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Large Terrestrial Globe
Located in London, England
Large French table top terrestrial globe. Circa 1900
H 89cm x W 51cm x D 51cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Globes
Materials
Steel
Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by G.Thomas
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Globes
Materials
Paper
Antique Danish Terrestrial Globe, 1900s
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish terrestrial globe, 1900s.
Rare Danish terrestrial globe from the late 1800s/early
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Globes
Materials
Wood
Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas Paris
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by G.Thomas
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes
Materials
Wood
Rand McNally Twelve Inch Terrestrial Globe
By Rand McNally & Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
A Rand, McNally & Co. twelve inch terrestrial globe on cast iron base, first quarter 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Globes
Materials
Iron
Antique vintage terrestrial globe wooden base stand
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique vintage terrestrial globe wooden base stand
L-4”
W-4”
H-9”
Category
Mid-20th Century Globes
Materials
Wood
Terrestrial Globe By L. Windels - Brussels Circa 1910
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful terrestrial globe made by L.Windels Brussels
The terrestrial globe has a very
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Aesthetic Movement Globes
Materials
Paper
Terrestrial Globe Erd Globus - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely 19th century Erd Globus terrestrial globe
Very beautiful little unusual model with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Globes
Materials
Paper
Terrestrial Globe By E. Girard And Boite Paris - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful terrestrial globe made by E. Girard and Boite Paris from the end of the 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes
Materials
Paper
Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton
Our most magnificent and rare
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Globes
Materials
Mahogany
Early 1900s by Guido Cora Italian Antique Terrestrial Globe
Located in Brescia, IT
1905 terrestrial globe
Cast metal stand
Excellent condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Globes
Materials
Metal
Columbus DUO Terrestrial Globe Germany, 1950s
By Columbus-Jordglob
Located in Vienna, AT
Columbus DUO terrestrial globe, glass, brass and wood, Germany, 1950s.
Globe made of glass
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Globes
Materials
Brass
A Large Italian Mid Century Terrestrial Globe by Ricoscope
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Italian Mid Century Terrestrial Globe by Ricoscope
This is a Very Large and Stylish
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Bentwood
Large Terrestrial Globe From Handels Und Verkehrsglobus 69cm High
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb terrestrial globe by Handels Und Verkehrsglobus from the beginning of the 20th century from
Category
Early 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Globes
Materials
Paper
A terrestrial globe by Földgömb, Hungary circa 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
Medium-sized paper mache terrestrial globe on a turned maple wood base. The globe is tilted and
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Globes
Materials
Metal
Heavy Bronze Terrestrial Globe on Black Base, 1990's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Heavy Bronze terrestrial Globe on Black Base, 1990's
Heavy bronze terrestrial globe with armillary
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Metal, Bronze
A Library Terrestrial Globe With Wrought Iron Base
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine library terrestrial globe from the 60s made in Italy
Very beautiful wrought iron base of
Category
20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Globes
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas, Publisher, Paris, 1890
Located in Bilzen, BE
Terrestrial globe from the end of the 19th century from the house of G. Thomas, Publisher, Paris
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes
Materials
Wood, Paper
Terrestrial Globe By E.bertaux - 19° Century From Paris
By Emile Bertaux
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"19th century - Terrestrial Globe E. Bertaux publisher"
Polychrome printed paper globe on plaster
Category
Antique 19th Century Globes
Materials
Metal, Iron
1950's Terrestrial Globe by W. & A. K. Johnston
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in San Mateo, CA
Terrestrial globe printed by W. & A.K. Johnston Ltd, Edinburgh, Scotland and distributed by Nystrom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Globes
Materials
Steel
Large French Terrestrial Globe or World Atlas by Girard Et Barrère
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large French terrestrial globe or world atlas by Girard et Barrère.
This is a very large
Category
Vintage 1930s Arts and Crafts Globes
Materials
Beech
Antique Hammond's 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand
By C.S. Hammond & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique 6-inch terrestrial globe.
Additional
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Globes
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Rand McNally Terrestrial Globe, Glass, Light Up, Unusual Bronze Base
By Rand McNally & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Rand McNally terrestrial globe, glass, light up, unusual bronze decorative base. Glass
Category
Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Revival Globes
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Terrestrial Globe Covered with Painted Paper
Located in Lisboa, PT
This vintage terrestrial globe, dating from the 1950s to 1960s (mid-20th century), is a beautifully
Category
20th Century European Globes
Materials
Walnut, Paper
Large terrestrial globe with wooden base by Pini-Gussoni, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Large terrestrial globe (diameter 19,75”), made of paper mache on a wooden structure. The large
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Globes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Terrestrial Globe, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage Terrestrial globe was made in the 1970s in the former Czechoslovakia for school supply
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Smith’s Terrestrial Globe on Mahogany Stand circa 1830
By Charles Smith & Son
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a 12 inch diameter terrestrial table or library globe on mahogany stand with
Category
Antique 1830s English Globes
Materials
Brass
16-Inch Terrestrial Globe 1986 National Geographic
By National Geographic
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A 16-INCH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE 1986
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Large terrestrial globe with paper gores
on a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Maps
Materials
Metal
Large Swedish 1910s Freestanding Terrestrial Globe on Black Carved Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Swedish freestanding terrestrial globe from the early 20th century, on triangular carved
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Globes
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Globes
Materials
Gold
Antique 20thC British "Geographia" 8 Inch Terrestrial Globe By Philips c.1920
By George Philip & Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century British "Geographica" 8 inch terrestrial globe. Made by George Philip & Son
Category
20th Century British Other Globes
Materials
Lacquer, Paper
Terrestrial Globe Ludwig Julius Heymann, Circa 1880
Located in Madrid, ES
Terrestrial Globe Ludwig Julius Heymann, Circa 1880
Globe 10 cm in diameter with a marble base held
Category
Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble
18th Century New British Terrestrial Globe by W&S Jones, dated to 1800
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century twelve inch New British Terrestrial Globe by W&S Jones, dated to 1800. With
Category
Antique 18th Century English Globes
Materials
Brass
Antique Terrestrial Globe by German Institute Ráths on Brass and Marble Base
Located in Casteren, NL
Antique terrestrial globe by Prof. Dr. Arthur Krause made by the German institute Ráths. The globe
Category
Vintage 1930s German Globes
Materials
Marble, Brass
Small French 20th Century Terrestrial Globe on Turned Black Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French terrestrial globe from the 20th century, with metal protractor and circular black
Category
20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Terrestrial Globe, French
Located in Firenze, IT
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By Charles Delagrave, Paris. On eb...
