{"product_id":"lafayette-16-antique-illuminated-floor-globe-walnut-stand","title":"Lafayette 16\" Antique Illuminated Floor Heirloom Globe","description":"\u003cp\u003eTransform your library or executive study with the Lafayette 16\" Antique Illuminated Floor Heirloom Globe, a masterpiece that \u003cb\u003ebridges the gap\u003c\/b\u003e between sophisticated furniture and detailed geographical reference. This stately 33-inch floor model is specifically engineered for \u003cb\u003echair-side viewing\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing you to explore the furthest reaches of the Earth while relaxing in your favorite armchair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTactile Topography and Ambient Illumination (16\" Floor Globe)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the world in \u003cb\u003ethree dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e through the Lafayette’s unique raised relief map. Feel the \u003cb\u003erugged textures\u003c\/b\u003e of the Himalayan peaks and the vast stretches of the Andes, providing a tactile understanding of global terrain that traditional flat maps simply can't give you. The hand-applied antique-style parchment map is updated with the \u003cb\u003elatest geopolitical boundaries\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring your reference tool is as accurate as it is beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen evening falls, activate the internal light source to bathe your room in a \u003cb\u003ewarm, ambient glow\u003c\/b\u003e. The dual-cartographic map is designed to reveal additional hidden geographical details when illuminated, making every discovery feel like a \u003cb\u003erewarding journey\u003c\/b\u003e. This feature solves the problem of difficult-to-read geography in low-light environments while doubling as a prestigious decor accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage Craftsmanship and Functional Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to last generations, the Lafayette features a \u003cb\u003esolid hardwood base\u003c\/b\u003e with a rich, velvety walnut finish. The globe is cradled by a \u003cb\u003efull die-cast metal meridian\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing for a seamless 360-degree rotation to view any point on the planet with ease. For added convenience, the base is equipped with \u003cb\u003esmooth-rolling casters\u003c\/b\u003e, making it simple to move this 15-pound statement piece to different areas of your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 inches (40.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 33\" H x 23\" W x 23\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStand Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid Hardwood with Walnut Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeridian:\u003c\/b\u003e Painted Full Die-Cast Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMap Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique Parchment \/ Political Boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/b\u003e Internal Lighting, Raised Relief, Updatable Map Program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e Dust the hardwood and meridian with a dry micro-fiber cloth; avoid liquid cleaners on the sphere surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to standard mass-produced fiberboard globes, this heirloom-quality model offers a \u003cb\u003esuperior tactile experience\u003c\/b\u003e and a more robust hardwood structure. Unlike competitors that become obsolete as borders change, this unit is eligible for an \u003cb\u003eexclusive updatable globe program\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing you to replace the sphere at a significant discount in the future. This ensures your investment remains a \u003cb\u003epermanent fixture\u003c\/b\u003e in your collection for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Replogle Globes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45302418931891,"sku":"64005","price":817.14,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8088\/7731\/files\/20947439-1.jpg?v=1776813778","url":"https:\/\/replogleglobes.ca\/products\/lafayette-16-antique-illuminated-floor-globe-walnut-stand","provider":"Replogle Globes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}