Friday, March 11, 2011

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.

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