About World Globes

Frank Lloyd Wright® World Globes

Frank Lloyd Wright’s overall concept for his buildings included the integration of the furniture and decorative objects.  Replogle Globes is honored to produce a new line of globes adaped from select Wright drawings and concepts, chosen by Replogle and authorized by the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation

The Tabouret 9″ antique world globe is part of the  Frank Lloyd Wright® Collection.  The stand is an adaptation of one of the more than 22,000 drawings in the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation archives. The design is closely based on the tabouret table from a composite drawing showing the coordinating grandfather clock, chair, vase and tabouret table that Mr. Wright created for the Darwin D. Martin House, Buffalo, New York in 1903.

You can easily find discount world globes online.  There are decorative globes, antique globes or ordinary reference globes you can choose from.  There are even gemstone globes that have your favorite gemstones set in them.

Globes can really give a decorative touch in your home.  Especially those antique style globes that have a very warm and nostalgic color.  They come in different sizes as well so you can really have one that can be a centerpiece in the room.  Or you can just have a globe for reference purpose.  If you have kids who are learning about geography, this is one great learning tool to have

If you are looking for a globe of the earth, you just have to go online to find them.  You will see an assortment of globes to choose from.  There are decorative globes with gemstones in them.  You can also find antique looking globes as well.

There are globes that are specially made to depict the earth’s surface accurately.  You can really see and touch the ridges made for the mountains in these globes.  You can also find globes that were used centuries ago.  It is very interesting how new land discoveries were mapped out then.  You can compare them with the modern day globes and see how vastly different there are from each other.  

 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.

One of the best and most understated ways to show your visitors and colleagues that you are well traveled is to place a globe in your office. We are not talking about the type of globe that fifth graders find in their classrooms. There are gemstone globes available online that show much more distinction than the ordinary plastic ones.   

Many of these globes are made from beautiful materials such as lapis and opalite. These are so beautiful and they also serve as a reminder about how precious the earth really is. They are also a representation of how fabulous the earth really looks like from afar. Having a gemstone globe also adds a little sparkle to your current events, and makes an interesting conversation piece among your fellow intellectuals. 

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.

It’s pretty comical that in a country that labels itself “the super power of the world,” less than 40% of 18 to 24-year-olds can point out Iraq on a map of the Middle East. More than 30% of young Americans don’t understand time zone differences and two-thirds of this population can’t find Louisiana on a U.S. world map. Some may say Americans’ lack of geographical knowledge is due to decreased teaching of the subject in schools, while others might believe parents should be responsible for teaching their kids about the globe.It doesn’t matter which one of these opinions is true, it only matters that some type of action is taken to teach kids about the world map. Parents should give their kids the tools they need to understand world locations. Inflatable globes can make learning fun. Parents can point out world locations to kids while tossing the ball back and forth.