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Large Swedish 1910s Freestanding Terrestrial Globe on Black Carved Base
Large Swedish 1910s Freestanding Terrestrial Globe on Black Carved Base

Large Swedish 1910s Freestanding Terrestrial Globe on Black Carved Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Swedish freestanding terrestrial globe from the early 20th century, on triangular carved base. Created in Sweden during the first decade of the 20th century, this globe attra...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Globes

Materials

Metal

Retro Walnut Globe
Retro Walnut Globe

Retro Walnut Globe

$5,844 / item

Retro Walnut Globe

Located in Paris, FR

Globe retro walnut with base structure with solid beech wood feet and with circled structure in African walnut wood. Globe in beige finish with aluminium meridian in brass finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Globes

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Trimline Push Button Rotary Telephones 3 Models Available
Mid-Century Modern Trimline Push Button Rotary Telephones 3 Models Available

Mid-Century Modern Trimline Push Button Rotary Telephones 3 Models Available

By AT&T

Located in Port Jervis, NY

C1970 trimline telephones by 3 different companies. Different colors and the sizes are basically the same they do vary slughtly. All have the necessary cords to plug in. No damage t...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Globes

Materials

Steel, Chrome

American Mid-Century Desk Globe, Metal with Faux Wood Base, USA

American Mid-Century Desk Globe, Metal with Faux Wood Base, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century desk globe on a rectangular faux wood metal base with an interior light

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Franklin Terrestrial Globe, Brass & Cast Iron, Rococo Base, USA, 1850s
Franklin Terrestrial Globe, Brass & Cast Iron, Rococo Base, USA, 1850s

Franklin Terrestrial Globe, Brass & Cast Iron, Rococo Base, USA, 1850s

Located in Kittery Point, ME

19th Century Franklin Paper, Brass and Cast Iron Terrestrial Globe Published by Merriam Moore & Co., Troy, New York, circa 1850s Our table globe rests on a tripod rococo style ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Globes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Columbus Aardglobe by W. Kaden, Illuminated Glass Globe, 1960s
Columbus Aardglobe by W. Kaden, Illuminated Glass Globe, 1960s

Columbus Aardglobe by W. Kaden, Illuminated Glass Globe, 1960s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Globe - World map - desktop globe Measures : 27x Ø25cm H:30cm Materials - Glass Globe - wood base Product Name: Columbus Aardglobe Cartographer: W. Kaden Publisher: Columbus Verlag...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Planisphere Copper Bar Hand-Hammered Black Lacquered Wood and Glass
Planisphere Copper Bar Hand-Hammered Black Lacquered Wood and Glass

Planisphere Copper Bar Hand-Hammered Black Lacquered Wood and Glass

Located in Paris, FR

Copper bar Planishere in hand-hammered polished copper, feet in black lacquered high gloss wood. Inside spaces for glasses and bottles. Top in black lacquered glass. Also vailable in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Globes

Materials

Gold, Copper

Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas Paris
Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas Paris

Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas Paris

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by G.Thomas publisher Paris The Terrestrial Globe has an exceptional blackened wooden base with a ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Globes

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish Terrestrial Globe, 1900s
Antique Danish Terrestrial Globe, 1900s

Antique Danish Terrestrial Globe, 1900s

Located in Asaa, DK

Antique Danish terrestrial globe, 1900s. Rare Danish terrestrial globe from the late 1800s/early 1900s. Familie-Globus (Family globe) made by Vilhelm P...

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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Globes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Frosted Rococco Globe with Painted Flower Details
Vintage Frosted Rococco Globe with Painted Flower Details

Vintage Frosted Rococco Globe with Painted Flower Details

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Frosted Glass Globe with a 4" inch opening for easy mounting with a gothic pattern and floral painting along the bottom 5" Tall x 2' Fitter x 4" Opening

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1950s Rococo Revival Vintage Globes

Materials

Glass

Iron and Wood Wheeled Pedestal in Cast Iron and Wood, United States, 2007
Iron and Wood Wheeled Pedestal in Cast Iron and Wood, United States, 2007

Iron and Wood Wheeled Pedestal in Cast Iron and Wood, United States, 2007

Located in New York, NY

While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...

