Old World Floor Bar Globe Functionality and style come together in the Old World Floor Bar Globe. This old world style globe features 16th century maps of the world giving an authentic and distinguished look to your decor. It conveniently houses your stemware and finest wine port or brandy below as well as in the globe. It also features casters on the bottom of the stand for portability. This globe charts the routes of old world sailors based on 16th century maps adding authenticity to this vintage piece. A blend of practical use and aesthetic appeal it is perfect for your study den or bar.A brief history of the Old World Floor GlobeThis handsome bar globe has been handcrafted in Italy exactly the way bar globes were made in Renaissance Florence circa 1500's. The exterior of the globe features hand-laid paper which is applied in a manner similar to the application of wall paper. As the paper is laid on the spherical globe care is taken to ensure that the lines of latitude do not meet precisely. This is normal and the globes of that era were produced in this manner. The map on the globe is based on 16th century maps of the world as it was known at that time. As a result incongruities with modern knowledge of the continents should be expected. These incongruities are typically visible only on close detailed inspection. These features of the globe testify to its authenticity as a true work of art.

Old World Bar Globe Cart Serve up your favorite drinks in old world style with the unique Old World Bar Globe Cart. It holds your stemware and your finest wine port or brandy below as well as in the globe. The stand has casters on the bottom to let you easily move the cart wherever you need it. It also features a little side table to prepare your drinks. This globe charts the routes of old world sailors based on 16th century maps adding authenticity to this vintage piece.A brief history of the Old World Floor GlobeThe exterior of the globe features hand-laid paper which is applied in a manner similar to the application of wall paper. As the paper is laid on the spherical globe care is taken to ensure that the lines of latitude do not meet precisely. This is normal and the globes of that era were produced in this manner. The map on the globe is based on 16th century maps of the world as it was known at that time. As a result incongruities with modern knowledge of the continents should be expected. These incongruities are typically visible only on close detailed inspection. These features of the globe testify to its authenticity as a true work of art.

Mediterranean Illuminated World Globe A WorldGlobes.com exclusive! The Mediterranean World Globe features a classy transitional design that will become the focal point of any decor. The coffee-colored stand is simple and distinctive with its sweeping feet and full apron. This globe makes a stunning statement at home or in the office.

Illuminated Antique Mediterranean Globe A WorldGlobes.com exclusive! The Mediterranean World Globe features a classy transitional design that will become the focal point of any decor. This illuminated globe ball features dark antique oceans and warm muted continent colors. The coffee-colored stand is simple and distinctive with its sweeping feet and full apron. This globe makes a stunning statement at home or in the office. Glowing illuminated version also serves as a welcoming nightlight and adds ambiance. Learn more about Illuminated Globes & Bulb Replacement

Galaxy World Globe Over 8000 names are on the 25 inch floor globe which make it a wonderful addition to any home or office. It uses “Dual Image Technology” to provide both a physical globe and a political globe. The globe is mounted on a contemporary style metal mounting that will fit in most decors.

Columbus Duo Glass Globe with Walnut Forkstand This incredible piece features a mouth-blown crystal globe ball that sits in a precision-calibrated brass full-meridian. The fork stand constructed from beautiful solid walnut hardwood is an eloquent work of art.With this globe's dual-image technology you can view political borders in contrasting colors when the globe is turned off and physical features when turned on. As with all globes in the Columbus Professional Line the crystal sphere is covered with stunning exclusive hand-applied cartography. The crystal globe ball ensures optimal luminosity of the map chart. This is a most-impressive globe from the Columbus Professional Line that will bring immeasurable distinction to any home or office setting.Columbus Globes' Commitment to Conservation.As innovators and leaders in the globe-making industry Columbus Globes is a company that is also focused on conservation of the planet we all share. Due to their commitment to the environment Columbus carefully chooses materials not only for their high quality but also for their ecological impact. Woods used on the floor globes come from renewable sources and are finished with special formaldehyde-free lacquers. The plastics used are the highest quality 100% recyclable ABS materials. Cardboard materials used in packaging are also 100% recyclable.Columbus has also preserved a manufacturing process that would have otherwise gone extinct in the world of automated production. Their exclusive mouth-blown crystal spheres with hand-laminated cartography are among the finest examples of globe-making available anywhere. The raised-relief mountains on these globes are individually added as bits of hand-formed clay and adhered to the sphere before the map is layered on – a skill that takes a steady and very experienced hand. Again an effect that would simply be impossible using automated methods.Columbus Globes is the world’s oldest continuously running globe manufacturer. For nearly a century the Oestergaard family has continuously innovated and revolutionized the globe industry. The experience accumulated over 4 generations of globe-making has earned the Columbus brand the status of the world’s premier globe manufacturer.Popular features such as internal illumination dual-mapping and the invention of the acrylic globe spheres were all innovations by Columbus Globes and the Oestergaard family and are all common features across many of today’s globe manufacturers. Today Columbus Globes' slogan “Experience the World” is an exemplary phrase to describe the feeling one gets when in the presence one of their outstanding products.

Columbus Royal Glass Globe With Stainless Steel and Wenge Wood Stand This model is equipped with the original DUO - map picture of COLUMBUS. This on mouth-blown crystal glass balls handcovered map picture united apart from the perfect harmony of the colors a maximum of topicality and cartographic precision. Unlighted the DUO shows - map picture the current political situation on our earth. By a clear and harmonious colour all states are clear from their neighbours to differentiating. In lit condition beyond that the physical image of the earth becomes visible. Here mountain courses sea depths are to recognize ocean ditches u.v.m. The entire DUO - map picture captivates by an unsurpassed information abundance whose optimal legibility is ensured by a multiplicity of carefully selected type faces and symbols. This perfect interaction of form and function is reached not least by the unusually high number of 24 pressure passages which are accomplished with the pressure of the DUO - map picture.

Columbus Duo Glass Globe with Stainless Steel Stand The Columbus Duo Glass Globe with Stainless Steel Stand is a beautiful addition to any room or office. With its hand-blown crystal globe hand-papered map and stainless steel and wenge wood stand this globe stands out in a room. The globe has an illumination feature which will display the political image and when unlit the vegetation is shown. Dimensions of the Columbus Duo Glass Globe are 14D x 47H inches.

Columbus Duorama Globe with Metal Stand The Columbus Duorama Globe with Metal Stand is the perfect accessory for globe lovers everywhere. With its exquisite crystal globe and stainless steel and wenge wood base this globe stands out in a room or office. The informative features of this globe include both vegetation and political maps depending on whether the globe is illuminated or not. The Columbus Duorama Globe stands 47 inches tall for maximum viewing pleasure.

Columbus Duo Glass Floor Globe with Metal Stand The Columbus Duo Glass Globe with Metal Stand is a wonderful accessory which is simply perfect for any room in your home or office setting. With its unique crystal globe metal stand and metal meridian with stainless steel finish this globe presents elegance and sturdiness all wrapped into one item. Other features of this globe include both vegetation and political maps depending on whether the globe is illuminated or not. The dimensions of the Columbus Duo Glass Globe are 16D x 47H inches.