Top 10 Illuminated Globes

Liven up your room with a stylish Illuminated Globe

Curated by Stanfords team
For your desk or as décor
Globes with extra features

The world is your oyster…but a globe is your pearl

Here is a selection of our favourite globes, all with a unique twist, to add some Geo themed quirks to your desk and room!

1
The Carlyle Globe

The Carlyle Globe

Best for: The Details

: Beautifully vintage style globe that is not only illuminated but also features raised relief! Exceptionally detailed and elegantly mounted on dark wood.

£175
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Safari Plus Kids Animal Globe with Wooden Base

Safari Plus Kids Animal Globe with Wooden Base

Best for: Animal enthusiasts and children

Lovely globe with some fantastic illustrations of animals and marine wildlife in their natural habitat. Also comes with a helpful booklet describing and explaining each animal.

£115
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Atlas Globe Dark Blue Mini Walnut

Atlas Globe Dark Blue Mini Walnut

Best for: A compact, interactive mini globe

It fits in the palm of your hand and is set on a smooth walnut base. When lit, it reveals detailed labels of the world’s countries.

£78.99
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4
The Charleston Classic Globe

The Charleston Classic Globe

Best for: The simply practical

A classic globe mounted on steel, extremely practical and clear. Has more vibrant colours in comparison to the alternative – The Charleston Illuminated Globe.

£65
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5
Neon Executive NatGeo Globe

Neon Executive NatGeo Globe

Best for: A stylish addition to your desk

The antique style mapping, along with an innovative oak base design creates for a sleek design, perfect for adding a sophisticated touch to your desk, whether in an office, or at home.

£195
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Circus Globe for Kids Illuminated

Circus Globe for Kids Illuminated

Best for: Kids

Brightly coloured with illustrations of animals for countries as well as major landmarks. Made with a plastic holder and wooden base.

£75
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7
Smart Moon Lamp – Walnut

Smart Moon Lamp – Walnut

Best for: Space lovers

A very cool floating globe of the Moon. Though it is without labelling, it not only illuminates, but comes with a textured surface to reflect the moon’s topography.

£149.99
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Elite Globe Illuminated

Elite Globe Illuminated

Best for: Physical and Political in one

This globe’s features change when the light is switched on and off. When unlit, physical features of the land are visible. When turned on, however, political boundaries and place names are illuminated.

£54
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Bradley Illuminated Globe

Bradley Illuminated Globe

Best for: An elegant desk globe

Antique style globe with very fine details indicating relief, ocean currents and other illustrations of explorers and ships. The painted metal half meridian and mahogany wood base as well as the time zone disc come together to create a very fine globe.

£165
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10
Maximus Illuminated Gyromatic Globe

Maximus Illuminated Gyromatic Globe

Best for: A sturdy yet stylish globe

The Globe. Featuring details of the world’s physical features and names, the globe is mounted on a sturdy wood pedestal which provides a traditional feel whilst also making it durable.

£280
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How did we pick these globes?

We have picked these illuminated globes based on how aesthetically pleasing, information intensive and suitable for a wide age range they are. We included a few that are more about the information they provide as well as several more décor-suitable globes. There is also a wide range of quality provided – made with different materials such as mahogany, steel and plastic.

Which globe is right for you?

This list includes globes suited towards children as well as adults. Decide whether you want to purchase it as a gift and for who!

Stanfords' recommendation

Keep in mind that not all globes are the same size. When buying, make sure to check the descriptions section for the radius and other dimensions of the globe.

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