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Replogle Globe Vintage 16" World Classic Globe
Replogle Globe Vintage 16" World Classic Globe

Replogle Globe Vintage 16" World Classic Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Pasadena, TX

Experience a piece of history with this vintage Replogle Globe. This 16-inch diameter World Classic

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Wood

20th Century Illuminated Replogle Globes, Inc. Globe and Stand- 2 Pieces
20th Century Illuminated Replogle Globes, Inc. Globe and Stand- 2 Pieces

20th Century Illuminated Replogle Globes, Inc. Globe and Stand- 2 Pieces

By Replogle Globes

Located in Cordova, SC

Vintage cherry paper 16 inch globe by Replogle Globes Inc. and wooden stand on casters. The globe

Category

1970s American American Classical Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Replogle Globe Vintage 16" World Classic Globe, LeRoy M Tolman Cartographer
Replogle Globe Vintage 16" World Classic Globe, LeRoy M Tolman Cartographer

Replogle Globe Vintage 16" World Classic Globe, LeRoy M Tolman Cartographer

By Replogle Globes

Located in Stamford, CT

Experience a piece of history with this vintage Replogle Globe, LeRoy M. Tolman cartographer. This

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Light Up  Replogle Globe on Stand with Original Atlas Book
Vintage Light Up  Replogle Globe on Stand with Original Atlas Book

Vintage Light Up Replogle Globe on Stand with Original Atlas Book

By Replogle Globes

Located in New York, NY

Great vintage Replogle Globe, made in Chicago, circa late 1950/ early 1960's. The globe lights up

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Paul McCobb Style Brass Stand Replogle Globe
Mid-Century Modern 1970s Paul McCobb Style Brass Stand Replogle Globe

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Paul McCobb Style Brass Stand Replogle Globe

By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb

Located in St. Louis, MO

. Circa 1970s Replogle globe is in very nice condition with raised topography and the brass has a

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Replogle Globe on Wrought Iron Base in the Manner of Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Replogle Globe on Wrought Iron Base in the Manner of Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Replogle Globe on Wrought Iron Base in the Manner of Paul McCobb

By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-century Replogle globe on wrought iron base (N,S,E,W represented on stand) in the manner of

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Replogle Globe on Iron Stand by Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Modern Replogle Globe on Iron Stand by Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Modern Replogle Globe on Iron Stand by Paul McCobb

By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and iconic mid-century globe designed by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line

Category

1950s Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Iron

Vintage Replogle 10-Inch Globe, circa 1940
Vintage Replogle 10-Inch Globe, circa 1940

Vintage Replogle 10-Inch Globe, circa 1940

By Replogle Globes

Located in Napa, CA

Gorgeous antique Replogle globe, handmade, circa 1940, on metal base. Incredible patina; please

Category

1940s American Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

Replogle World Classics Series 12" Globe
Replogle World Classics Series 12" Globe

Replogle World Classics Series 12" Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Replogle 12” diameter globe from their World Classic series. Supported with a square wooden base

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Replogle World Globe On Stand
Vintage Replogle World Globe On Stand

Vintage Replogle World Globe On Stand

By Replogle Globes

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Vintage 1980s 16" Replogle World Globe on Wooden Stand Discover a piece of history with

Category

1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century 12" Lunar Globe on Lucite Stand by Replogle
Vintage Mid-Century 12" Lunar Globe on Lucite Stand by Replogle

Vintage Mid-Century 12" Lunar Globe on Lucite Stand by Replogle

By Replogle Globes

Located in San Diego, CA

A super cool by vintage 12" lunar globe on lucite stand by Replogle Globes Inc. of Chicago, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Floor Model Light Up Globe by Replogle Ca. 1950/1960's
Floor Model Light Up Globe by Replogle Ca. 1950/1960's

Floor Model Light Up Globe by Replogle Ca. 1950/1960's

By Replogle Globes

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional light up floor model globe, by Replogle Globes Inc. The globe is 16 in. in diameter, it

