Friday, March 11, 2011

Annapolis Floor Globe by Replogle


The 20" Annapolis floor globe is the first release in the Explorer's collection series of limited edition globes. The globe ball is the stylish antique ocean color (not available in a blue ocean color) and has raised relief. It stands 40" tall and has a total width of 26". Old world workmanship and whole world detail combine to make the Logan floor globe the focal point of any room.

The Annapolis floor globe sits atop a distinguished, dark walnut-finish hardwood stand, the perfect platform for displaying the limited-edition number plate that identifies your globe as one of only 500 made.

As a bonus, the Annapolis globe comes with the most current edition of the World Atlas Executive Edition by Hammond World Atlas Corporation, with hundreds of pages of geographic, cultural and environmental facts and images.

Currently, the made in the USA Annapolis globe is priced around $1800.00. Made by Replogle Globes who manufactures dozens of floor globes.

Frank Lloyd Wright Hexagon Globe


The Hexagon globe is another desk model from the Frank Lloyd Wright Globe collection from Replogle Globes. In 1952, he developed a series of hexagonal metal chairs, tables and other furniture for the H.C. Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, that coordinated with the geometric shape of the building. Adapted from the hexagonal hassock design, this globe stand exemplifies the three Organic Elements used by Wright throughout his lifetime. The metal base is triangular, the hexagonal globe support is wood, and the globe is circular.

The antique ocean globe ball on the Replogle Hexagon globe has raised relief and is 12" in diameter while offering approximately 4500 place names. It stands 20" tall and has a total width of 20".

Currently, the Replogle Hexagon globe sells for $325.00. As with the San Marcos globe, you can definitely find a less expensive 12" desk globe but the Hexagon stand and story behind it makes this world globe worth considering.

Frank Lloyd Wright San Marcos Globe


The San Marcos globe is another model from the Frank Lloyd Wright series of globes from Replogle Globes. In 1928, Frank Lloyd Wright began creating a major remodeling project of the existing resort, the San Marcos in the Desert Hotel on the outskirts of Phoenix. The project was never completed due to the 1929 stock market crash but the building design and the interior renderings contain a variety of interesting furniture and decorative features. This adapted globe stand showcases the 60 degree angled legs and the hexagonal top of a small accent table designed for the totally new special Dining Pavilion bordered by the garden terraces of the San Marcos in the Desert Hotel in Chandler, Arizona.

The antique ocean globe ball on the Replogle San Marcos globe has raised relief and is 12" in diameter while offering approximately 4500 place names. It stands 22" tall and has a total width of 18".

Currently, the Replogle San Marcos globe sells most places for just under $350.00. You can definitely find a less expensive 12" desk globe but the San Marcos stand and story behind it makes this globe worth considering.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Keegan Globe by Replogle


The Keegan globe is one of the many floor globe made by Replogle Globes. The world forms the canvas for the Keegan globe's artful design. This world globe features a die-cast meridian and solid hardwood tripod base. Black-finish legs and a dark walnut-finish horizon ring complete the Keegan's elegant, worldly look.

The antique ocean globe ball on the Keegan floor globe has raised relief and is 16" in diameter while offering approximately 8000 place names. It stands 45" tall and has a total width of 21.5".

Currently, the Replogle Keegan globe sells most places for just under $360.00.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Replogle Wright Globe


The Wright globe is part of the Frank Lloyd Wright series of globes from Replogle Globes. This globe stand is an authentic reproduction from a drawing found in the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation archives. It is an unidentified concept for one of the Prairie Homes that Mr. Wright designed in the early 1900's. The only marking on the drawing is in his handwriting and says, "Something like this." The proportions, and interpretation, of the drawing were calculated based on the scale of other drawings from this time period.

The antique ocean globe ball on the Wright floor globe has raised relief and is 16" in diameter while offering approximately 8000 place names. It stands 39" tall and has a total width of 23".

Currently, the Replogle Wright globe sells most places for just under $800.00. Obviously, at this price it's not for everyone but if it's within your budget it's a great globe to have in your office or home.

