Inspired by the timeless beauty of antique cartography, our Modern Heirloom Handmade Globe reimagines the classic world map for today's collector. Handcrafted in our California studio using eco-conscious materials, each globe blends the elegance of vintage maps with contemporary craftsmanship to create a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Designed by artist and globe maker Wendy Gold, every globe is sustainably handmade in the USA by skilled artisans and professional woodworkers using eco-friendly materials and finishes. Featuring richly detailed vintage-inspired cartography with soft watercolor tones and classic typography, this globe is designed to feel like a treasured heirloom—equally at home in traditional and modern interiors alike.
Every globe includes a complimentary personalized message circling the North Pole, making it uniquely yours from the moment it arrives. (See image 5 for reference.)
Want to make your globe interactive? After adding your globe to your cart, you'll have the option to add our Handmade Globe Pin Kit for $45. The kit includes 100 push pins, a pin insertion tool, red string, travel flags, and a custom globe legend, allowing you to mark meaningful destinations, family travels, dream adventures, and the places that have become part of your story. (See image 6 for reference.)
Choose from four handcrafted stained maple wood base options to complement your home, office, or favorite gathering space.
Whether displayed as a striking focal point in your home, office, or library, or given as a meaningful gift, the Modern Heirloom Handmade Globe is designed to be cherished for generations. Add the optional Pin Kit to transform it into a living record of your family's journeys—past, present, and still to come.
