Savor the extraordinary style of the Columbus Stuttgart Illuminated Glass Desktop Globe 16 Inch. The sizable 16 inch glass sphere is cradled by the brushed stainless steel base and half-meridian. The tubular meridian holds the desktop globe at a 23.5 degree angle and features a time dial at its northern apex. The sturdy base is a tasteful complement to the elegance of the world globe itself.
The Stuttgart is a prime example of Columbus' one of a kind DUORAMA technology. When the model is not illuminated, a detailed physical map spans its surface. The naturalistic colors of the landmasses are offset by the complex blue ocean hue, which showcases the various depths of the underwater floor. With the flip of the desktop globe's light switch, some qualities of a political map emerge on the continents. The different colors Columbus globe light up the room brilliantly.
The large, 16 inch glass globe was hand blown by skilled artisans, enabling its rich illumination and clear cartography to be aptly showcased. Columbus remains the only manufacturer that still makes glass world globes in this fashion. The map was also hand cut and manually applied to the sphere by skilled craftspeople, in what is a highly labor intensive artisanal process. The Columbus Stuttgart Illuminated Glass Desktop Globe 16 Inch is a testament to the artistic craftsmanship that has come to define the German manufacturer, which has been around for over a century. This artistic beauty belongs in your home or office!
Light powered by cord to be plugged into wall. Cord is not shown in product photo.
Raised Relief | No |
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Ocean Color | Blue |
Globe Material | Glass |