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J Forest Globe

Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe
Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe

Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe

By Michael Butterfield

Located in Firenze, IT

Signed J. FOREST in Paris. France, late 19th century Diam. 8 cm.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp
Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp

Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp

By J. Forest

Located in Lisse, NL

Quality made, metal and glass desk globe on a wooden base. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality items to upgrade your interior (whether at home or in your office) th...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Globes

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Chrome

Terrestrial Globe By J. Forest, Paris - 19th Century
Terrestrial Globe By J. Forest, Paris - 19th Century

Terrestrial Globe By J. Forest, Paris - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Charming little globe, 1/80,000,000 scale. made by J. Forest, geographer.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Paper

Terrestrial Globe By J. Forest Paris From The Early 20th Century
Terrestrial Globe By J. Forest Paris From The Early 20th Century

Terrestrial Globe By J. Forest Paris From The Early 20th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A very beautiful early 20th-century globe, circa 1910, by J. Forest, Paris, scale 1/40,000,000.

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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Globes

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Paper

Earth globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest
Earth globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest

Earth globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest

Located in Milan, IT

Globo terrestre edito alla fine del XIX secolo dal geografo francese J. Forest; oltre alla mappa territoriale sono raffigurate le correnti oceaniche e le principali rotte commerciali...

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Antique Late 19th Century Globes

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Paper

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Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe
Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe

Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe

Located in Firenze, IT

Signed J. FOREST in Paris. France, late 19th century Diam. 8 cm.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Paper

Late 19th-Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe
Late 19th-Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe

Late 19th-Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Small study globe Polar mounting o...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Paper

French Art Deco Terrestre Table Globe J. Forest
French Art Deco Terrestre Table Globe J. Forest

French Art Deco Terrestre Table Globe J. Forest

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H 14 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

French Art Deco Terrestre Table Globe J. Forest

By J. Forest

Located in Seattle, WA

J. Forest (editor and globe maker) Globe terrestre 7-inch terrestrial table globe Paris, circa 1924-35 Turned ebonized stand Measures: 14 inches high, 6.5 inches diameter base ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Globes

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Brass

Terrestrial Globe  "J. Forest"
Terrestrial Globe  "J. Forest"

Terrestrial Globe "J. Forest"

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H 14.57 in Dm 7.88 in

Terrestrial Globe "J. Forest"

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

The old colonial empires and Russia of the Tsars are present, thus the globe at was manufactured before 1917. Maker's trademark "Terrestrial Globe, Scale to 65 million (one millimet...

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Early 20th Century French Globes

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Plaster, Paper

Globe By J.Forest
Globe By J.Forest

Globe By J.Forest

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H 21.26 in Dm 12.6 in

Globe By J.Forest

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

The old colonial empires and Russia of the Tsars are present, thus the globe atwas manufactured before 1917. Maker's trademark "Globes Terrestres, échelle 1/40.000.000 dressé par J....

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20th Century French Globes

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Paper

Kintsugi Terrestrial Globe “J.Forest – 17 rue de Buci 17” , circa 1900
Kintsugi Terrestrial Globe “J.Forest – 17 rue de Buci 17” , circa 1900

Kintsugi Terrestrial Globe “J.Forest – 17 rue de Buci 17” , circa 1900

Located in MEAUX, FR

Kintsugi Terrestrial Globe “J.Forest – 17 rue de Buci 17” , circa 1900: A Unique Artwork, Restored Using the Ancient Kintsugi Technique.

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Antique Early 1900s French Globes

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Gold

20th century French Chromed Metal Globe on a Base, 1920s
20th century French Chromed Metal Globe on a Base, 1920s

20th century French Chromed Metal Globe on a Base, 1920s

By Girard, Barrière & Thomas

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very beautiful terrestrial globe from the 1920s published by Girard & Barrere and drawn up by the geographer J.Forest.

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Vintage 1920s French Globes

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Metal

French Terrestrial Globe on Ebonized Wooden Base by Cartographer J. Forest
French Terrestrial Globe on Ebonized Wooden Base by Cartographer J. Forest

French Terrestrial Globe on Ebonized Wooden Base by Cartographer J. Forest

By J. Forest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This papier mâché terrestrial globe from the early 20th century was edited by the renowned French cartographer J.

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Early 20th Century French Globes

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Bronze

Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Iron Base by J. Forest, Paris
Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Iron Base by J. Forest, Paris

Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe on Iron Base by J. Forest, Paris

By J. Forest

Located in Dallas, TX

J. Forest made a large variety of globes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, largely for school use, but also for home use.