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Early 2000s American Globes

Materials

Iron

Mid-Twentieth Century Illuminated Terrestrial Glass Globe by George F. Cram
Mid-Twentieth Century Illuminated Terrestrial Glass Globe by George F. Cram

Mid-Twentieth Century Illuminated Terrestrial Glass Globe by George F. Cram

By George F. Cram

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Electrified glass 10.5" Terrestrial Globe by George F. Cram Co (ca. 1951, Indianapolis, IN, USA). Composed of paper gores over glass with ocean finishes in an attractive aqua with bo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

Materials

Metal

Cram's Illuminated Globe on Wood Stand
Cram's Illuminated Globe on Wood Stand

Cram's Illuminated Globe on Wood Stand

By Cram's

Located in Pasadena, TX

This vintage Cram's globe illuminates. It has a metal bracket that adjusts the axis of the globe. It rest on a wooden base.

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1960s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Globes

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Mahogany Floor Globe by Replogle
Midcentury Mahogany Floor Globe by Replogle

Midcentury Mahogany Floor Globe by Replogle

By Replogle Globes

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era floor globe featuring a steel globe suspended by a mahogany stand. The globe rotates 360 degrees on two point axis comprised of metal ball bearings. Manufactured by ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

Materials

Steel

Globe Earth Ernesto Shotte & Co. - Berlin, early 20th century
Globe Earth Ernesto Shotte & Co. - Berlin, early 20th century

Globe Earth Ernesto Shotte & Co. - Berlin, early 20th century

Located in Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Terrestrial globe produced in the early 20th century by the German company Ernesto Shotte & Co. in Berlin and compiled by Dr. Giovanni Valeri. The globe is made of paper mache covere...

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20th Century German Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

A French 19th century Charles X Period Ormolu and Steel globe
A French 19th century Charles X Period Ormolu and Steel globe

A French 19th century Charles X Period Ormolu and Steel globe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and most decorative French 19th century Charles X Period Ormolu and Steel globe. This wonderful Terrestrial globe is raised by a handsome tripod base with concave sides and ...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Globes

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

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 where the emerged lands are depicted which have been classified wi...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Globes

Materials

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

Map depicting the entire earth's surface divided into two parts corresponding to the two hemispheres and showing the Arctic to Antarctic polar circle, the tropics of Cancer and Capri...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Globes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Cary’s Table Globes
Pair of Cary’s Table Globes

Pair of Cary’s Table Globes

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of Cary’s 15-inch table globes, each set into an ebony stand with four turned legs and stretchers, the terrestrial stating “Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe exhibiting the tracks ...

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Early 1800s English Antique Globes

Materials

Ebony

Industrial Military Standing Chalk Globe by A.J. Nystrom
Industrial Military Standing Chalk Globe by A.J. Nystrom

Industrial Military Standing Chalk Globe by A.J. Nystrom

By A.J. Nystrom & Co

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, strategic, military, painted steel, globe chalk globe by A.J. Nystrom on an adjustable 48 - 60 inches height, rolling, steel stand with ledge for chalk and eraser. The globe c...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Globes

Materials

Steel, Metal

A small didactic terrestrial globe by Columbus, Germany 1920.
A small didactic terrestrial globe by Columbus, Germany 1920.

A small didactic terrestrial globe by Columbus, Germany 1920.

Located in Milan, IT

On a wooden base worked on the lathe, with a circular foot, wavy profile and high leg, with original patina, there is a small globe, published by Columbus, Berlin. The globe is made ...

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Early 20th Century German Other Globes

Materials

Paste, Wood, Paper

Heirloom Globe by Replogle
Heirloom Globe by Replogle

Heirloom Globe by Replogle

$1,650Sale Price|25% Off

Heirloom Globe by Replogle

By Replogle Globes

Located in Pasadena, TX

1970s Replogle Illuminated glass globe on a dark brown walnut stand. Globe has a full 360 degree turning function. Working condition and has a switch...

