illuminated globe series: earth, moon and stars

ever since, at the end of the 15th century, nuremberg merchant
martin behaim had the world, at the time still very incomplete,
printed onto a globe, the latter have been extremely popular as a
compact cartographic medium. in an illuminated version they are
not only particularly practical but also an impressive accessory
for any living room or study. the absolut-lighting globe »erde«
(earth) offers a clever dual-image system. when lit up it presents
a physical map of our world, when unlit, a political one, in english
or german, as preferred. the globes »mond« (moon) and »sterne«
(stars) invite their owners on a virtual trip through strange worlds,
bathing the room where they stand in a gentle, dreamy light.

this illuminated globe series features an impressively appealing
mixture of materials, craftsmanship to »absolut«’s usual high standards
and, for the standard lamp version, a height that can be
adjusted smoothly.

design: michael rösing