidence that old money decor does so well. One print shows a close-up of an ornate antique sundial — you can make out the engraved French script, the fine graduated arcs, and the elegant decorative flourishes etched into its face — all rendered in rich black-and-white tones that feel genuinely timeless. The companion print depicts a beautifully detailed antique world globe sitting on a turned wooden base, its surface covered in fine cartographic linework, latitude and longitude grid lines, and landmass markings that speak to an age of real exploration. Together they make the kind of living room framed wall art that looks like it has always belonged in a serious, thoughtful home.

I love how understated these are. There is nothing shouty or trendy about them — just two quietly confident images in pure black and white that will suit a dark academic study, a gentleman's library corner, a traditional sitting room, or even a contemporary space that needs a bit of depth and heritage. If you are building an old money aesthetic or a classic, masculine feel, this diptych does a lot of the heavy lifting for you.

What's Included with Living Room Framed Wall Art Vintage Sundial & Antique Globe Black & White Prints | Set of 2

• A set of 2 art wall art prints featuring a close-up antique sundial with engraved script and decorative detailing, and a vintage world globe on a wooden pedestal base — both in striking black and white
• Printed in the UK using fade-resistant pigment inks for long-lasting, gallery-quality results
• Suitable for indoor display only
• Framed and canvas-wrapped options arrive ready to hang straight out of the box — no need to hunt for a frame that fits or buy anything extra; the unframed option is the print only
• Choose between unframed and framed options in multiple sizes and in Luster or Museum quality; also available in wrapped canvas size options

How to Style living room framed wall art with a Vintage Nautical Theme

My favourite way to hang this pair is side by side at eye level, with a small even gap between them — around 5 to 8 cm works nicely. Because both prints share the same black-and-white palette, they sit together naturally without any fussing. I would place them above a console table, a leather sofa, or a wide bookcase for maximum impact. They look especially good against deep charcoal, forest green, navy, or off-white walls — anything that lets the monochrome tones breathe. If you are going for a full dark academia or old money look, pair them with warm wood furniture, brass-toned accessories, and leather-bound books on nearby shelves.

They work just as well in a home office or executive study as they do in a living room. Keep the surrounding wall relatively clear so the detail in each print — the engraved lettering on the sundial face, the fine cartographic lines on the globe — really gets the attention it deserves. For more vintage and dark academia print ideas, browse our full vintage wall art collection for pieces that complement this set beautifully.

Choosing the Right Size and Finish for Your Space

The detail in both of these prints rewards a larger size, so if you have the wall space I would lean towards medium or large — that way the engraved script on the sundial and the cartographic linework on the globe really come through clearly rather than getting lost. On a narrower wall or above a console, a smaller size still looks polished and intentional.

For finish, Museum quality paper gives you exceptional depth and sharpness — brilliant if you want to really honour the fine detail in the artwork. Luster paper has a lovely subtle sheen and is a great all-rounder at a slightly friendlier price point. If you prefer the look of a gallery-wrapped canvas with no frame needed, the wrapped canvas option gives a clean, contemporary feel that still suits the vintage subject matter beautifully.

Scroll down to see how each size looks in a living room before you decide — there is a size-guide image below showing every size in a real room setting so you can get a proper feel for the scale.