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Early 20th Century French Globes

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Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe with Brass Frame Signed Forest Paris
Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe with Brass Frame Signed Forest Paris

Early 20th Century French Terrestrial Globe with Brass Frame Signed Forest Paris

By J. Forest

Located in Dallas, TX

The brass stem holds the 12" swivel globe which is signed J. Forest Paris (see picture), and stamped as such; "Globe Terrestre a l'echelle de 40,000,000, dresse par J.

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Early 20th Century French Globes

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Brass

Small Terrestrial Globe By J.forest - Paris Circa 1910
Small Terrestrial Globe By J.forest - Paris Circa 1910

Small Terrestrial Globe By J.forest - Paris Circa 1910

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely little terrestrial globe by Maison Forest Rue de bucci circa 1910 Very beautiful terrestrial globe in superb condition. no pock some traces of wear, but really minimal which ...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Paper

Group Of 3 19Th. C Terrestrial Globes 2 By J.Forest & 1 English .
Group Of 3 19Th. C Terrestrial Globes 2 By J.Forest & 1 English .

Group Of 3 19Th. C Terrestrial Globes 2 By J.Forest & 1 English .

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a rare Group Of 3 19Th. C Terrestrial Globes 2 By J.Forest & 1 English . The 2 large ones are by J.Forrest Paris.

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Globes

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Bronze

Earth globe edited in the 1920s by French geographer J. Forest
Earth globe edited in the 1920s by French geographer J. Forest

Earth globe edited in the 1920s by French geographer J. Forest

Located in Milan, IT

Globo terrestre edito negli anni venti dal geografo francese J. Forest; oltre alla mappa territoriale sono raffigurate le correnti oceaniche e le principali rotte commerciali del per...

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Early 20th Century Globes

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Paper

Earth globe published in about 1930 by French cartographer J. Forest
Earth globe published in about 1930 by French cartographer J. Forest

Earth globe published in about 1930 by French cartographer J. Forest

Located in Milan, IT

Globo terrestre edito nel 1930 circa dal cartografo francese J. Forest edizione per il Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione.

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Vintage 1930s Globes

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Paper

Globe  terrestrre edited in the 1930s by French geographer J. Forest Paris
Globe  terrestrre edited in the 1930s by French geographer J. Forest Paris

Globe terrestrre edited in the 1930s by French geographer J. Forest Paris

Located in Milan, IT

Globe terrestrre edited in the 1930s by French geographer J. Forest, the cartouche reads Dressé par J. FOREST Editeur Paris 17 - 19 Rue de Buci. In addition to the very well delinea...

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Vintage 1930s Globes

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Wood

Globo terrestre redatto fine degli anni quaranta dal geografo francese J. Forest
Globo terrestre redatto fine degli anni quaranta dal geografo francese J. Forest

Globo terrestre redatto fine degli anni quaranta dal geografo francese J. Forest

Located in Milan, IT

Globo terrestre redatto alla fine degli anni quaranta dal geografo francese J. Forest, sul cartiglio si legge Dressé par J. FOREST Géographe – Girard, Barrèere & Thomas Editeurs 17...

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Vintage 1940s Globes

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Paper

Earth globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest
Earth globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest

Earth globe edited in the late 19th century by French geographer J. Forest

Located in Milan, IT

Globo terrestre edito alla fine del XIX secolo dal geografo francese J. Forest; oltre alla mappa territoriale sono raffigurate le correnti oceaniche e le principali rotte commerciali...

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Antique Late 19th Century Globes

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Paper

Globe J Forest Paris
Globe J Forest Paris

Globe J Forest Paris

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H 20.87 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Globe J Forest Paris

Located in MILL, NL

Globe made by J Forest Paris. Ca. 1900. On original stand.

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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

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Oak, Paper

Antique Globe on Stand by J.Forest
Antique Globe on Stand by J.Forest

Antique Globe on Stand by J.Forest

Located in Houston, TX

A French terrestrial globe, pre-1924, by J.Forest. The globe is mounted offset with a brass half meridian and is set on an ebony wooden Stand.

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Early 20th Century French Maps

19th Century Small French Antique Terrestrial Globe Editet by J. Forest a Paris
19th Century Small French Antique Terrestrial Globe Editet by J. Forest a Paris

19th Century Small French Antique Terrestrial Globe Editet by J. Forest a Paris

Located in Milan, IT

Good condition, signs of use Our gift box is free. J. Forest made several globes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, largely for didactic use.

