{"product_id":"vintage-1950-s-german-mid-century-modern-columbus-verlag-paul-oestergaard-duo-erdglobus-illuminated-glass-12-inch-globe","title":"Vintage 1950’s German Mid Century Modern Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard Duo Erdglobus Illuminated Glass 12-Inch Globe","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e♦️$40.00 flat rate shipping to all of the United States (Combined, international, and freight shipping as well as local pickup available upon request!) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smokin' Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48285770940571,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4310\/5179\/files\/53D54305-975B-4945-8B8F-3B0F19BEEE70.jpg?v=1776247660","url":"https:\/\/www.smokinfinds.com\/products\/vintage-1950-s-german-mid-century-modern-columbus-verlag-paul-oestergaard-duo-erdglobus-illuminated-glass-12-inch-globe","provider":"Smokin' Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}