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Rare 19th Century French Folk Art Decoupage Glass Globe on Brass Stand
Rare 19th Century French Folk Art Decoupage Glass Globe on Brass Stand

Rare 19th Century French Folk Art Decoupage Glass Globe on Brass Stand

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A remarkable and highly decorative 19th-century French glass globe, richly decorated with an extraordinary assortment of chromolithographic decoupage motifs and presented on an elega...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Globes

Materials

Brass

End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere
End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere

End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere

Located in Milan, IT

Small terrestrial globe signed C.M.C. Paris, end of XIX century. Papier maché sphere and turned and ebonized wooden base. Height cm 13 - inches 5.1, diameter of sphere cm 6,5 - inche...

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1890s French Antique Globes

Materials

Paper

A 15-inch terrestrial floor globe by Nims & Co
A 15-inch terrestrial floor globe by Nims & Co

A 15-inch terrestrial floor globe by Nims & Co

By H.B. Nims & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A 15-inch terrestrial floor globe by Nims & Co, set within a brass meridian and a mahogany horizon ring with the signs of the zodiac and a panel stating ‘Manufactured by H.B. Nims & ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Globes

Materials

Brass

Very Handsome Illuminated Glass Globe on Iron & Walnut Stand
Very Handsome Illuminated Glass Globe on Iron & Walnut Stand

Very Handsome Illuminated Glass Globe on Iron & Walnut Stand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A beautiful large glass globe that illuminates and is contained in a handsome walnut and iron stand. Large enough to be freestanding on the floor. By Repolo Gle. Globe itself is 16...

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1950s American Vintage Globes

Materials

Iron

Earth globe published in about 1870 by cartographer Peter Oestergaard of Berlin
Earth globe published in about 1870 by cartographer Peter Oestergaard of Berlin

Earth globe published in about 1870 by cartographer Peter Oestergaard of Berlin

Located in Milan, IT

Earth globe published in the second half of the 19th century by the Peter J. Oestergaard Cartographic Institute in Berlin. Papier mache sphere covered with 12 spindles and two polar ...

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1870s Antique Globes

Materials

Paper

Vintage World Globe Oak Base Political Globe Hermann Haack 1950s
Vintage World Globe Oak Base Political Globe Hermann Haack 1950s

Vintage World Globe Oak Base Political Globe Hermann Haack 1950s

By Räth

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful vintage Dutch globe on a black lacquered oak round base, published by Hermann Haack Gotha for Räth, 1950s, scale 1:38 600 000. This globe was made in the GDR, made of hard...

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Mid-20th Century German Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Rotating National Geographic World Globe with Black Lucite Floor Stand
Vintage Rotating National Geographic World Globe with Black Lucite Floor Stand

Vintage Rotating National Geographic World Globe with Black Lucite Floor Stand

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern world map National Geographic globe with smoked lucite floor stand, circa 1976. This piece rotates on a semi-meridian and displays plenty of vintage charm. The per...

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1970s American Space Age Vintage Globes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Globe in Brass and Bakelite, 1930s Sweden
Art Deco Globe in Brass and Bakelite, 1930s Sweden

Art Deco Globe in Brass and Bakelite, 1930s Sweden

Located in Knivsta, SE

1930s Globe in Bakelite and Brass, manufactured by Philips for Swedish organisation Folket i Bild, famous for promoting popular education, civic democracy and engagement. Depicts the...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Globes

Materials

Brass

Globe of the cartographer geographer of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Jan Felkl  of 1870
Globe of the cartographer geographer of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Jan Felkl  of 1870

Globe of the cartographer geographer of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Jan Felkl of 1870

Located in Milan, IT

Tabletop globe made by Austro-Hungarian Empire geographer and cartographer Jan Felkl in the second half of the 19th century. In addition to the spatial map, ocean currents are shown...

