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Replogle Globe on Stand
Located in Napa, CA
24 inch tall globe on stand by Replogle with full swing meridian.
Category

Mid-20th Century Globes

Materials

Metal

Replogle Globe on Stand
Replogle Globe on Stand
$525
H 24 in Dm 14 in
Antique 19th Century British Globe on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) globe on stand issued in 1836 by Donaldson's of Edinburgh, Scotland
Category

Antique 18th Century Scottish Georgian Globes

Materials

Wood

Large early 20th century globe on stand by jordglob
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century globe on stand by jordglob circa 1909. Beautiful Swedish globe of
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Globes

Materials

Metal

Large early 20th century globe on stand by jordglob
Large early 20th century globe on stand by jordglob
$4,032
H 37.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
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

Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Globes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Replogle World Globe On Stand
Vintage Replogle World Globe On Stand
$311 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique World Globe On Stand French
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique World Globe On Stand French. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique World Globe On Stand French
Antique World Globe On Stand French
$1,600
H 24 in W 13 in D 13 in
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
Category

Late 20th Century English Globes

Materials

Mahogany

German 4" Miniature Globe On Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A late 19th century German miniature globe on ebonised stand with a compass set in the base.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Globes

Materials

Ebony

German 4" Miniature Globe On Stand
German 4" Miniature Globe On Stand
$1,178
H 9.85 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Light Up Replogle Globe on Stand with Original Atlas Book
By Replogle Globes
Located in New York, NY
, in addition to rotating on its axis. The globe is mounted on a stylized metal stand, which houses the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
By Karl Muller
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
"papier mâché" and plaster sphere. The globes have been cleaned and re-varnished, and the stands are later.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German International Style Globes

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
$13,102 Sale Price
25% Off
H 5.7 in Dm 2.75 in
Antique Hammond's 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand
By C.S. Hammond & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
indicated. Likely with an associated stand. Simply a wonderful Hammond's globe. Perfectly sized for
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

A Library Terrestrial Globe On Stand From J.forest Paris From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb condition. no pock some small wear but really minimal The Globe stands out by its very beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes

Materials

Paper

Vintage Ormolu Mounted Terrestrial Library Globe on Stand 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Century. The globe is raised on a highly decorative walnut tripod stand which is fitted with decorative
Category

Late 20th Century English Globes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Arte International Monumental Engraved Brass Islamic Celestial Globe On Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Islamic Celestial Globe by Arte International Furnishings. An exceptional large brass Islamic
Category

Late 20th Century Islamic Globes

Materials

Brass

Diminutive 19th C Globe on Stand by Rand McNally
By Rand McNally & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique globe on stand, by Rand McNally. The 6” diameter globe is supported by the
Category

Antique 19th Century American Campaign Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Maitland Smith Globe on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
World globe with brass horizon band. Intricately carved pedestal base with ball and claw feet
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Maps

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Globe on Stand
Maitland Smith Globe on Stand
$1,695
H 62 in Dm 26 in
Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48
By Charles Smith & Son
Located in Milford, NH
A fine rare example of an 18 inch diameter terrestrial globe on mahogany stand with brass meridian
Category

Antique 1840s English Globes

Materials

Brass

European Vintage Earth Globe on Stand with Compass
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage handmade world globe standing on a base with small compass in the bottom. The piece is in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Maps

Materials

Plastic, Paper

European Vintage Earth Globe on Stand with Compass
European Vintage Earth Globe on Stand with Compass
$384
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Terrestrial Globe on Stand Converted to Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Terrestrial on stand converted to table lamp, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Other Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

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

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Brass

Library Terrestrial Globe On Stand, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large terrestrial globe in papier maché and plaster, fixed in its wooden basket: the spindles are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th C. Terrestrial Globe on Stand for H.B. Nims After Copley
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fine leafy iron baluster support on a shaped tripod base. Dimensions: Globe Diameter. 20.5” diameter
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Maps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Art Deco WWII Military Strategy Chalk Teaching Globe on Stand by Denoyer-Geppert
Located in San Diego, CA
stand, circa 1940s. The globe is in good condition with original paint; there are several dents and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vintage French Globe by Girard, Barrere & Thomas, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
" globe on stand for your desktop or bookcase The globe is 10" diameter atop an 8" stand - overall
Category

Mid-20th Century French Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

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 Globes

Materials

Plastic, Paper

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

Vintage 1970s American American Classical Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Replogle Globe on Iron Stand by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Replogle Globes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and iconic mid-century globe designed by Paul McCobb for his Planner Group line
Category

