Sometimes bigger is better! And with a globe, the bigger the diameter the more surface and the more geography. We like the clean, simple lines and tapered legs of this chair-side model, manufactured in the United States by Replogle. The handsome stand is crafted of solid maple with a walnut stain. The striking 20" diameter antique ocean globe is encircled by a die-cast, brass-plated meridian. With touch-on illumination -- and 4,200 place names. A blue ocean (GLB21) is also available.  (GLB20, $1300.00)

Replogle Globes