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1870s Antique Globes

Materials

Paper

American Mid-Century Desk Globe
American Mid-Century Desk Globe

American Mid-Century Desk Globe

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century desk globe on a round silver base

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Columbus Earth Globe by Paul Oestergaard - Berlin ca. 1900
Columbus Earth Globe by Paul Oestergaard - Berlin ca. 1900

Columbus Earth Globe by Paul Oestergaard - Berlin ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Columbus Earth Globe by Paul Oestergaard - Berlin ca. 1900 An antique traditional Columbus earth globe with a wonderful patina. Edited by Paul Oestergaard and revised by C. Luther, ...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Hammond's 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand
Antique Hammond's 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand

Antique Hammond's 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand

By C.S. Hammond & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique 6-inch terrestrial globe. Additional Details: By C.S. Hammond & Co. The globe likely dates from 1927 to 1930 due to the ...

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Earth globe edited for the Dutch market early 1900s Columbus-Verlag G.m.b.H
Earth globe edited for the Dutch market early 1900s Columbus-Verlag G.m.b.H

Earth globe edited for the Dutch market early 1900s Columbus-Verlag G.m.b.H

Located in Milan, IT

Earth globe published for the Dutch market in the early 20th century by the Columbus publishing house, the cartouche reads: Dr. R. Neuse's Aardglobe. Nederlandsche bewerking van R.E....

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Early 1900s Antique Globes

Materials

Paper

1980s Decorative Globe with Metal Base
1980s Decorative Globe with Metal Base

1980s Decorative Globe with Metal Base

Located in Marbella, ES

Decorative globe with a classic design, mounted on a satin-finished metal base. The globe features an updated political map in warm tones, with embossed details and legible typograph...

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Late 20th Century European Globes

Materials

Metal

Earth globe of the geographer and cartographer of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Jan Felkl
Earth globe of the geographer and cartographer of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Jan Felkl

Earth globe of the geographer and cartographer of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Jan Felkl

Located in Milan, IT

Tabletop globe made by Austro-Hungarian Empire geographer and cartographer Jan Felkl in the second half of the 19th century. In addition to the spatial map, ocean currents are shown....

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1870s Antique Globes

Materials

Paper

Earth globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest
Earth globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest

Earth globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest

Located in Milan, IT

Terrestrial globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest; in addition to the spatial map, ocean currents and major trade routes of the period are depicted. Pa...

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Late 19th Century Antique Globes

Materials

Paper

Antique 19thC Pair Of Cary's 12 Inch Terrestrial & Celestial Globes c.1821
Antique 19thC Pair Of Cary's 12 Inch Terrestrial & Celestial Globes c.1821

Antique 19thC Pair Of Cary's 12 Inch Terrestrial & Celestial Globes c.1821

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An exceptional pair of Cary’s 12-inch terrestrial and celestial globes, published in 1821, and raised on elegant mahogany stands. Produced by the renowned London cartographers Cary, ...

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19th Century British Other Antique Globes

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Replogle Brass Stand Globe in the Manner of Paul McCobb, 1955
Mid Century Modern Replogle Brass Stand Globe in the Manner of Paul McCobb, 1955

Mid Century Modern Replogle Brass Stand Globe in the Manner of Paul McCobb, 1955

By Paul McCobb

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950's era Paul McCobb style globe with patina brass stand. Brass is original and has not been polished. Globe does have age, pictured. Dimensions: 34.5 H x 14.5 D.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

Materials

Brass

Small German globe published by Columbus Schulerglobus from the 1950s
Small German globe published by Columbus Schulerglobus from the 1950s

Small German globe published by Columbus Schulerglobus from the 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Small German globe published by Columbus Schulerglobus, cartographer prof Paul Oestergaard Berlin Stuttgart in the 1950s. Turned wooden base complete with engraved meridian circle. G...

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Mid-20th Century Globes

Materials

Paper

Illuminated French Edition Scan-Globe Denmark 1986
Illuminated French Edition Scan-Globe Denmark 1986

Illuminated French Edition Scan-Globe Denmark 1986

By Scanglobe

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful illuminated French edition globe. This piece is magical, glamorous and chic. The aerodynamic lucite base holds the beautiful blue globe that when illuminated reveals in the...