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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Globes

Materials

Steel

English Celestrial Table Globe By R.B Bate, London
English Celestrial Table Globe By R.B Bate, London

English Celestrial Table Globe By R.B Bate, London

Located in Essex, MA

!2 inch celestrial globe "The New Twelve Inch British Celestrial Globe". With a mahogany tripod base.

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Globes

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

Large Vintage Anglo-Indian Paint Decorated Globe
Large Vintage Anglo-Indian Paint Decorated Globe

Large Vintage Anglo-Indian Paint Decorated Globe

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Unusual, vintage Anglo-Indian globe or orb crafted in ebonized wood and decorated in an elaborate well thought painted pattern. Presented on a classic brass clad stand.   

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Globes

Materials

Paint

Italian Mid-Century Iron Armillary
Italian Mid-Century Iron Armillary

Italian Mid-Century Iron Armillary

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century modern painted iron armillary globe with gold Continents supported on a round black base.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Iron

American Victorian Globe
American Victorian Globe

American Victorian Globe

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian style globe of the world with a relief supported on a pedestal base stand with 3 legs.   

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Wood

A terrestrial globe by Földgömb, Hungary circa 1930.
A terrestrial globe by Földgömb, Hungary circa 1930.

A terrestrial globe by Földgömb, Hungary circa 1930.

Located in Milan, IT

Medium-sized paper mache terrestrial globe on a turned maple wood base. The globe is tilted and connected to the base by a metal stand. Published by Földgömb. Budapest, Hungary circa...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Other Globes

Materials

Metal

Double Axis Scan Globe A/S with Raised Topography A good quality Desk Globe
Double Axis Scan Globe A/S with Raised Topography A good quality Desk Globe

Double Axis Scan Globe A/S with Raised Topography A good quality Desk Globe

By Danemark

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Double Axis Scan Globe A/S with Raised Topography A good quality Desk Scan Globe A/S (©Replogle Chicago, Hassing Kopenhagen Corporation) in Denmark, with a double axis, rotating protractors and relief raised map...

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1960s Art Deco Vintage Globes

Materials

Paper

Vintage Set of Sphere
Vintage Set of Sphere

Vintage Set of Sphere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This curated pair of vintage decorative spheres offers a sophisticated study in textural contrast, blending organic warmth with industrial grit. One orb is masterfully turned from so...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Globes

Materials

Steel

A traveling small globe signed Klinger, Nüremberg 1820.
A traveling small globe signed Klinger, Nüremberg 1820.

A traveling small globe signed Klinger, Nüremberg 1820.

Located in Milan, IT

On a tripod base with stug horn (CERVUS ELAPHUS HIPPELAPHUS) peduncles, a leg with a wavy profile rises. The brass half meridian is connected to it, which at its ends supports the ax...

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Early 19th Century German Other Antique Globes

Materials

Brass

A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son
A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son

A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son, each set into a mahogany stand with a turned baluster support and three legs centred on a compass, one globe stating ‘Smith’...

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19th Century English Antique Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Floor Globes by Cary
Pair of Floor Globes by Cary

Pair of Floor Globes by Cary

By John & William Cary

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of 12-inch floor globes by Cary, each set into a tripod walnut stand with a turned baluster support, outswept legs on acorn feet and stretchers centred on a replaced compass r...

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19th Century British Antique Globes

Materials

Walnut

Tellus Globe, Green and Sycamore
Tellus Globe, Green and Sycamore

Tellus Globe, Green and Sycamore

Located in London, GB

This striking piece features a 50cm diameter globe elevated on a sycamore dusk veneered stand with caps, brace detailing and a highly polished base in aluminium brass. The globe rest...

