Duplex illuminated globe - Paul Oestergaard - 1970-1980
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 130 - € 190
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Estimated period 1970–1980; material: Plastic.
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Columbus Verlag – Duplex Illuminated Globe – Smoked Acrylic Stand – West Germany – 1970s
In excellent condition – No reserve.
Beautiful vintage Duplex illuminated globe by Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard GmbH, the renowned German publisher of high-quality globes and cartographic instruments.
This striking model features a large globe mounted in a fully smoked acrylic support frame, giving the piece a refined modernist / space-age aesthetic typical of the 1970s.
Columbus Verlag, founded in 1909 in Berlin by Paul Oestergaard, is one of Germany’s leading globe manufacturers.
This company is internationally known for its highly detailed cartography and the innovative Duplex political/physical globe system:
- With light on: the globe shows the physical map of the Earth’s surface, emphasizing relief and geography.
- With light off: the globe displays the political map with national borders.
Condition
In excellent working condition with only minor signs of age.
Manufacturer: Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard GmbH – West Germany
Model: Type 40 34 91
Materials: Printed globe, smoked acrylic frame
Dimensions: Approx. 37 x 37 x 37 cm (h x w x d)
Electrical specifications
220 V – max. 25 W
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
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Columbus Verlag – Duplex Illuminated Globe – Smoked Acrylic Stand – West Germany – 1970s
In excellent condition – No reserve.
Beautiful vintage Duplex illuminated globe by Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard GmbH, the renowned German publisher of high-quality globes and cartographic instruments.
This striking model features a large globe mounted in a fully smoked acrylic support frame, giving the piece a refined modernist / space-age aesthetic typical of the 1970s.
Columbus Verlag, founded in 1909 in Berlin by Paul Oestergaard, is one of Germany’s leading globe manufacturers.
This company is internationally known for its highly detailed cartography and the innovative Duplex political/physical globe system:
- With light on: the globe shows the physical map of the Earth’s surface, emphasizing relief and geography.
- With light off: the globe displays the political map with national borders.
Condition
In excellent working condition with only minor signs of age.
Manufacturer: Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard GmbH – West Germany
Model: Type 40 34 91
Materials: Printed globe, smoked acrylic frame
Dimensions: Approx. 37 x 37 x 37 cm (h x w x d)
Electrical specifications
220 V – max. 25 W
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Type
Duplex illuminated globe
Material
Plastic
Designer/artist/maker
Paul Oestergaard
Country of Origin
Germany
Style
Design
Manufacturer/brand
Columbus Verlag
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
37 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
37 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