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1980s Danish Modern Vintage Globes

Materials

Fiberglass, Lucite

1855 Astronomical Plate of Distance of the Planets by FJ Huntington New York
1855 Astronomical Plate of Distance of the Planets by FJ Huntington New York

1855 Astronomical Plate of Distance of the Planets by FJ Huntington New York

Located in Milan, IT

Plate of the distance of the planets “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855 by F.J. Huntington in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for th...

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1850s American Antique Globes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

A Rare  'Crams' Imperial Globe on Earlier 19th Century Ebonised and Gilded Stand
A Rare  'Crams' Imperial Globe on Earlier 19th Century Ebonised and Gilded Stand

A Rare 'Crams' Imperial Globe on Earlier 19th Century Ebonised and Gilded Stand

Located in Dublin, IE

A lovely rare vintage imperial world globe featuring a finely cast brass meridian and beautifully illustrating the territorial map, ocean currents and main trade routes. The stem ho...

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Mid-20th Century English Globes

Materials

Brass

Terrestrial Globe By Lebègue - 19th Century
Terrestrial Globe By Lebègue - 19th Century

Terrestrial Globe By Lebègue - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

a fine terrestrial globe by Lebègue & Cie Bruxelles Very nicemodel with a stunning base in cast iron with the presence of 3 heads and ending with lion claws A very beautiful globe in...

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19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Globes

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Paper

Vintage Table Globe, English, World Map, 13.5 Inch Diameter, Cartography, C.1960
Vintage Table Globe, English, World Map, 13.5 Inch Diameter, Cartography, C.1960

Vintage Table Globe, English, World Map, 13.5 Inch Diameter, Cartography, C.1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage table globe. An English, paper finished world map with chrome meridian, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating mid-cent...

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

Materials

Chrome

1950's Terrestrial Globe by W. & A. K. Johnston
1950's Terrestrial Globe by W. & A. K. Johnston

1950's Terrestrial Globe by W. & A. K. Johnston

By W. & A.K. Johnston

Located in San Mateo, CA

Terrestrial globe printed by W. & A.K. Johnston Ltd, Edinburgh, Scotland and distributed by Nystrom & Co., Chicago. This globe dates to the 1950's. The globe is metal as is the stand...

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1950s American Industrial Vintage Globes

Materials

Steel

Antique The Vetter Co Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in Original Case
Antique The Vetter Co Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in Original Case

Antique The Vetter Co Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in Original Case

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique The Vetter Co Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in Original Case. Item features original metal case, brass and metal construction, original label, very nice antique item. Circa E...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of George III 3 inch pocket globes by J & W Cary, one dated 1791
Pair of George III 3 inch pocket globes by J & W Cary, one dated 1791

Pair of George III 3 inch pocket globes by J & W Cary, one dated 1791

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The terrestrial globe is applied with 12 engraved and hand-coloured gores and signed in a circular cartouche ‘Cary’s Pocket Globe, Agreeable to the Latest Discoveries. Pubd. by J. & ...

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1790s English Antique Globes

Materials

Shagreen

Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp
Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp

Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp

By J. Forest

Located in Lisse, NL

Quality made, metal and glass desk globe on a wooden base. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality items to upgrade your interior (whether at home or in your office) then this Parisian...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Globes

Materials

Chrome

Italian Yellow Pottery Marbleized Ball Spheres Garnitures on Pedestals, Pair
Italian Yellow Pottery Marbleized Ball Spheres Garnitures on Pedestals, Pair

Italian Yellow Pottery Marbleized Ball Spheres Garnitures on Pedestals, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian ceramic marbleized glazed decorative round globe ball spheres garnitures on pedestal bases, circa late-20th century, Italy. Well made with a beautiful marble patter...

