Globe: an authentic decorative object

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The earth globe antique is one of the rare and very appreciated objects by passionate collectors. Old objects have an incomparable charm. A globe is an ideal decorative object for the living room, bedroom, workspace or dining room.

It’s a chic, vintage and very modern decoration. In addition, it brings an authentic touch. How can we integrate it into a modern interior? To find out the answer to this question, we invite you to discover our selection of more than 50 examples of globes of different sizes and types, successfully integrated into modern interiors.

Bright globe of contemporary design

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At flea markets, you can find unique and beautiful items. Some are more expensive than others. Indeed, the globe is very expensive and it is difficult to find ancient globes. The first globe appears at 15^th century.

Earth globe wall drawing in a modern interior room

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Diverted from its original scientific function, terrestrial globes are at the base of computing and observation tools. The oldest terrestrial globe was created by the cartographer Martin Behaim in Nuremberg, Germany at the end of 15^th century. It was called Erdapfel (potato in German) and was made of metal. At that time, America and Australia still did not appear on the globe. It had a diameter of 51 cm. Until then, the globes were always painted and unique. The cartographer Martin Waldseemüller adapts, at the beginning of the 16th century, printing to the needs of the manufacturers of globes by creating spindles. It is also the first that introduces the word “America” ​​into cartography.

Small globes different terrestrial

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In 1515 Johann Schöner publishes a twelve-spindle land map accompanied by a user manual. Despite the number of globes marketed at the time, especially in the Netherlands, there is still no copy today. The earliest known globes to date are those of Gemma Frisius dating back to 1536.

Kid’s room decorated with suspended globes of different sizes

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At the beginning of 17^th century, Amsterdam was the capital of the globes terrestrial. The manufacture of this period unfortunately did not leave any traces, except for a copy of a globe of Jodocus Hondius made by the Italian Giuseppe de Rossi. For his part, Dutchman Willem Blaeu made globes 68cm in diameter which were the largest ever built at the time.

Baby room decorated with world map and terrestrial globes

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Nowadays, you can find it everywhere. Several companies manufacture globes. If you want to go for an authentic globe, we recommend taking a trip to flea markets and antique shops. You must know their real value in advance to avoid being fooled. In any case, it is a very chic decorative object. As they say: the world is small, invite it to your home!

Elegant interior decorated with standing globe View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 7/51

Interesting wall drawing in black

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Luminous globes View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 9/51

Bedroom with globe wall drawing View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 10/51

Drawing with 3D effect

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Fireplace in modern interior decorated with globes

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Bright and contemporary globe View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 13/51

Idea of ​​original interior decoration: ottoman with map of the worldView in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 14/51

Silver and modern globeView in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 15/51

Office decorated with different sized terrestrial globesView in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 16/51

Elegant interior that perfectly integrates this globe in black and blueView in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 17/51

Contemporary world globe and ancient globeView in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 18/51

Decoration idea for passionate travelers View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 19/51

Modern and bright globe on wooden stand View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 20/51

Nicely decorated children’s room View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 21/51

Globe in suspension and standing globe View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 22/51

Suspended luminaires half globe View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 23/51

Small decorative globe View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 24/51

Modern globe and vintage globeView in gallery

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Contemporary interpretations View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 26/51

Small globe in a luxurious interior View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 27/51

Pouf with the map of the world View in galleryGlobe: an authentic decorative object | 28/51

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