Regardless of trends, there will always be a place in our home for a globe (or two or ten). Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, they're also good to have around for reference... or just to get a little perspective on things. Here we've compiled some of our favorite set-ups of globes in homes, including a few creative uses for them.
You don't have to go whole hog with a collection of them, one globe makes a nice statement, too. From Christy and John's Logan Square Bungalow
A bit of a variation on the ol' light up globe. You could also cut it in half for a shade (though you'd be sacrificing its orginal purpose). From Adrienne's House Tour
Some comments from this original post pointed out the eyeball creep-factor of this set-up. Maybe attach the globes from their side to tone that aspect down?
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You can never go wrong with a globe!
...okay, maybe the last picture, but apart from that.
We at Mortise & Tenon and Yourfurniturelink love this idea! Display your collectables! There should be no reason that your ceramic kitty collection should be hidden in a box under your bed! Bring it out into the open! Show off your (lets face it!) COOL STUFF!
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Can anyone tell me what color/brand paint that is in the first photo--I love it.
Globes rule. I have a serious addiction to them.
Help.
Lol @ littleinkpot...
That last picture is... disconcerting.
I want more globes. I have one, and it'd look PERFECT with just a few more... (Particularly if they're vintage. If it doesn't have the USSR, I'm not interested ^_~)
I love the look of globes...but that last photo is just eerie!
Don't forget globe bars!
http://www.1worldglobes.com/1WorldGlobes/globebars.htm (not my site)
RE: Last photo - why only look at the pole? Suspending each globe to show a different locale would be more visually interesting and mentally stimulating.
Hey, globe bars- I'll drink to that!
thanks for the link, Manys...
I finally brought to my new coop the one I'd grown up with (like the top-most right one in the first photo). It used to be on its tall stand, but I put it on the small base alone, then dispensed with the base all together and it's happily lolling in the corner of my room now.
I may be showing my true furniture design novice feathers, but that desk in the first photo -- where can I find it (i.e., who makes it/designed it/sells it...)?
Also, too, the last photo scares me.
Okay, I think I've figured out that the desk is Paul McCobb. Now where can I find one in the bay area?
I love the light made from a globe!
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What is up with that last photo?! Repetition gone awry!