Zuber’s Les Zones Terrestres is a masterpiece of hand blocked panoramic wallpaper artistry that showcases the company's exceptional craftsmanship in the 19th century.

First manufactured in 1855, this design depicts a fantastical landscape combining multiple geographic regions and all five climatic zones into a single panoramic view. The design was Zuber's most ambitious and expensive one, requiring 2,050 woodblocks, which was more than double the typical amount needed for their other wallpapers. It was designed by Eugène Ehrmann, a botanical illustrator, with help from Théophile Schuler, an animal painter.

Scenic Wallpaper installed this set of Les Zones Terrestres in a dining room on Park Avenue. This particular set was manufactured in the early 20th century, and was purchased at auction, having never been installed.

We thoughtfully fit the scenes into areas in the dining room, incorporating a portion of the wallpaper to cover the door leading to the kitchen, seamlessly integrating the door into the overall design.

This set, having remained unused for nearly a century, also required some restoration after installation. Scenic Wallpaper worked carefully to address the foxing - a term for the age-related spotting that can occur on old paper. This delicate process helped preserve the wallpaper's integrity while preparing it for its new life.

Les Zones Terrestres was manufactured by Zuber until 1939. The woodblocks for this magnificent and detailed panorama were destroyed during World War II when German soldiers occupied the Zuber factory and used them as firewood.

See more of our Antique Wallpaper restorations here.