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Paper

Mid Century Modern 1970s Rotating Replogle World Globe with Brass Floor Stand
Mid Century Modern 1970s Rotating Replogle World Globe with Brass Floor Stand

Mid Century Modern 1970s Rotating Replogle World Globe with Brass Floor Stand

By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage world map Replogle globe with stand in brass, circa 1970's. This piece rotates on a full

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Framed Floor Globe
Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Framed Floor Globe

Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Framed Floor Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Cincinnati, OH

useful and clearly printed manufactured by the Replogle Globe Company from their Classic Series

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Replogle Vintage American Globe on Metal Stand
Replogle Vintage American Globe on Metal Stand

Replogle Vintage American Globe on Metal Stand

Located in Queens, NY

(REPLOGLE) Globe 16" DIA

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Replogle Floor Globe w/ Brass Stand
Mid-Century Modern Replogle Floor Globe w/ Brass Stand

Mid-Century Modern Replogle Floor Globe w/ Brass Stand

By Replogle Globes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern Replogle floor globe from the 1970s pairs a clean, minimalist brass stand with a richly detailed

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Steel

Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe
Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe

Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This floor globe by Replogle floats within a ring of walnut, supported by four 'turned' chrome

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Steel

1950s Replogle Glass Illuminated Precision Globe
1950s Replogle Glass Illuminated Precision Globe

1950s Replogle Glass Illuminated Precision Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This 10" 'Precision' Globe was manufactured in the early 1950s by Replogle (Chicago, IL) and edited

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Late 1950s Replogle Large Library Globe
Late 1950s Replogle Large Library Globe

Late 1950s Replogle Large Library Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Sacramento, CA

Large 16-inch Repogle Library Globe, late 1950s. The globe has a metal frame and sits on a wooden

Category

1950s American Rustic Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

20" Illuminated floor standing Globe "Heirloom by Replogle
20" Illuminated floor standing Globe "Heirloom by Replogle

20" Illuminated floor standing Globe "Heirloom by Replogle

By Replogle Globes

Located in Denton, TX

globe. Replogle famous for their beautiful globes.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Aluminum

16"Replogle Neo Classic Floor standing illuminated Globe
16"Replogle Neo Classic Floor standing illuminated Globe

16"Replogle Neo Classic Floor standing illuminated Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Denton, TX

Combination brass and wood stand with a illuminated Heirloom globe by Replogle in the neo classical

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Globe in a Bronze Stand in the manner of Paul McCobb
Mid-Century Globe in a Bronze Stand in the manner of Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Globe in a Bronze Stand in the manner of Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Littleton, CO

A striking 1970s Replogle globe on a sleek, minimalist bronze stand, reminiscent of Paul McCobb's

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1960s Replogle Illuminated Glass Globe on Mahogany Stand
1960s Replogle Illuminated Glass Globe on Mahogany Stand

1960s Replogle Illuminated Glass Globe on Mahogany Stand

By Replogle Globes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1960s Replogle (Chicago, IL) globe on stand composed of paper gores over glass with a cast metal

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

1960s Replogle 'Comprehensive' Illuminated Globe on Walnut Base
1960s Replogle 'Comprehensive' Illuminated Globe on Walnut Base

1960s Replogle 'Comprehensive' Illuminated Globe on Walnut Base

By Replogle Globes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1960s Replogle 'Comprehensive' globe composed of paper gores over plastic with a cast aluminum half

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Replogle Precision Globe with Rotating Zodiac Constellation Base
Vintage Replogle Precision Globe with Rotating Zodiac Constellation Base

Vintage Replogle Precision Globe with Rotating Zodiac Constellation Base

By Replogle Globes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Replogle 12" Precision Globe showing the relation of the Sun to the Earth, given the month of the

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century American Modern Illuminated 12" Library Globe by Replogle
Mid-Century American Modern Illuminated 12" Library Globe by Replogle

Mid-Century American Modern Illuminated 12" Library Globe by Replogle

By Replogle Globes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Replogle Library Globe composed of a paper over plastic 12" orb with ocean finishes in an

