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What are vintage globes made of?

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What are vintage globes made of?
Vintage globes were created in a variety of materials and colors. Globes can be made of tin, cast iron, cardboard, wood and plaster. They also vary in size and design. Browse a selection of vintage globes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Vintage World Globes on 1stDibs
Vintage World Globe by AJ Nystrom
By A.J. Nystrom & Co
Located in New York, NY
A vintage large school globe by A.J. Nystom Co. USA, circa 1950. Features delineated brown
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

1970's Vintage World Globe/ Dry Bar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Vintage/ Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar. The top opens to reveal the dry bar storage
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Reploge Terrestrial World Globe
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-309 vintage world globe with raised surfaces set on a custom walnut wood stepped base, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Globes

Materials

Metal

1990s WORLD GLOBE Nystrom Sculptural Relief
By Rand McNally & Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Nystrom division of Herff Jones Vintage World Globe 20 h x 17 diameter Unrestored vintage Refer to
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

20th Century Vintage Globemaster World Globe
By Replogle Globes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
20th Century Vintage Globemaster World Globe 15.5 h x 13 d x. 11.5 w Paper Plastic Some damage to
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Vintage Mid Century 12" Reploge World Globe 1960s
By Replogle Globes
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury 12" fiberglass and metal earth globe by Reploge Globes Inc. Chicago. Incredibly mod
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

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