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Late 20th Century Italian Globes

Materials

Ceramic

Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, Bohemian, circa 1885
Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, Bohemian, circa 1885

Oil Lamp with an Illuminating Globe Shade, Bohemian, circa 1885

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century opalescent glass oil lamp with an illuminating globe shade, Bohemia, circa 1885. Countries and Seas indicated in German. Made by ...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Globes

Materials

Glass

globe globe globe design guido cora for paravia  1920 - early 1900s
globe globe globe design guido cora for paravia  1920 - early 1900s

globe globe globe design guido cora for paravia 1920 - early 1900s

By Paravia

Located in taranto, IT

extremely rare early 20th century world map made by Paravia Italia on illustrations by Guido Cora, one of the most important illustrators ever. Made of parchment-coated material, cas...

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1920s Italian Industrial Vintage Globes

Materials

Metal

Fine Rare Regency Table-Top Celestial 12” Globe by J & W Cary ca. 1816
Fine Rare Regency Table-Top Celestial 12” Globe by J & W Cary ca. 1816

Fine Rare Regency Table-Top Celestial 12” Globe by J & W Cary ca. 1816

By Cary

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A FINE REGENCY TABLE-TOP CELESTIAL 12" GLOBE ON MAHOGANY TRIPODAL STAND John and William Cary, 181 Strand, London circa 1816 24 5/8" H x 15" W x 15" D 12" globe diameter A fine Re...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Globes

Materials

Brass

Illuminating Geoscope Globe on a Chrome Stand, Italy c.1980
Illuminating Geoscope Globe on a Chrome Stand, Italy c.1980

Illuminating Geoscope Globe on a Chrome Stand, Italy c.1980

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Geoscope - Ed. Ricoscope - Florence 1981. Measures : 50x50 H:146cm Materials : Globe - Plastic This stunning piece of vintage decor is the perfec...

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20th Century Italian Globes

Materials

Chrome

1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts
1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts

1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts

Located in Milan, IT

Geographical map depicting the entire earth's surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres divided into small climatic zones that depict the climatic trend f...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Globes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

A decorative pair of rare table globes in a fine condition.
A decorative pair of rare table globes in a fine condition.

A decorative pair of rare table globes in a fine condition.

By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

These pair of globes, dated 1730, are original and in fine condition. Title: Globus terrestris novus Loca Terrae insigniora sec. praestant Astron. et Geogr. observationes sistens op...

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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Globes

Materials

Other

Old Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Six Parts France 1850
Old Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Six Parts France 1850

Old Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Six Parts France 1850

Located in Milan, IT

Map depicting the entire earth's surface divided into six parts which depicts the position of peoples on Earth based on the assumption that it is impossible for each people to have t...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Globes

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts
1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts

1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts

Located in Milan, IT

Geographical map depicting the entire earth’s surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres or globes, the map deals with the latitudes and longitudes, the me...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Globes

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts
1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts

1850 Old French Map Depicting the Entire Earth's Surface Divided into Two Parts

Located in Milan, IT

Geographical map depicting the entire earth's surface divided into two parts that correspond to the two hemispheres or globes, the map deals with the earth in general. Detailed expla...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Globes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

9 Inch Diameter Terrestrial Globe by Newton and Sons Chancery Lane London 1846
9 Inch Diameter Terrestrial Globe by Newton and Sons Chancery Lane London 1846

9 Inch Diameter Terrestrial Globe by Newton and Sons Chancery Lane London 1846

By Newton and Son

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

9 Inch Diameter Terrestrial Globe by Newton and Sons Chancery Lane London 1846. The globe was made by Newton & Son, 66 Chancery Lane, London, England between 1846 and 1847. ...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Globes

Materials

Brass

Italian Louis Philippe Period Walnut & Iron Celestial Globe, ca. 1835
Italian Louis Philippe Period Walnut & Iron Celestial Globe, ca. 1835

Italian Louis Philippe Period Walnut & Iron Celestial Globe, ca. 1835

Located in Atlanta, GA

The globe with celestial markings and centered between an iron vertical band and a wooden horizontal band, the upper structure raised on a turned standard atop a tripartite base issu...

