National Geographic Byrd Globe

The National Geographic Byrd illuminated globe is a desk globe where the internal lights (10 LED lights) are powered by 4 AA batteries which means there is no power cord!  It uses the same globe ball as the Chamberlin globe (see post below).  Most illuminated desk globes have a power cord that must be plugged in which many customers do not like (looks cluttered) so this globe is perfect for them!   The light is activated by touching the globe ball and will automatically shut off after 5 minutes of no activity.

Another nice feature of the 16" diameter Byrd globe is the gyro stand.  This means you can easily turn the globe to where the South Pole is at the top which makes for easy viewing.

This world globe has a blue ocean globe and stands 22" tall and has a total width of 20".  It is also made in the USA!

Currently, the Byrd globe sells for around $255.00.

National Geographic Chamberlin Globe

The National Geographic Chamberlin illuminated globe is a floor globe where the internal lights (10 LED lights) are powered by 4 AA batteries which means there is no power cord!   Most illuminated globes have a power cord that must be plugged in which many customers do not like (looks cluttered) so this globe is perfect for them!   The light is activated by touching the globe ball and will automatically shut off after 5 minutes of no activity.

Another nice feature of the 16" diameter Chamberlin globe is the gyro stand.  This means you can easily turn the globe to where the South Pole is at the top which makes for easy viewing.

This world globe has a blue ocean globe and stands 37.5" tall and has a total width of 20".  It is also made in the USA!

Currently, the Chamberlin floor globe sells most places for around $313.00.

12/12/13 Update - Below is a video of this globe.

16" Punto Floor Globe by Zoffoli Globes

The 16" Punto floor globe is manufactured by Zoffoli Globes in Italy. The globe ball is available in a metallic blue ocean or a white ocean color. It stands 47.6" tall and has a total width of 19.6". The modern look is unique to anything other globe on the market today.

The Punto globe sits atop a sturdy 44 pound steel base.  

If you are looking for a contemporary globe then the Punto is one to consider.  It sells for $825.00 but we have seen it marked down as low as $625.00 on several online globe stores.

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.

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.