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

1940s Replogle Light Up Library Glass Globe On Wood Base
1940s Replogle Light Up Library Glass Globe On Wood Base

1940s Replogle Light Up Library Glass Globe On Wood Base

By Replogle Globes

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Replogle Light Up Library Glass Globe On Wood Base Needs Rewiring

Category

1940s Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

1950s Replogle Mid-Century Modern Illuminated 10" Glass Globe with Atlas
1950s Replogle Mid-Century Modern Illuminated 10" Glass Globe with Atlas

1950s Replogle Mid-Century Modern Illuminated 10" Glass Globe with Atlas

By Replogle Globes

Located in St. Louis, MO

Replogle (Chicago, IL) 10" 'Precision' Globe was manufactured in the early 1950s by and edited by

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Style 12" Reploge Globemaster World Globe
Vintage Art Deco Style 12" Reploge Globemaster World Globe

Vintage Art Deco Style 12" Reploge Globemaster World Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 12" fiberglass and metal earth globe by Globemaster Reploge Globes Inc. Chicago

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

World Table Globe in the Style of Paul McCobb
World Table Globe in the Style of Paul McCobb

World Table Globe in the Style of Paul McCobb

By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

World tabletop globe by Replogle in the style of Paul McCobb. USA, circa 1970. Signed. Beige

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Petite Illuminated Glass Precision Globe by Replogle
Vintage Petite Illuminated Glass Precision Globe by Replogle

Vintage Petite Illuminated Glass Precision Globe by Replogle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Diminutive 10" diameter Replogle Precision Globe circa late 1952 / early 1953 (Israel, Korea, and

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

Globemaster Brass & Bronzed Metal Floor Globe by Replogle 20thC
Globemaster Brass & Bronzed Metal Floor Globe by Replogle 20thC

Globemaster Brass & Bronzed Metal Floor Globe by Replogle 20thC

By Replogle Globes

Located in Big Flats, NY

A globemaster floor globe by Replogle offers globe on brass and bronzed metal base having swivel

Category

20th Century American Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Cantilevered Style Teak & Brass World Globe
Extremely Rare Cantilevered Style Teak & Brass World Globe

Extremely Rare Cantilevered Style Teak & Brass World Globe

Located in North Miami, FL

This Arts & Crafts style floor height world globe made by Replogle Company in the 1960's, is on a

Category

1960s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

1970's rotating replogle world globe
1970's rotating replogle world globe

1970's rotating replogle world globe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant world globe by Paul Mc Cobb, the brass patina is much nicer in person

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Illuminated Floor Globe on Stand Replogle
Midcentury Illuminated Floor Globe on Stand Replogle

Midcentury Illuminated Floor Globe on Stand Replogle

By Replogle Globes

Located in Newtown, CT

Great looking Replogle globe on wood stand. Globe is 16" with a couple of flecks missing. Brass

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Wood

Illuminated Replogle Library Globe
Illuminated Replogle Library Globe

Illuminated Replogle Library Globe

Located in San Francisco, CA

The most perfect illuminated replogle globe I've ever seen. The chrome is very clean and the map is

Category

1950s American Vintage Replogle Globes

Replogle Starlight Globe on Modernist Stand
Replogle Starlight Globe on Modernist Stand

Replogle Starlight Globe on Modernist Stand

By Replogle Globes

Located in New York, NY

High contrast world globe by Replogle. This one is distinguished by using black as the color for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Replogle World Classic Series Globe Attributed to Paul McCobb
Replogle World Classic Series Globe Attributed to Paul McCobb

Replogle World Classic Series Globe Attributed to Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb, Replogle Globes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Replogle 16 inch diameter World Classic series globe attributed to Paul McCobb.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Mid-20th Century Reader's Digest Great World Globe Topographical Desk Globe
Mid-20th Century Reader's Digest Great World Globe Topographical Desk Globe

Mid-20th Century Reader's Digest Great World Globe Topographical Desk Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW

Topographical Replogle, reader's digest, 12 inch "Great world globe", desk Globe with teak base.      

