Vintage 1950’s German Mid Century Modern Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard Duo Erdglobus Illuminated Glass 12-Inch Globe

Up for sale is a Vintage 1950’s German Mid Century Modern Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard Duo Erdglobus Illuminated Glass 12-Inch Globe! It measures 16 1/4” tall and 12” in diameter. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear (works fine (comes with plug converter); some light surface wear to globe and base). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

This spectacular vintage 1950’s German Mid Century Modern illuminated glass globe was produced by the world-renowned cartography firm Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard, celebrated globally for crafting some of the most sophisticated dual-mapping cartographic instruments of the mid twentieth century. Masterfully constructed with a blown glass sphere, this piece utilizes their signature "Duo Erdglobus" technology, displaying a sharp, highly detailed political map of post-war borders in its unlit state, which seamlessly transforms into a rich topographical view revealing ocean currents, submarine trenches, and mountain relief patterns when internal light is projected through the glass. The authentic German-language cartography features delicate line work, vintage colorways, and the official Columbus Verlag cartouche, all elegantly suspended within a calibrated metal meridian arc and anchored to a solid wooden pedestal base finished with a sleek metal collar. Combining rare European craftsmanship with iconic mid-century industrial design, this glowing sculptural globe functions as both an extraordinary historical artifact and a sophisticated ambient lighting feature, making it a standout focal point for an executive office, home library, or curated collection of vintage cartography.

♦️$40.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!)