1960s VWV school chart of the horizontal system

※Please note that parts of the bottom are in shadow due to the strong sunlight during the photo shoot; this is not a stain.

We were able to acquire a large batch of this series last month and brought them all in at once.

The response was overwhelming, thank you so much!!

I had the chance to meet with a dealer acquaintance the other day and told them about it, so they collected more for us. This is the last of them for now.

I'm not sure when we'll be able to get more, but we personally love these items—we even have them on display in our home and showroom—so we’ll keep on searching. Haha.

Now, let's move on to the introduction.

This is a 1960s school chart from the Volk Und Wissen Verlag, commonly known as VWG,

a publisher that produced almost all the textbooks, educational materials, and professional teaching journals in the former East Germany.

It is a so-called roll-up wall chart that was actually used in an educational setting.

To withstand repeated use, the paper is backed with linen,

and despite some signs of age, it is in good condition.

This particular piece was used in the 60s as a teaching aid for horizontal systems (astronomy).

I don't know any German at all; I just had a hunch from the design, but the dealer confirmed it for me.

It’s one of those languages where some words look similar to English, like "horizontal." Haha.

It is a chart for horizons and azimuths.

Don't you just love this design?

It's too cool. Haha. I can't get enough of this design on the black background. I want it.

True to the era, this is hand-drawn, not a photograph.

I’m drawn to the touch and color choices, which give it a sort of mid-century vibe.

The clinical feel and lack of excess—inherent to its nature as a teaching tool—give it a unique charm that sets it apart from typical art.

We love them too and display them in our own home. Since you only need one hook on the wall to hang them,

there's no need for heavy-duty work like drilling holes or hammering in nails, making the barrier to entry quite low. Plus,

they are easy to store as you can just roll them up and they take up no space.

We’ve wanted to carry art in standard frames, but we've always been worried about shipping—

after one arrived completely shattered in the past, we stopped trying. (Haha)

This is the only art piece that can survive traveling from country to country without any fear of breakage.

Highly valued for their design, they are often priced at over €150 on average in Europe and North America.

Depending on the piece, many are even traded for between €300 and €500.

As I mentioned, after using these for interior decor for years, photographing them, and feeling the quality of the paper firsthand, I am genuinely impressed by how high-quality they are. It’s surprising that something of this design and quality was produced in the 60s.

I think one of the reasons for the high quality is that it wasn't mass-produced, but rather issued by a large company as educational material.

It’s a shame you can't touch it in person, but I guarantee you'll be impressed when it arrives. Haha

It looks far cooler in person than in photos and has a real presence. Actually, I’d say "manly" presence. "Manly." Haha.

There are various types all over the world, and there are even collectors, so the fact that you rarely come across the same one is something that really tickles the fancy of vintage lovers.

I've written quite a bit, but I’d be happy if you just chose one as you would when looking at art or a T-shirt print!

送料・税込みの料金です / World Shipping And Tax Including Price

material - Paper and Linen

size - Image 79.5x111cm / Rod length 87cm

condition - No issues. While there is some minor wear from age and use in an educational setting, it is in very good condition.