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Antique Late 19th Century Maps

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Paper

Late 19th Century World Globe - Edited by J. Forest Paris - Globe Terrestre
Late 19th Century World Globe - Edited by J. Forest Paris - Globe Terrestre

Late 19th Century World Globe - Edited by J. Forest Paris - Globe Terrestre

By J. Forest

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

The globe was edited by J. Forest from Paris. The globe has a beautiful protractor, made of copper.

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Globes

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Wood, Paper

Terrestrial Globe By J.forest- Paris
Terrestrial Globe By J.forest- Paris

Terrestrial Globe By J.forest- Paris

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by J.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Wood, Paper

Small Terrestrial Globe From J.forest - Paris
Small Terrestrial Globe From J.forest - Paris

Small Terrestrial Globe From J.forest - Paris

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Very beautiful little Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by J.

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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Globes

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Paper

Globe J.forest 1 / 80, 000, Early 20th Century
Globe J.forest 1 / 80, 000, Early 20th Century

Globe J.forest 1 / 80, 000, Early 20th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

J.Forest terrestrial globe from the beginning of the 20th century 19 rue de Buci 19 PARIS size 1/80 000 Very elegant terrestrial globe with its wooden base which has a very beauti...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Globes

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Paper

French Terrestrial Globe on Ebonized Wood Base by Cartographer J. Forest
French Terrestrial Globe on Ebonized Wood Base by Cartographer J. Forest

French Terrestrial Globe on Ebonized Wood Base by Cartographer J. Forest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This papier mâché terrestrial globe from the early 20th century was edited by the renowned French cartographer J.

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Vintage 1920s French Globes

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Paper, Wood

Antique French Terrestrial Globe on Wooden Stand by J. Forest of Paris
Antique French Terrestrial Globe on Wooden Stand by J. Forest of Paris

Antique French Terrestrial Globe on Wooden Stand by J. Forest of Paris

By J. Forest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With 12 gores and 2 polar caps that depict the world's continents, oceans, and major currents. Marked for J. Forest Editor and for Paris. Measures: Height ca. 14 1/2 in.

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Early 20th Century French Maps

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Wood, Paper

Late 19th Century Paris French J. Forest Terrestre World Globe Wood Base
Late 19th Century Paris French J. Forest Terrestre World Globe Wood Base

Late 19th Century Paris French J. Forest Terrestre World Globe Wood Base

By Forest A' Paris

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique nice late 19th century globe. Made by French manufacturer J. Forest. It's made of Lithographed paper globe with a solid metal base, aluminum knob, mounted on an wood base.

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Antique Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

A Magnificent French Terrestrial Globe by J. Forest
A Magnificent French Terrestrial Globe by J. Forest

A Magnificent French Terrestrial Globe by J. Forest

Located in New York, NY

It is by a the famous French globemaker J. Forest. It is in incredible condition and stands approximately 30 inches on it black painted base.

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Early 20th Century French Globes

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Wood

Good circa 1885 French Terrestrial Table Globe; “Globe Terrestre” J Forest Paris
Good circa 1885 French Terrestrial Table Globe; “Globe Terrestre” J Forest Paris

Good circa 1885 French Terrestrial Table Globe; “Globe Terrestre” J Forest Paris

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

J. Forest made a large variety of globes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, largely for school use, but also for home use.

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Globes

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Brass

Late 19th Century French Globe
Late 19th Century French Globe

Late 19th Century French Globe

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H 12.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Late 19th Century French Globe

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century French Globe by J. Forest

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Antique 19th Century French Globes

Terrestial Globe on Bronze Atlas Stand. French 19th C
Terrestial Globe on Bronze Atlas Stand. French 19th C

Terrestial Globe on Bronze Atlas Stand. French 19th C

Located in New York, NY

Rare bronze figure of atlas holding a terrestrial globe by J. Forest, on a red marble round plinth base and surmounted by a brass acorn finial.

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20th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Celestial Globe in Spanish
Celestial Globe in Spanish

Celestial Globe in Spanish

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H 22 in Dm 12 in

Celestial Globe in Spanish

By J. Forest

Located in Essex, MA

A celestial globe by J. Forest, Paris, for the Spanish language market, comprising twelve chromolithographed printed gores, the constellations indicated in Spanish, a cartouche readi...

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Antique 1880s French Globes

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Paper, Wood

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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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