Vintage 1950s Globes

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century English J & W Cary Celestial/Terrestrial Table Model Globes
By John & William Cary
Located in Milford, NH
A fine assembled pair of 12-inch English table model globes on stands manufactured by J & W. Cary
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Globes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 19th Century English Cary Terrestrial/Celestial Table Model Globes
By John & William Cary, George & John Cary
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of 12-inch English table model globes on stands, manufactured by G.& J. Cary, the left
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Globes

Materials

Brass

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 Globes

Materials

Steel

Heirloom Globe by Replogle
Heirloom Globe by Replogle
$1,650 Sale Price
25% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
Midcentury Globe on Smoked Lucite Stand
By National Geographic
Located in San Diego, CA
Large midcentury globe on smoked Lucite stand by National Geographic, circa 1970s. This a very cool
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Globe on Smoked Lucite Stand
Midcentury Globe on Smoked Lucite Stand
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Early 19th C Cary Celestial & Terrestrial Tabletop Globes
By John & William Cary, George & John Cary
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of tabletop globes on stands, the left hand colored Celestial globe with cartouche
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Replogle Vintage American Globe on Metal Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage American Modern globe of the world resting on a curved cantilevered black metal stand
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Replogle Vintage American Globe on Metal Stand
Replogle Vintage American Globe on Metal Stand
$4,800
H 30 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Globes

Materials

Iron

Inlaid Pietra Dura Gemstone Tabletop World Globe on Brass Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage inlaid semi-precious gemstone tabletop terrestrial globe on a brass stand. A labor
Category

Late 20th Century Globes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Malachite, Marble, Brass

Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands
By Newton and Son
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
LANE, LONDON.” No date but ca. 1820-1830. Diameter globes 2.75 inches / Total height including stands
Category

Antique 1820s British Victorian Globes

Materials

Wood

Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands
Lovely pair of English miniature globes on carved wooden stands
$21,546 / set
H 6.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
C.S. Hammond & Co. 1950s Inflatable Globe on Tripod Stand
By C.S. Hammond & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hammond's International Globe (circa 1955) composed of an inflatable globe on painted metal tripod
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Antique World Globe From Fleet Street London 1923 on Wooden Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Terrestrial Geographia of Fleet Street London 12"inch World Globe on handcrafted Wooden
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique World Globe From Fleet Street London 1923 on Wooden Stand
Antique World Globe From Fleet Street London 1923 on Wooden Stand
$1,302 Sale Price
25% Off
H 18.51 in Dm 11.82 in
Large Sculptural Belgian Globe Floor Stand
By Ludo Verbeke
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large Globe floor stand, metal, resin, Belgium, 1950s. Beautiful globe on a floor stand. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Large Sculptural Belgian Globe Floor Stand
Large Sculptural Belgian Globe Floor Stand
$4,076
H 57.09 in Dm 19.69 in
Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16
By Cram's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Crams Imperial World Globe Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Globes

Materials

Brass

Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16
Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16
$1,230 Sale Price
30% Off
H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Early 20th Century Belgium Equinoctial Globe on Iron Stand Signed H. Balieus
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or study with this spectacular antique globe. Crafted in Belgium, circa 1920, on
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Globes

Materials

Iron

Illuminated Glass World Globe on Mahogany Stand by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Rand McNally & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany sculptural globe stand supported by brass sabots originally designed by Edward Wormley for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Brass

MCM Repogle World Horizon Series Lighted World Globe on Custom Pine Stand
Located in Topeka, KS
Modern World Horizon Series lighted world globe by Repogle. The Stand is custom-made, created by the pine
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Large Sculptural Belgian Globe Floor Stand 1950s
By Ludo Verbeke
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Large Globe floor stand, metal, resin, Belgium, 1950s. Beautiful globe on a floor stand. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Mid-20th Century English Globes

Materials

Brass

A Large-Sized Italian Heavily Foxed Velum Covered Globe on Wood Stand, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century large globe on wooden stand. This velum covered globe is heavily foxed and
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Globes

Materials

Wood

Terrestrial World Globe on Iron Stand by George F. Cram and Co. circa 1946
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique globe. Crafted in Indianapolis, Indiana
Category

Mid-20th Century American Globes

Materials

Iron

Handsome Freestanding Globe on Wrought Iron Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Tall freestanding globe on hand wrought iron stand with neutral colors.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Globes

