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What does a globe look like?
A globe looks like a large sphere mounted on a base to best present a three-dimensional view of the Earth. Some globes feature natural colors and have textured surfaces that depict the elevation of different places in the world, while others have a wide variety of colors to clearly show the borders of countries. Globes may have very ornate or simple, minimalist bases. Shop a wide range of globes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Replogle World Classics Series 12" Globe
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Replogle 12” diameter globe from their World Classic series. Supported with a square wooden base. The globe is decorated with a geographical raised-relief noted with points of inte...
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Late 20th Century American Globes

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Replogle Floor Globe w/ Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Brass, Original Globe This Mid-Century Modern Replogle floor globe from the 1970s pairs a clean, minimalist brass stand w...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Lapis & Gemstone Revolving World Globe on Brass Stand & Compass
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern lapis and gemstone revolving world globe on brass stand, circa 1990s. This gorgeous globe is made of various gemstones that are perfectly cut and inlaid to form contents...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Post-Modern Globes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Brass

Art Deco Cram's 12 Inch Terrestrial World Globe c.1930-1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Art Deco terrestrial world globe with a cast iron base and metal bracket. The globe rotates within the bracket to adjust it's axis. This piece has retained its ori...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Globes

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Terrestrial Library Globe on Stand With Compass 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine vintage and very decorative 19" terrestrial library globe on stand by Georama, London, dated 1988. The globe is raised on a highly decorative acanthus carved mahogany tripod ...
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Late 20th Century English Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Handcrafted mechanical lunarium with cast iron base, second half of the 19th cent
Located in Milan, IT
Handcrafted mechanical lunarium with cast iron base, second half of the 19th century, surmounted by a globe made by cartographer Jan Felkl. Turning the crank placed under the circle...
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Antique 1870s Globes

Materials

Metal

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