About World Globes

The MOVA world globe rotates silently and is inspired by the earth itself. It is the world’s most advanced globe. It requires no power cords or batteries. . .only the natural light of your home or office.

The MOVA world globe rotates peacefully and silently using only the energy of room light and the force of the earth’s magnetic field. This is possible because the MOVA globe is actually an inner globe that rotates and is contained within an outer shell made of very clear acrylic that does not rotate. The thin space between the inner globe and outer shell is filled with a safe, perfectly clear fluid that buoyantly supports the inner globe completely out of contact with the outer shell. This inner globe, floating and turning in a virtually friction-free environment and energized by light, is analogous to the earth itself. The MOVA globe is being brought to market at a time when people everywhere will understand and appreciate this analogy.

The optical properties of the outer shell and fluid are carefully chosen so that the graphic features on the surface of the inner globe are magnified and appear to be on the outer surface of the outer shell. This means that the outer shell actually appears to move. The MOVA globe can rest on an attractive three fingered stand that is provided, or on just about any other kind of stand that can be chosen to complement it’s graphic design. The MOVA globe appears to rotate in spite of resting on the stand, in quiet defiance of commonly held ideas about the laws of friction.A carefully designed, and highly efficient drive mechanism within the inner globe drives the rotation even in room light. Energy for the drive is provided by very advanced solar cells within the inner globe, illuminated by light passing through the graphic on the globe. The drive includes a magnetic element that reacts with the earth’s magnetic field, much as a common compass does, to provide torque to drive the globe.

All of these elements of the MOVA globe cooperate to create a beautiful, magical object that provides a meditative point of focus to any room.

Do you want a physical, political or raised relief globe?
Physical globes primarily display the physical, geographic aspects of the earth.  Color variations indicate land forms, vegetation, and climactic conditions.
Political globes primarily display the political aspects of the earth, overlaid on the geographic features. Political features include cities as well as state and national borders.
Raised Relief globes simulate the raised surfaces of the earth, such as prominent mountain ranges.  This feature is available on some physical and political world globes.

Frank Lloyd Wright® World 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 world 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, Chandler, Arizona. (Project revised 1936)

Replogle World Globes adopted this design in 2008 for the Frank Lloyd Wright® Collection.

Hybrid world globe heralds a new era in globe making.  It has been a long time since a globe maker has created a new globe manufacturing process.   CRAM has taken the next step with the Hybrid Globe.

The Hybrid globe ball, available in blue ocean as shown (Fairmont Blue Ocean) or antique ocean, provides a crisp, clean look that non-illuminated balls have always lacked.   The creases and cross cuts have been removed to create a bright, beautiful globe ball.

 World globes are a perfect addition to an office or home. There is something amazing about seeing the whole planet on the top of your table. World globes are spherical objects that reflect the awesome vastness of the Earth. World globes are available in a range of sizes, from small to medium and large. There is no other item on the desk that attracts so much attention as a globe does.

As a gift idea, illuminated world globes like a Constellation Globe are a great choice. They are breathtakingly beautiful and educational, showing celestial images with their illuminating effects. The wonderful ambience displayed by the softly lit world globe is unmatched by any other gift items out there. An illuminated world globe can serve as a night light in the bedroom as well.

Looking for that perfect item to draw attention to your living room, study, or office? How about floor globes? There are many models to choose from that are sure to smarten any décor. Some are more elegant in a gold or silver stand, some have more of an antique style, while the other’s have a more contemporary look in a metal stand or wood finish. You can also get one made out of precious gemstones that are hand set and then hand polished.

Floor globes are excellent pieces of fine art that will add beauty to any room or office. What makes them so appealing to the eye is how they are made and crafted from different kinds of materials. And finishing its look is the base of the piece, that may be made from gold, or silver. You can also find ones that have spheres made from wood adorned with details in various color palettes, like antiqued, that are nicely complemented by a rich wood-finished base.

Do you know how beautiful a bird’s eye view of the earth can be? With illuminated globes, you can really feel as if you were looking at the earth from outer space.  You can see the importance of keeping the earth beautiful.

As it is, the earth is getting more and more polluted. Mounds of trash are piling up in dumpsites all over the world. The air in some areas is too polluted even to breathe. Trees are being cut down at an alarming rate, all in the name of “progress”. We should all really try to step back and admire the earth from afar, this can help us appreciate what we’ve got, and inspire us to protect and preserve this precious gift.

Replogle Globes–Seeing a bigger picture since 1930.

Replogle globes is a unique company with a unique story.  From its humble beginning in a Chicago apartment, Replogle globes today is the world’s largest globe manufacturer.  From handcrafted masterpieces in the offices of presidents and dignitaries to classroom models that help students understand their world, Luther Replogle’s belief in the globe as a source of wonder hasn’t changed.

It was the vision of Luther Replogle in 1930, to deliver globes to an ever broader audience.  “A Globe in Every Home,” was his rallying cry.  As a school supply salesman, he took  special interest in globes, believing he could successfully market them to a broader audience.

What we see today proves him right.  What began with a hand-assembled globes sold from a Chicago apartment (his map sourced from England) grew into what you might call a global empire.  Luther Replogle facilitated the globe’s migration from the classroom to the living room.

Replogle globes is the world’s leading globe manufacturer, based in a 260,000 square foot facility near Chicago–but some things haven’t changed much since 1930.  Many of Replogle globes are still painstakingly hand-made by artisans who have spent the better part of their lives with the company.  This is very indicative of a commitment to quality, doing things the right way, and most importantly, a commitment to the globe itself.

The cartography on all Replogle globes show nations, colonies, possessions, boundary lines, and place names as officially approved by the United States Government.  Maintenance of the content of these maps requires frequent communication with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S.Board of Geographic Names, and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency.

Additionally Replogle Globes communicates with embassies of other nations in Washington D.C. and foreign consulate offices in Chicago, for help with new changes in boundaries and names.

Thanks to Replogle Globes for providing the above information.

When many people think of globes they imagine the cheap, light-blue variety often found in elementary school maps and globes classes. It’s easy to understand why people wouldn’t want to include globes of this type in their home décor. Many people prefer more elegant and expensive knick knacks.Despite their often plain appearance globes can be useful in a home. When you’re reading a newspaper article that mentions a foreign country unfamiliar to you for example, you may find it beneficial to look at a globe to find the location. Glass globes provide that finished exterior than many people prefer. Gleaming glass globes fit in well with most interior design schemes and give the home a “worldly” touch.

Year after year, companies think of something new and unique to give out to their loyal clients. These items could be anything from personalized pens, to umbrellas and mobile phone holders. It has been a tradition to give out tokens of appreciation to clients as a way of maintaining a bond with them.

For a change, why not give gemstone world globes? These paperweights make great corporate giveaways because they are handcrafted and are made of hand-cut semi-precious stones. Each globe is unique as the colors, depending on the gemstones used, may vary.