Chicago Desktop World Globe

12-inch (30 cm) diameter desktop world globe meticulously crafted in Chicago, Illinois. This limited edition piece is designed with both beauty and function in mind, showcasing and exceptional quality and attention to detail.

The globe stands on an round ash hardwood base, which features a unique wood grain and a clear finish that enhances its natural elegance. The globe features a distinctive beige oceans map, enriched with historical images of famous explorer ships.

One of the globe’s unique features is its soft, velvet-like finish map with raised relief embossing. This creates a tactile 3D effect, inviting you to explore its surface with your fingertips. The map includes over 3,500 place names, with political and provincial boundaries marked by grey-toned lines and rivers and coastlines highlighted in lighter grey tones. Key locations such as waterfalls and canals are also clearly indicated.

The Chicago Globe pays tribute to renowned explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, Cheng Ho, James Cook, and others, with their ships represented in the regions they explored.

Limited to just 200 pieces, each globe is fitted with a brass Limited Edition number plate, making it a unique collector’s item.