by Christene
Just Globes.
Beautiful and functional.
Look through a variety of floor and desk world globes, both decorative and educational. Various styles of globes make great gifts for children, graduates, and world travelers.
Some of these are too large for a bedroom, office, or classroom. They were built for you to visit. I'll introduce you to the The Unisphere, The Mapparium, and Eartha.
Atlas World Globe
$174.95
Detailed bronze resin replica of Atlas supporting the world on his shoulders.
20" H x 13" W x 12" D
This globe weighs approximately 5,600 pounds and has a diameter of over 41 feet. It's scale is 1:1,000,000. One millimeter equals one kilometer (one inch equals 16 miles). The movement simulates one day's revolution and rotation every minute.
Eartha is in a glass atrium so it can also be seen from outside. At night, the globe is illuminated.
Visit the Eartha at DeLorme Headquarters.
Image used under Creative Commons from redjar on Flickr.
 Delorme Map Store |
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Eaton Floor Globe
$349.00
16" globe with a walnut and brass telescoping tripod base.
18" W x 16" D x 52.5" H
The Mapparium is a three-story tall stained glass globe that is viewed from the inside. Standing on a bridge in it's center you experience an historical, three-dimensional perspective of the world as it was in 1935.
The Christian Science Monitor commissioned architect Chester Lindsay Churchill to design it.
Visit the Mapparium at The Mary Baker Eddy Library.
Image used under Creative Commons from Smart Destinations on Flickr.
 Mapparium - Included with Go Boston Card |
 | 9" Gemstone Globe with Antique Silver Commander 3-Leg Table Stand - Bahama Blue Kalifano gemstone globes have the power to captivate because of their breathtaking beauty, fine workmanship and superior quality |
 | 13" Gemstone Globe with Antique Silver Ambassador Floor Stand - White Opal Kalifano gemstone globes have the power to captivate because of their breathtaking beauty, fine workmanship and superior quality |
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Transparent Silver World Globe
$130.00
Transparent globe bisected by a stainless steel axis base.
16" H x 12" W x 12" D
Built as the symbol of global interdependence for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, this stainless steel sphere stands 140' tall with a diameter of 120'.
The Unisphere was designed by landscape architect Gilmore D. Clarke. It's centered in a circular reflecting pool and is surrounded by water-jet fountains.
Visit the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Image used under Creative Commons from P Pogo on Flickr.
 Unisphere, Queens, NYC |
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Gemstone Globe Wine Stopper
Blue Lapis $17.98
Mother of Pearl $17.98
Black Onyx $18.99
Red Jasper $18.99 
Globe Bookends
$109.99
Solid Brass
Dimensions: 4.5" W x 4.5" D
4" Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl Swirl Gemstone Globe Paperweight
$72.00
Made from hand cut gemstones representing the continents and oceans of the world. Each country is individually crafted from a separate gemstone.
3 lbs.
Merske LLC Italian Mini Bar
$189.95
Hand built floor globe bar.
22" diameter; 36" tall
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Which is your favorite?
That crystal one is just stunning! I have a small black onyx one, and have never regretted the purchase, except that I wish I had shelled out a little more for a larger one.
I love globes - they have such a 19th century explorer feel about them!
My son recently got a pretty neat illuminated globes (the fun part: when you light it up you have sea monsters showing and all kind of funny stuff)
The lighted globes are great. i used to have one (I think still have it somewhere). Nice page.
Vintage globes have become very collectible. Wish I'd saved some of the ones my kids had. We had a Fisher Price globe that lit up inside and it was their nightlight. I loved it and have no idea why I got rid of it.
Me too, I used to have a light up globe in my bedroom when I was little. I used it as my night light. :)
I love globes, especially the lighted ones!
Very nice globe collection. The Atlas one is by far my favorite.
I must admit the globe book ends are rather appealing - amazing to see how many variations there are available these days.