Celestial and terrestrial globes - Girard, Barrère & Thomas – Mid-Century Terrestrial Globe on Iron Tripod – Paris – c. 1952–1955 - 1950-1960
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A French mid‑century terrestrial globe on a slender cast‑iron tripod, dating to circa 1952–1955, with a printed paper sphere on iron and paper materials, approximately 30 cm high and in good condition with age‑related wear.
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Rare and highly decorative French terrestrial globe published by Girard, Barrère & Thomas, Géographes-Éditeurs, 17 Rue de Buci, Paris, dating from the early to mid-1950s.
A particularly attractive example thanks to its unusual minimalist three-legged iron tripod stand, giving the globe a distinctly Mid-Century Modern appearance.
The original cartographic label reads:
“GLOBE TERRESTRE – Échelle 1/65.000.000 – GIRARD, BARRÈRE ET THOMAS – Géographes-Éditeurs – 17 Rue de Buci, Paris (VIe)”
The beautifully detailed French-language political map retains its vivid period colours and provides a fascinating snapshot of the geopolitical world of the early 1950s.
Several historical geographical names remain visible, including the Belgian Congo, French West Africa, French Equatorial Africa, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, together with numerous former colonial territories. Israel is already represented and Libya appears as an independent state, helping to place this edition in the early to mid-1950s, approximately 1952–1955.
The oceans are finely detailed with period maritime information and ocean currents, while the numerous historical place names make the globe particularly interesting from both a decorative and cartographic point of view.
The sphere is mounted within its original dark metal meridian and rests on an elegant tripod structure made from slender iron rods, an unusually modern construction that gives the object a light, almost sculptural appearance.
Condition: The globe is preserved in its authentic original patina, with age-related wear, light staining and oxidation consistent with its age. The cartography remains attractive and clearly legible, with strong original colours. One of the small rubber feet of the iron tripod is missing, as clearly shown in the photographs. This does not affect the stability or functionality of the globe.
Publisher: Girard, Barrère & Thomas
Place: Paris, France
Period: circa 1952–1955
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Vintage Cartographic Design
Material: printed paper/cartographic sphere and iron structure
Scale: 1:65,000,000
Total height: approx. 30 cm
Globe circumference: approx. 60 cm
Globe diameter: approx. 19.1 cm
A beautiful and increasingly decorative French Mid-Century globe, combining historical cartography with an exceptionally elegant tripod design. An attractive collector's piece for a study, library, office or Mid-Century interior.
Seller's Story
Archivio51 is a business specializing in the research, selection and sale of vintage, design and collectible objects, chosen for their authenticity, aesthetic quality, history and character.
The selection mainly includes interior complements and decorative objects, vintage lighting, globes and maps, perpetual desk calendars, pharmacy and apothecary items, display mannequins and busts, walking sticks, objects in bronze, brass, marble, onyx and wood, industrial and workshop items, signs, decorative containers and other small collectible items.
Each piece is individually researched and selected, with particular attention to its period, provenance, materials, craftsmanship, original patina and condition. When possible, the object is also studied and contextualized to reconstruct its history, era and function.
Archivio51 operates primarily through online sales platforms, addressing collectors, vintage and design enthusiasts, interior designers and international clients seeking original and uncommon objects.
The goal is not merely to sell used objects, but to bring pieces with a story back to light and give them a new place, preserving their identity, charm and authenticity.
Archivio51 – Selection of uncommon, timeless objects.
Translated by Google TranslateRare and highly decorative French terrestrial globe published by Girard, Barrère & Thomas, Géographes-Éditeurs, 17 Rue de Buci, Paris, dating from the early to mid-1950s.
A particularly attractive example thanks to its unusual minimalist three-legged iron tripod stand, giving the globe a distinctly Mid-Century Modern appearance.
The original cartographic label reads:
“GLOBE TERRESTRE – Échelle 1/65.000.000 – GIRARD, BARRÈRE ET THOMAS – Géographes-Éditeurs – 17 Rue de Buci, Paris (VIe)”
The beautifully detailed French-language political map retains its vivid period colours and provides a fascinating snapshot of the geopolitical world of the early 1950s.
Several historical geographical names remain visible, including the Belgian Congo, French West Africa, French Equatorial Africa, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, together with numerous former colonial territories. Israel is already represented and Libya appears as an independent state, helping to place this edition in the early to mid-1950s, approximately 1952–1955.
The oceans are finely detailed with period maritime information and ocean currents, while the numerous historical place names make the globe particularly interesting from both a decorative and cartographic point of view.
The sphere is mounted within its original dark metal meridian and rests on an elegant tripod structure made from slender iron rods, an unusually modern construction that gives the object a light, almost sculptural appearance.
Condition: The globe is preserved in its authentic original patina, with age-related wear, light staining and oxidation consistent with its age. The cartography remains attractive and clearly legible, with strong original colours. One of the small rubber feet of the iron tripod is missing, as clearly shown in the photographs. This does not affect the stability or functionality of the globe.
Publisher: Girard, Barrère & Thomas
Place: Paris, France
Period: circa 1952–1955
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Vintage Cartographic Design
Material: printed paper/cartographic sphere and iron structure
Scale: 1:65,000,000
Total height: approx. 30 cm
Globe circumference: approx. 60 cm
Globe diameter: approx. 19.1 cm
A beautiful and increasingly decorative French Mid-Century globe, combining historical cartography with an exceptionally elegant tripod design. An attractive collector's piece for a study, library, office or Mid-Century interior.
Seller's Story
Archivio51 is a business specializing in the research, selection and sale of vintage, design and collectible objects, chosen for their authenticity, aesthetic quality, history and character.
The selection mainly includes interior complements and decorative objects, vintage lighting, globes and maps, perpetual desk calendars, pharmacy and apothecary items, display mannequins and busts, walking sticks, objects in bronze, brass, marble, onyx and wood, industrial and workshop items, signs, decorative containers and other small collectible items.
Each piece is individually researched and selected, with particular attention to its period, provenance, materials, craftsmanship, original patina and condition. When possible, the object is also studied and contextualized to reconstruct its history, era and function.
Archivio51 operates primarily through online sales platforms, addressing collectors, vintage and design enthusiasts, interior designers and international clients seeking original and uncommon objects.
The goal is not merely to sell used objects, but to bring pieces with a story back to light and give them a new place, preserving their identity, charm and authenticity.
Archivio51 – Selection of uncommon, timeless objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Diameter
20 cm
Iron type
Cast iron
Paper type
Papier-mache
Type
Celestial and terrestrial globes
Number of objects
1
Material
Iron, Paper
Designer/artist/maker
Girard, Barrère & Thomas – Mid-Century Terrestrial Globe on Iron Tripod – Paris – c. 1952–1955
Country of origin
France
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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