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1830s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Globes

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Modern Replogle Illuminated Glow Globe on Wood Stand
Midcentury Modern Replogle Illuminated Glow Globe on Wood Stand

Midcentury Modern Replogle Illuminated Glow Globe on Wood Stand

By Replogle Globes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Light up world globe by Replogle. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Attractive with or without globe being illuminated. Simple elegant modernist lines on solid wood frame. In good con...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century All Metal Replogle Globe, C.1960-1966
Mid-Century All Metal Replogle Globe, C.1960-1966

Mid-Century All Metal Replogle Globe, C.1960-1966

By Replogle Globes

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A mid-century all metal 8" globe with brass bracket and metal base. CREATOR Replogle. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960-1966. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Brass. ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Air Sand Globe
Air Sand Globe

Air Sand Globe

$5,904 / item

Air Sand Globe

Located in Paris, FR

Globe air sand with structure in solid walnut wood on polished stainless steel base. This globe is made of a polymer and cellulose alloy, antique sand finish, Sphere diameter: 60cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Globes

Materials

Stainless Steel

German Political Globe
German Political Globe

German Political Globe

Located in Vienna, AT

German political globe. Fitted with E27 socket from the 1950s.

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1950s German Vintage Globes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Earth Globe Black and Teak N°2 Sculpture
Earth Globe Black and Teak N°2 Sculpture

Earth Globe Black and Teak N°2 Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Earth globe black and teak n°2 all in hand-carved natural teak root and with black volcanic sand. On swivel base with easy rotative syste...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Globes

Materials

Sandstone

Vintage Geometric Assorted Spheres - Set of 6
Vintage Geometric Assorted Spheres - Set of 6

Vintage Geometric Assorted Spheres - Set of 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This curated set of six vintage decorative spheres is a masterclass in geometric contrast and organic texture. Reflecting the opulent flair of Hollywood Regency and Boho Chic design,...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Globes

Materials

Horn, Resin, Wood

20th Century American Rotating Metal Globe on Scroll Stand
20th Century American Rotating Metal Globe on Scroll Stand

20th Century American Rotating Metal Globe on Scroll Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary American openwork metal globe rotates along its axis at a tilted angle, mounted on a scroll form metal stand. Wear to finish

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20th Century American Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Antique, New and Vintage Globes

Antique and vintage globes can prove unique and interesting accents to your living space, whether on their own as provocative conversation pieces or part of a small collection dotting the shelves where your sculptures and other decorative objects live.

Globes are among the most ancient of scientific instruments. During the Age of Exploration, they were vital for navigation, bringing sailors home after perilous journeys on different trade routes. Globes didn’t just detail continental formations, they might also show astronomical positions — adventurous seafarers of the day would rely on stars’ positions in traveling the great waters ahead of them. Antique globes offer a glimpse into specific time periods and how peoples of the past navigated the world around them. These were tools that identified a region’s borders, the names of countries, territories and more as the Earth’s geography was once known or imagined. As information about a place became available to geographers over time, globes became more accurate.

Not all globes depict the Earth and its countries, landmasses and bodies of water. The models that do are known as terrestrial globes, while globes that detail the position of the stars and other heavenly bodies are called celestial globes.

Quite surprisingly, the construction of globes remains relatively unchanged from the 16th century. The base starts as two papier-mâché hemispheres, which have a wooden support pillar attached via the north and south poles. The hemispheres are joined with glue or sewn with string and are subsequently topped with more paper or even thin fabric. Lastly, the globe is covered with plaster, ready for the design to be pasted on top.

Perhaps even more surprising is that the decorative function of globes has not changed much since the 16th century. They’ve been given as gifts for hundreds of years, as globes have always been beautiful objects whether they’re in your home office or your living room, lining your mantel alongside other globes of different sizes. Recent globe designs offer modern variations in style and features, such as interior lighting, automatic rotation and more.

Today, vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or decorative home accents in a bedroom or foyer. This likely owes to wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design. Decorating with globes is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes. Antique globes add welcome doses of color and contrast to a house or apartment’s neutral corners, their sea blues and algae greens popping against reclaimed wood interiors or stone fireplaces.

On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic antique and vintage globes including mid-century modernGeorgianArt Deco editions and more.