Inspired by the elegance of 19th-century cartography, our Heritage Handmade Globe beautifully restores an original 1800s world map in soft vintage pastels. Handcrafted in our California studio using eco-conscious materials, each globe celebrates the artistry and romance of historical exploration while becoming 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 authentic 1800s cartography enhanced with delicate vintage hues and finely illustrated ocean currents, this globe captures the timeless beauty of antique mapmaking while offering a distinctive artistic perspective on our world.
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 family travels, heritage destinations, meaningful places, dream adventures, and the journeys that tell 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 in a library, study, office, or gifted to a history lover, traveler, or collector, the Heritage Handmade Globe is a celebration of the world's rich cartographic history. Add the optional Pin Kit to transform it into a living record of your own journeys while honoring those who came before.
