Districts of the Metropolis Framed Prints - Set of 6

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Jonathan Charles Districts of the Metropolis Framed Prints - Set of 6

This six-part map series reflects Jonathan Charles’ fascination with history, craftsmanship and the layered narratives of great cities. Drawn from John Arrowsmith’s The Registration Districts of the Metropolis (1843), the works capture London at a pivotal moment of 19th-century growth and reform.

Displayed together, the six prints form a wall-scale composition, transforming cartography into architectural presence. Originally published in The London Atlas of Universal Geography (1858), the map reveals a city being measured, ordered and understood amid rapid expansion. Distressed surfaces and aged textures introduce a pronounced patina, evoking the physical life of archival documents and the passage of time.

Printed on Awagami handmade Japanese paper from the Fujimori family mill in Tokushima, the prints carry the depth and tactility of a centuries-old papermaking tradition, lending an archival presence that mirrors the gravitas of the source material.

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Eliminating unnecessary detailing doesn’t mean eliminating the perfect details. That’s what sets Jonathan Charles’ modern accents apart from others. Luxurious materials in the hands of craftsmen who have a discerning eye for line, curve, geometry and proportion are transformed into splendid signature pieces that uplift the environment in which they are placed. As opposed to much of the contemporary movement, modern style incorporates practical functionality and ease of use, especially welcome elements in today’s homes.

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At Jonathan Charles, it’s all in the detail. Renowned for exquisite quality and specialist artistry, Jonathan Charles excel in designing fine furniture and high-quality antique reproductions inspired by the classics of the past. Jonathan Charles Furniture is made entirely by hand using age-old techniques employed by specially trained artisans. It’s this craft and attention to detail that breathes character and long-lasting quality into every furniture piece, successfully imitating antique heirlooms from the past.