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Vintage Floor Standing Globe
Located in London, GB
. The huge globe stands on a metal shaft terminating in a Bakelite base. There is some age related wear
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Floor Standing Globe
Large Vintage Floor Standing Globe
$1,817
H 68.12 in Dm 25.2 in
Italian Renaissance Metal Desk Globe
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style small metal desk globe on a pewter base and stand
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Globes

Materials

Metal

Terrestrial Globe Erd Globus - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
minima We can find the maritime currents on the Globe The globe stands out by its very beautiful colors
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Globes

Materials

Paper

Early 20th C. Classical Style Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage globe mounted on a mahogany wooden stand with three elegantly turned legs. A brass colored
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Globe by Denoyer Geppert Company
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic and finely fabricated spun steel teaching globe mounted on a weighted stand.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Steel

Globe by Denoyer Geppert Company
Globe by Denoyer Geppert Company
$3,800
H 28 in Dm 21 in
Vintage Globe on Regency Pedestal Stand
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice vintage globe. It sits on a pedestal tripod base. The base is constructed in a
Category

20th Century American Maps

Materials

Wood

WMF Globe-Shaped Cut Crystal Punchbowl On Stand
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Great Barrington, MA
stand that contrasts nicely with the more ornate "hobstar and fan" cut bowl. The stand is footed and
Category

Early 20th Century German Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal

Large Antique Islamic Brass Celestial Globe On A Stand
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Islamic brass celestial globe on a stand. The globe showcases intricate engravings and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Crystal Globes on Lucite Stand and Etched Cube
Located in Pasadena, TX
eastern and one of the western hemisphere. The globes have a lucite stand in which to rotate. Also
Category

Late 20th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal

Italian Mid Century World Globe Ice Bucket on a Wooden Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Italian ice bucket in the shape of a world globe The ice bucket has a brass finial and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

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Globe On Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the globe on stand you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each globe on stand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and paper. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect globe on stand — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right globe on stand, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one globe on stand that is appealing in its simplicity, but Replogle Globes, C.S. Hammond & Co. and National Geographic produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Globe On Stand?

The average selling price for a globe on stand at 1stDibs is $1,398, while they’re typically $310 on the low end and $157,770 for the highest priced.
Questions About Globe On Stand
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    A Replogle Globe is a globe manufactured by Replogle — the world's largest globe manufacturer. Many Replogle Globes are still painstakingly hand-made by the company’s veteran artisans. Find Replogle Globes on 1stDibs.
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    A pocket globe is a compact terrestrial globe placed in a spherical case whose inner side has a celestial globe printing. It was introduced in the 17th century, representing the Earth surrounded by celestial bodies. In recent times, a globe with a 3-inch diameter is called a pocket globe. A collection of vintage pocket globes can be found on 1stDibs.
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    An illuminated globe is lit from the inside by a lightbulb or LED light. The light can be battery-powered or plugged into an outlet. Some globes even have a separate map that can only be seen when the light is on. On 1stDibs, find a collection of illuminated globes from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Crates of Mallus invented the first known globe more than 2,100 years ago. Unfortunately, the Greek geographer’s invention did not survive the centuries that followed. The oldest globe in existence dates back to 1492 and was the work of the German geographer and cartographer Martin Behaim. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of globes.
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    To tell how old a globe is, one approach is to study the names of countries and cities and the borders between nations. Because boundaries and names have changed many times since the first globes were created more than 500 years ago, these characteristics can provide clues about the approximate age of your piece. You can find trustworthy reference guides online to help you date your globe using the names of various locations. Another option is to take your globe to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer and have them perform the dating process. Explore a wide range of globes on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Features of the night sky are a part of the celestial globe. The purpose of the globe is to show the positions of the stars and constellations when viewed from different locations on Earth. Find a variety of celestial globes on 1stDibs.
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    Replogle globes are made in a company-owned factory located in Hillside, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Skilled artisans craft and finish each one by hand. A former school supplies salesman, Luther I. Replogle, founded the company in 1930 with the vision of ensuring that every home in the U.S. had access to a globe. Find an assortment of Replogle globes on 1stDibs.
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    Italo Zoffoli of the company Zoffoli, a manufacturer of decor for the home and office, invented the bar globe in the late 1940s in Rimini, Italy. A bar globe, or globe bar, is essentially a bar cabinet that is tucked inside a world globe. In 1963, the Golden Lathe from the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, Italy, recognized him for pioneering the design. Shop a range of bar cabinets on 1stDibs.
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