Blurring the line between globe and furniture accessory. A hardwood base in a dark cherry finish enhances the vibrant colours of the 16" antique-ocean ball, which is held by a metal die-cast meridian. This is a globe that lends richness to its surroundings — substantial, traditional and clearly built to last, the sort of piece that anchors a room rather than sitting quietly on a shelf. French-language cartography throughout.