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2010s British Globes

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century French Globe by Girard et Barrère
Mid-Century French Globe by Girard et Barrère

Mid-Century French Globe by Girard et Barrère

Located in PARIS, FR

Magnificent globe by the French editors Girard et Barrère who were located on rue de l'Ancienne Comédie in Paris. Wooden base with metal feet. Authentic eyepiece. Excellent condition.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Globes

Materials

Metal

A fine J.S. Cox terrestrial pocketglobe in its stand.
A fine J.S. Cox terrestrial pocketglobe in its stand.

A fine J.S. Cox terrestrial pocketglobe in its stand.

By J & I Cox

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A fine James S. Cox terrestrial pocketglobe. 3 inch pocketglobe (7.6cm). 6.3 inches (16cm) high in its stand. Title on the cartouche: “Cox’s Terrestrial Globe. (2nd edition) 1838”. ...

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Early 19th Century British Colonial Antique Globes

Materials

Plaster, Hardwood, Paper

Vintage Lighted Library Globe on Oak Pedestal Stand by Replogle
Vintage Lighted Library Globe on Oak Pedestal Stand by Replogle

Vintage Lighted Library Globe on Oak Pedestal Stand by Replogle

By Replogle Globes

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s-1960s; Replogle Globes, Inc. - Chicago, IL Lighted 12-inch Replogle Library Globe mounted in a cast metal meridian and supported by a turned oak pedestal stand with four gr...

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Mid-20th Century Globes

Materials

Metal

A George III Eighteen Inch Celestial Globe by W. and T.M. Bardin
A George III Eighteen Inch Celestial Globe by W. and T.M. Bardin

A George III Eighteen Inch Celestial Globe by W. and T.M. Bardin

By T. M. Bardin

Located in Dallas, TX

A George III eighteen inch celestial globe by W. and T.M. Bardin, dated 1800, in a mahogany tripod floor stand having graceful curved legs with brass caps and castors. the cartouche ...

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Early 19th Century George III Antique Globes

Materials

Mahogany

English miniature world desk globe circa 1930
English miniature world desk globe circa 1930

English miniature world desk globe circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

This lovely vintage miniature desk globe is a very eye-catching and pleasing piece that is tactile in the hand. The globe is made from wood, and you can clearly see the natural grai...

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Early 20th Century British Regency Globes

Materials

Wood

Superb Pair of Delamarche Table Globes
Superb Pair of Delamarche Table Globes

Superb Pair of Delamarche Table Globes

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A wonderful pair of 19th century table globes by Mansion Delamarche Paris, in superb original condition. The 12" globes in the original lacquered and gilt decorated stands.

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1860s French Antique Globes

Small French 20th Century Terrestrial Globe on Turned Black Wooden Base
Small French 20th Century Terrestrial Globe on Turned Black Wooden Base

Small French 20th Century Terrestrial Globe on Turned Black Wooden Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small French terrestrial globe from the 20th century, with metal protractor and circular black wooden base. Created in France during the 20th century, this terrestrial globe is con...

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20th Century French Globes

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Cruchley Terrestrial Library Globes with Compasses
Pair of 19th Century Cruchley Terrestrial Library Globes with Compasses

Pair of 19th Century Cruchley Terrestrial Library Globes with Compasses

By G.F. Cruchley

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome set of collectable Mid 19th Century library Globes with compasses on castors. Created by George Fredrick Cruchley circa 1850. Compasses sit directly below the globes. Very...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Globes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Gilmore Advertising Terrestrial Globe
Vintage Gilmore Advertising Terrestrial Globe

Vintage Gilmore Advertising Terrestrial Globe

By George F. Cram

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1940s-1950s; George F. Cram Co. - Indianapolis, Indiana Featuring a 9-inch terrestrial globe manufactured by the George F. Cram Company and mounted on its original painted metal ...

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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Globes

Materials

Metal

Tellus Globe, Ochre
Tellus Globe, Ochre

Tellus Globe, Ochre

$67,853 / item

Tellus Globe, Ochre

Located in London, GB

This striking piece features a 500mm diameter globe elevated on a rippled Australian walnut veneered stand with caps, brace detailing and a highly polished base in antiqued brass. Th...

