Aren’t most of those sold actually plastic?

How close is “fairly close” to the wall? At least 6” away from it?

Second hand stores might have what you need. Put some fireproofing behind it for extra safety.

@MaryKat We’re looking to use real tin, not the plastic panels. @MaryAliceB - yes, roughly @decoenthusiaste - thanks for the tip!

Lowes has the metal wall tiles See below.

However, there are ceramic tiles designed to look like pressed tin that are available also.

The biggest challenge could be making them fit without too much or preferably no cutting...once cut the edges are hard disguise...the other issue may be if they get hot the heat could affect the wall behind ...if you paint them... the paint may come off when cleaning off cooking splashes ...good idea aesthetically as you describe your kitchen... but more thought needs to go into the functional aspect

My other concern would be whether they could get dented ...in a tight spot is bumping it with a pot a possibility?..as in so many cases a picture of your situation will help...and one far enough away to see the whole area as well...

I am a fabricator. If the metal wall covering is highly reflective you'll want to "flatten" the wall prior to applying the metal wall covering. I once had a customer that had beautiful embossed copper wall covering but every wave in the underlying wall has very visible in the way light reflected off the wall covering.

IMO a nice simple sheet of stainless is proably a better choice .

Thanks, everyone! Very helpful!

Just wondering if all that texture will be difficult to keep clean?