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Replogle Terrestrial Globe Brass Stand
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Replogle Terrestrial Globe Brass Stand

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Replogle Terrestrial Globe Brass Stand

By Paul McCobb

Located in Miami, FL

Old globe by Reploge. It tilts and pivots on its axis. Stand is constructed of brass and has a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Replogle Globe
Replogle Globe

Replogle Globe

Located in Napa, CA

Replogle Globe, made in Chicago, cartographer named as Gustav Breuckman

Category

20th Century American Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Replogle Globe
Paul McCobb Replogle Globe

Paul McCobb Replogle Globe

By Paul McCobb, Replogle Globes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Replogle globe from the ‘World Classics’ line, mounted on rotating brass stand, in the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

1970s Replogle Globe on Chrome and Brass Stand
1970s Replogle Globe on Chrome and Brass Stand

1970s Replogle Globe on Chrome and Brass Stand

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s Replogle globe on chrome and brass stand.  

Category

1970s Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Chrome

Replogle Globes Chicago 1950s Papiermache, Wood and Metal World Globe
Replogle Globes Chicago 1950s Papiermache, Wood and Metal World Globe

Replogle Globes Chicago 1950s Papiermache, Wood and Metal World Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Valladolid, ES

Replogle globe have been making globes since 1920s, recognised as the worlds, leading manufactures

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal

American Mid Century Atomic Age Vintage 12" Replogle Globe Rare Walnut & Metal
American Mid Century Atomic Age Vintage 12" Replogle Globe Rare Walnut & Metal

American Mid Century Atomic Age Vintage 12" Replogle Globe Rare Walnut & Metal

By Replogle Globes

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare mid century modern atomic age Replogle Globe , sitting on walnu & metal base very hard

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

American Mid Century Atomic Age Vintage 10" Replogle Globe Rare Metal & Brass
American Mid Century Atomic Age Vintage 10" Replogle Globe Rare Metal & Brass

American Mid Century Atomic Age Vintage 10" Replogle Globe Rare Metal & Brass

By Replogle Globes

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare mid century modern atomic age Replogle Globe , sitting on and iron base with solid

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Replogle Globe Atribbuted to Paul McCobb Patinated Brass Base
Mid-Century Replogle Globe Atribbuted to Paul McCobb Patinated Brass Base

Mid-Century Replogle Globe Atribbuted to Paul McCobb Patinated Brass Base

By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

Replogle globe on a solid brass patinated stand in the manner of Paul McCobb circa 1950s, with a

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Replogle Globe in the Manner of Paul McCobb, circa 1955
Mid-Century Replogle Globe in the Manner of Paul McCobb, circa 1955

Mid-Century Replogle Globe in the Manner of Paul McCobb, circa 1955

By Replogle Globes, Paul McCobb

Located in San Diego, CA

Replogle globe on a solid brass patinated stand in the manner of Paul McCobb circa 1955. the globe

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Replogle Globe With Floor Stand
Vintage Replogle Globe With Floor Stand

Vintage Replogle Globe With Floor Stand

Located in Pasadena, TX

A vintage globe on floor stand from Replogle's World Nation series. The 12" globe on a wooden

Category

1970s American Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Globe by Replogle
Vintage Mid Century Modern Globe by Replogle

Vintage Mid Century Modern Globe by Replogle

By Replogle Globes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful mahogany Mid Century modern Glode by Replogle globes. mahogany Globe stand is in good

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century All Metal Replogle Globe c.1950-1970
Mid-Century All Metal Replogle Globe c.1950-1970

Mid-Century All Metal Replogle Globe c.1950-1970

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An antique all metal 8" globe with brass bracket, metal base and rubber feet. Creator

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Replogle Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Vintage Replogle Globes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage replogle globes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all vintage replogle globes available were constructed with great care. Vintage replogle globes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage replogle globes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage replogle globes are appealing in their simplicity, but Replogle Globes produced popular vintage replogle globes that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Globes for You

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.

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