Monday, February 21, 2011

The Forum Globe by Replogle


The Forum globe is part of the Tom Torrens' signature design series from Replogle Globes. Since ancient times, the column has stood as a functional and decorative standard. This all-metal world globe base is reminiscent of that form, yet it is crafted to reflect modern design. The Forum floor globe has three round black-metal legs that are supported and capped by tiered discs wrought from the same steel. This stand is an elegant addition to a living room, den, office or reception area.

The antique ocean globe ball on the Forum globe has raised relief and is 16" in diameter while offering approximately 8000 place names. It stands 47.5" tall and has a total width of 20".

Currently, the Replogle Forum globe sells most places for just under $450.00.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Replogle Santa Fe Floor Globe


The Santa Fe floor globe has a matching wood ring and riser with rich cherry finish supported by a wrought iron stand with black matte finish make this floor globe a one of a kind. The modern design will add a finishing touch to any home or office.

The bronze metallic globe ball on the Santa Fe globe has raised relief and is 16" in diameter while offering approximately 8000 place names. It stands 39" tall and has a total width of 24".

Currently, the Replogle Santa Fe globe sells most places for just under $360.00.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Trafalgar Globe


The Trafalgar floor globe has a progressive design on an angled metal floor stand with a pewter finished die-cast meridian giving this world globe an air of sophistication. The metal stand makes it quite durable and should last for generations.

The political, blue ocean globe ball on the Trafalgar globe has raised relief and is 16" in diameter while offering approximately 8000 place names.

Currently, the Replogle Trafalgar globe sells most places for just under $270.00.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Replogle Treasury Globe


The Replogle Treasury globe is one of the lowest priced floor globes on the market today. It sits on a durable metal base and attractive wooden pedestal. Additional features include gyro-matic mounting and calibrated, full-meridian. Also, by simply removing center post it converts from a floor globe to a convenient table globe.

The globe ball on the Treasury globe is 12" in diameter and offers approximately 4500 place names on a political blue ocean globe ball. The 32" floor stand is made from maple wood with a light walnut finish.

Currently, the Treasury floor globe sells for under $70.00.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Replogle Marin Globe


The 16" Marin Floor Globe offers a contemporary interpretation of a classic design, it is uniquely handcrafted from wrought iron with a rustic textured finish. The distinctive stand beautifully spotlights the raised relief parchment ocean globe with an antique brass-plated meridian. The Marin globe is a dramatic choice for your home or office.

The floor stand is 39 inches tall and the Marin currently sells for around $360.00. It is available in both English or French languages. The Marin globe is one of several dozen Replogle floor globes.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Logan Floor Globe


The 16" Replogle Logan globe rests handsomely on a hand-rubbed, inlaid-wood stand inspired by Italian craftsmen. The globe ball is the stylish antique ocean color (not available in a blue ocean color) and has raised relief. It stands 40" tall and has a total width of 22 inches. Old world workmanship and whole world detail combine to make the Logan floor globe the focal point of any room.

Currently, the Logan globe is priced around $800.00. Made by Replogle Globes who manufactures dozens of floor globes.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Barrel Globe by Replogle


The Barrel Globe is part of the Frank Lloyd Wright globe collection from Replogle Globes. This globe stand is an adaptation of one of the most universally recognized furniture designs found in the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation archives. It is a modified version of the famous Barrel Chair originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1903 and modified for his personal use at Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin and for Herbert F. Johnson for his home Wingspread in Racine, Wisconsin in 1937.

The globe ball on the Barrel floor globe is 16" in diameter and offers approximately 8000 place names and is in a beautiful bronze metallic color. The 43" floor stand is made from maple wood with a walnut finish.

Currently, the Replogle Barrel globe sells for around $725.00.

Friday, January 28, 2011

32" Replogle Diplomat Globe



The 32" Diplomat globe is one of the most expensive and largest globes on the market. It will cost over $8000.00 so it's not for everyone. This model sits in the White House! It has a huge 32" diameter globe ball that can be illuminated with a touch on feature. The solid brass meridian is hand engraved and the stand is made from a hand carved mahogany wood with a lustrous walnut finish. With over 20,000 place names it is one of the world's most detailed globes. The Diplomat floor globe is a perfect blend of aesthetic and functional. It is available in both an Antique Ocean globe ball and a Blue Ocean ball and is made by Replogle Globes, one of the largest globe manufacturers in the world.