Decorative ornament - Spain - Globe

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Iron globe from 1970s to 1980s in good used condition, height 46 cm, width 35 cm and depth 28 cm, originating from Spain, titled Globo Terráqueo.

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This contemporary-designed globe, produced at the end of the 20th century, combines the tradition of scientific objects with a modern, decorative aesthetic.

The central sphere features a warm finish, with reliefs suggesting continents and geographic textures, but treated in an artistic rather than cartographic way, giving it an almost sculptural character.

The color, deep and earthy, contrasts with the metal rings that surround it, creating a balance between the organic and the industrial.

The hoops enclosing the globe, of dark metal, evoke the ancient armillary spheres, reinterpreted here with clean lines and a more streamlined design.

The arrow piercing the piece adds dynamism and a point of visual tension, as if pointing to an imaginary axis that invites you to turn the world with your gaze.

The base, sturdy and decorative, mixes dark tones and bronze details that provide stability and presence.

Its design, with carved motifs and an elegant profile, anchors the piece and makes it a decorative object of great personality.

Overall, it is a globe that does not pretend to be a scientific instrument, but a design piece: an object that combines history, symbolism, and contemporary aesthetics, perfect to stand out in an office, a library, or a living room where details with character are appreciated.

Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

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This contemporary-designed globe, produced at the end of the 20th century, combines the tradition of scientific objects with a modern, decorative aesthetic.

The central sphere features a warm finish, with reliefs suggesting continents and geographic textures, but treated in an artistic rather than cartographic way, giving it an almost sculptural character.

The color, deep and earthy, contrasts with the metal rings that surround it, creating a balance between the organic and the industrial.

The hoops enclosing the globe, of dark metal, evoke the ancient armillary spheres, reinterpreted here with clean lines and a more streamlined design.

The arrow piercing the piece adds dynamism and a point of visual tension, as if pointing to an imaginary axis that invites you to turn the world with your gaze.

The base, sturdy and decorative, mixes dark tones and bronze details that provide stability and presence.

Its design, with carved motifs and an elegant profile, anchors the piece and makes it a decorative object of great personality.

Overall, it is a globe that does not pretend to be a scientific instrument, but a design piece: an object that combines history, symbolism, and contemporary aesthetics, perfect to stand out in an office, a library, or a living room where details with character are appreciated.

Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Globe
Material
Iron
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
46 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
28 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
SpainVerified
2833
Objects sold
90.1%
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