Category

2010s British Globes

Materials

Brass

Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands
Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands

Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands

By Newton and Son

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

“NEWTON’S NEW & IMPROVED TERRESTRIAL and CELESTIAL GLOBES". PUBLISHED BY NEWTON & SON, 66 CHANCERY LANE, LONDON.” No date but ca. 1820-1830. Diameter globes 2.75 inches / To...

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1820s British Victorian Antique Globes

Materials

Wood

A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
A fine pair of miniature globes on stands

A fine pair of miniature globes on stands

By Karl Muller

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A rare pair of miniature terrestrial and celestial globes. by K. Müller, 1822 Karlsruhe, Germany Diameter globes: 7 cm. Total high: 14,5 cm. Each with 12 hand-coloured engraved p...

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Early 19th Century German International Style Antique Globes

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

Tellus Globe, Prussian Blue and Sycamore
Tellus Globe, Prussian Blue and Sycamore

Tellus Globe, Prussian Blue and Sycamore

Located in London, GB

This striking piece features a 50cm diameter globe elevated on a sycamore dusk veneered stand with caps, brace detailing and a highly polished base in aluminium brass. The globe rest...

Category

2010s British Globes

Materials

Aluminum

Coexist Ground Glass and Brass Nickel Plated World Map Silver
Coexist Ground Glass and Brass Nickel Plated World Map Silver

Coexist Ground Glass and Brass Nickel Plated World Map Silver

By Gio Tirotto

Located in Roma, IT

Gio Tirotto realizes the project coexist: the mod. Ground globe and the mod. Sky stellar map, two objects complementary as only sky and heart can be, where the transparent glass allo...

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2010s Italian Globes

Materials

Brass

Terrestrial Globe William IV
Terrestrial Globe William IV

Terrestrial Globe William IV

Located in MILL, NL

Attractive early 19th-century William IV period rosewood standing globe. This beautiful early 19th-century William IV period rosewood standing globe is not just a functional item. I...

Category

19th Century Antique Globes

Materials

Wood

Four Foot Brass Globe
Four Foot Brass Globe

Four Foot Brass Globe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This standing globe in all brass features engraved map of the worlds countries. A beautiful eye catching piece for home or office. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

20th Century Globes

Materials

Brass

Newton & Sons Late George III Terrestrial and Celestial Mahogany Library Globes
Newton & Sons Late George III Terrestrial and Celestial Mahogany Library Globes

Newton & Sons Late George III Terrestrial and Celestial Mahogany Library Globes

By Newton and Son

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine pair of Newton & Sons late George III 20 inch terrestrial and celestial tripod mahogany library globes, London, second quarter of the 19th century, the terrestrial globe, dated...

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1830s Antique Globes

Materials

Wood

Antique 20thC British "Geographia" 8 Inch Terrestrial Globe By Philips c.1920
Antique 20thC British "Geographia" 8 Inch Terrestrial Globe By Philips c.1920

Antique 20thC British "Geographia" 8 Inch Terrestrial Globe By Philips c.1920

By George Philip & Son

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century British "Geographica" 8 inch terrestrial globe. Made by George Philip & Son LTD (Philips). The globe dates to around 1920 and is in superb condition. It is mount...

Category

20th Century British Other Globes

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Coexist Mod Sky Glass and Black Iron Stellar Map
Coexist Mod Sky Glass and Black Iron Stellar Map

Coexist Mod Sky Glass and Black Iron Stellar Map

By Gio Tirotto

Located in Roma, IT

Gio Tirotto realizes the project coexist: the mod. Ground globe and the mod. Sky stellar map, two objects complementary as only sky and heart can be, where the transparent glass allo...

Category

2010s Italian Globes

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Table Globes by Crunchley
Pair of 19th Century Table Globes by Crunchley

Pair of 19th Century Table Globes by Crunchley

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A pair of 12" table globes by the well known map maker Crunchley, London. In the original and very smart mahogany stands. Circa 1865.

Category

19th Century English Antique Globes

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

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.