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
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Globes
Paper
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
Paper
Antique Danish Terrestrial Globe, 1900s
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish terrestrial globe, 1900s. Rare Danish terrestrial globe from the late 1800s/early
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
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
Iron
$256Sale Price|20% Off
Antique vintage terrestrial globe wooden base stand
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique vintage terrestrial globe wooden base stand L-4” W-4” H-9”
Wood
Cast Iron and Paper Franklin Terrestrial Globe
Located in Kittery Point, ME
19th Century Franklin Paper, Brass and Cast Iron Terrestrial Globe Published by Merriam Moore &
Brass, Iron
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
Mahogany
Early 1900s by Guido Cora Italian Antique Terrestrial Globe
Located in Brescia, IT
1905 terrestrial globe Cast metal stand Excellent condition.
Metal
$1,494Sale Price|34% Off
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
Brass
A Large Italian Mid Century Terrestrial Globe by Ricoscope
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Italian Mid Century Terrestrial Globe by Ricoscope This is a Very Large and Stylish
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
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
Metal
Antique Cram's Terrestrial Globe c.1930-1940
By George F. Cram
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique 10 1/2" Cram's terrestrial globe on a round metal base with brass bracket. This
Metal, Brass
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
Wood, Paper
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
Steel
Large French Terrestrial Globe or World Atlas by Girard Et Barrère
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large French terrestrial globe or world atlas by Girard et Barrère. This is a very large
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
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
Bronze
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
Wood
Small Terrestrial Globe By J. Forest, Published By Girard & Barrière, Early 20th
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Charming small terrestrial globe from the early 20th century, circa 1910, by J. Forest, Paris
Paper
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
Bronze
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
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
Metal
Terrestrial Globe William IV
Located in MILL, NL
Attractive early 19th-century William IV period rosewood standing globe. This beautiful early 19th
Wood
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
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
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
Marble
$2,186Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Metal
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
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
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
Brass
English Regency Period Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, by G. & J. Cary 1813
By George & John Cary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celestial and Terrestrial globes, signed G. & J. Cary, 1813. Each wonderfully detailed table top globe is
Brass
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
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
Brass
Antique 19th Century Smiths Terrestrial Globe By George Philips & Son Ltd c.1890
By George Philip & Son
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century English terrestrial globe made by George Philips and Son. Set on a walnut
Walnut
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
Wood
Carl Adami 13 inch terrestrial globe, Berlin, dated 1900.
Located in London, GB
Carl Adami 13 inch terrestrial globe, by Dietrich Reimer, Berlin, Germany, 1900. “C. ADAMI’S
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
Paper
19th Century Carved Ivory Terrestrial Globe with Hidden Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare and fascinating 19th-century terrestrial globe, finely carved in ivory, which opens to reveal
Bone
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
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
Brass
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. The
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
Bronze
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
Wood, Paper
$777Sale Price|20% Off
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
Brass
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
Marble, 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
Mahogany
Pair of Early 19th C Cary Celestial & Terrestrial Tabletop Globes
By John & William Cary, George & John Cary
Located in Milford, NH
Jan 1816,” and the left Terrestrial globe with cartouche that reads “Cary's New Terrestrial Globe
Mahogany
Terrestrial Globe By Félix Delamarche, Also Known As Charles-François Delamarche
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique terrestrial table globe is a French example attributed to the celebrated cartographer
Wood, 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
Wood
Early 1800's Antique British, 12-Inch, Terrestrial Celestial Globes, Set of Two
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Pair of Early 1800's Antique British, 12-Inch, Terrestrial Celestial Globes, Set of Two
Wood
Newton and Son Pocket Globe and Case
By Newton and Son
Located in Spencertown, NY
The terrestrial globe is 3 inches in diameter contained within a turned mahogany box with cover
Fruitwood, Paper
Mid-Twentieth Century Illuminated Terrestrial Glass Globe by George F. Cram
By George F. Cram
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Electrified glass 10.5" Terrestrial Globe by George F. Cram Co (ca. 1951, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Metal
Vintage Pair of Terrestrial and Celestial Desk Globes 20th Century
Located in London, GB
globes, Circa 1960 in date. Each with twelve paper gores painted to resemble terrestrial and celestial
Brass
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
Bronze, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Cruchley Terrestrial Library Globes with Compasses
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in Dallas, TX
large, detailed library globes offer precise mid-19th-century terrestrial and celestial data. The
Glass, Wood
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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