Erstwhile

Erstwhile is a publisher of exclusively licensed reproductions of mid-century wall maps and rare botanical and zoological wall charts. We have a strong affinity for preserving the beauty of imperfection and decay that comes with age and use. Our artworks are lovingly restored or reproduced in their found condition to preserve their vintage character.

WE'RE PASSIONATE about foraging TREASURES, ART & DESIGN FROM the PAST.
On one of our countless trips through vintage shops and antique stores we discovered our love of old wall charts. Realizing a decline in the availability of well preserved, high quality wall charts for a reasonable price, we set out on the quest of filling this void by republishing our favorite unique pieces.

We constantly rummage through libraries, archives and antique stores across the globe to track down those lost forgotten gems. Our true passion is about preserving the beauty of imperfection and decay that comes with time and use. Sometimes in the state we f…