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Globes
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Terrestrial Globe by G. Thomas Paris
By G. Thomas, Éditeur
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Terrestrial Globe by G. Thomas. 44 Rue ND des Champs, Paris. Found on original ebonised
Category
Early 20th Century French Maps
Materials
Wood, Paper
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
Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte & co, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe in watercolored paper, fixed with an inclined axis through a small brass arm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Terrestrial globe apres Mr. Rizzi Zannoni, Paris 1762.
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to be hanged to the ceiling, terrestrial globe, made out of paper machè and wood, brass
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Dutch Miniature Terrestrial Globe on Wooden Base, circa 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch miniature terrestrial globe on wooden base, 16 cm high
A miniature globe made of papier
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Terrestrial Globe - by Ikelmer Paris
By Ikelmer
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique globe, issued by the French maker Ikelmer Paris.
The globe was made around 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Globes
Materials
Wood, Paper
Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Globes
Materials
Brass
Pair of rare 17th century celestial and terrestrial globes, Vincenzo Coronelli
By Vincenzo Coronelli
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of celestial and terrestrial table globes, wooden globe covered with engraved and enhanced
Category
Antique 1690s Italian Globes
Materials
Wood
H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe
By C. Abel-Klinger
Located in Essex, MA
A miniature 19th century 3.5 inch diameter pocket terrestrial globe by C. Abel-Klinger, Nuremberg
Category
Antique 1880s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
End XIX century Small Terrestrial Globe Signed C.M.C Paris Papier Maché Sphere
Located in Milan, IT
Small terrestrial globe signed C.M.C. Paris, end of XIX century. Papier maché sphere and turned and
Category
Antique 1890s French Globes
Materials
Paper
A small didactic terrestrial globe by Columbus, Germany 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
original patina, there is a small globe, published by Columbus, Berlin. The globe is made of papier-mâché
Category
Early 20th Century German Globes
Materials
Paste, Wood, Paper
Rare 12 inches terrestrial globe signed Cary, London United Kingdom 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Large 12" terrestrial globe made by the famous Cary brothers, made with a wooden frame, refined
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 19.25 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
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
Miniature Terrestrial Globe Newton & Son London, Post 1833, Ante 1858
By Newton and Son
Located in Milano, IT
Miniature Terrestrial Globe
Newton & Son
London, post 1833, ante 1858
Paper, papier-mâché
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Maps
Materials
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Terrestrial Globe with Brass Frame Signed Ch. Perigot
Located in Dallas, TX
terrestrial piece sits on a Napoleon III wooden pedestal base. The brass stem holds the 12" swivel globe which
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Globes
Materials
Brass
A Library Terrestrial Globe On Stand From J.forest Paris From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful library globe made by J.Forest Paris rue de Buci from the 19th century
globes on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Globes
Materials
Paper
H 42.52 in Dm 16.15 in
Antique Terrestrial Globe Published in 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas, Paris
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe published in the 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas 17, Rue de Buci Paris. Turned
Category
Vintage 1940s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large Painted Plexiglas Terrestrial Globe, France circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Important relief earth globe representing the oceans and the continents.
The globe is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass
20th Century Terrestrial Globe by Peter J. Oestergaard
By Peter J. Oestergaard
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 20th century antique traditional Columbus earth globe, brass frame, papier mâché sphere and
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
William IV Terrestrial And Celestial Floor Globes By J. W. Cary
By John & William Cary
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stately pair of William IV Terrestrial and Celestial Globes was crafted by the esteemed
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Globes
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Early 19th C Cary Celestial & Terrestrial Tabletop Globes
By George & John Cary, John & William Cary
Located in Milford, NH
1816,” and the left Terrestrial globe with cartouche that reads “Cary's New Terrestrial Globe
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Globes
Materials
Mahogany
English 1930s Philips Challenge Terrestrial Globe With Turned Walnut Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Philips Challenge globe from the second quarter of the 20th century mounted on a walnut
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Walnut, Paper
Miniature globe in aturned and stained beech
By Newton and Son
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Newton & Son pocket globe
London, 1838
Miniature terrestrial globe with a diameter of 2 inches
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Globes
Materials
Fruitwood, Paper
Pair of Table Globes by J & W Newton, Dated 1820
By John & William Newton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, graduated meridian rings, set within ebonised stands with three turned legs. The terrestrial globe stating
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Globes
Materials
Wood
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Terrestrial Globes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of terrestrial globes is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct terrestrial globes — often made from paper, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of terrestrial globes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Terrestrial globes made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Rand McNally & Co., George F. Cram and J. Forest each produced beautiful terrestrial globes that are worth considering.
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 modern, Georgian, Art Deco editions and more.
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