Handcrafted

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The coating of our globes is done by hand. This technique is used for the

DUO™ -, DUORAMA™ , ROYAL™, DUO ALBA™ and DUO AZZURRO™, IMPERIAL™ and BLACK SERIES™ globes.

The maps are produced by using the offset printing method on special paper that impresses with brilliant colors and high details.

Due to the high resolution, it is almost impossible to notice the grid point with the human eye.

For experts: A 90 point grid is used for our Columbus globes which distinguishes them from competing products which are usually produced by using a 60 point grid technique.

Columbus meets Swarovski

Ein Kompliment an die Seele, ein Traum für die Augen.

Lassen Sie sich entführen in die Welt feinster Juwelierkunst und edler Handarbeit der ältesten Globusmanufaktur der Welt... mit COLUMBUS.

Mit diesem funkelnden Globus setzen Sie einen eleganten und exklusiven Akzent in Ihrer Umgebung. Die sanft schimmernden Zirkonia verleihen den Metropolen unserer Welt sowie den puristischen Linien des Globusdesigns in hochglänzendem schwarz einen faszinierenden und wertigen Auftritt.

SWAROVSKI ZIRCONIA bietet höchste Qualität und Brillanz, welche unter Einhaltung strengster Standards außergewöhnliche Präzision garantiert.

Erleben Sie die einzigartige Verbindung der COLUMBUS Welt mit SWAROVSKI ZIRCONIA zu einem ästhetisch einzigartigen Produkt

Columbus DUO | Map illuminated - physical | non-illuminated political

The DUO illuminated globe is the king of the globes and its cartography is accordingly luxurious.

Only after many color printing the DUO cartography has its final characteristical appearance. The brilliant colors when the globe is illuminated and the harmonious colors of the political map are completed by a great number of current information.

The non-illuminated globe shows the up to date political map of the world.

The illuminated globe shows the world’s physical environment in vibrant and harmonious colors and additionally an impressive amount of interesting information.

Columbus DUORAMA | Map - non-illuminated vegetation cover map/ illuminated political boundaries

At COLUMBUS we strive for perfection in everything we do. DUORAMA, the most technologically advanced physical globe ever built, redefines the globe market. The DUORAMA cartography conveys an extraordinary 3-dimensional picture of the Earth with its detailed relief shadings and the accurate physical cartography. The relief globes have a hand-papered map on which the relief is hand-modelled. Each rise of the geographical map is individually formed with a small piece of clay and placed on the glass ball. The skilled worker sticks on the clay the corrensponding extract of lthe map - a high-complicated fligree work that can not be done without an extremely calm hand and many years of experience.

Columbus ROYAL | Map - non-illuminated political/ illuminated phyiscal

The ROYAL cartography convinces with the combination of nostalgic style and politically current cartography. With descreet coloring, the political map has a very warm illumination and underlines the traditional character of the accordingly equipped globes. Non-illuminated you will see the political world, illuminated you will see the physical world.

Columbus DUO AZZURRO - Map - non-illuminated political/ illuminated physical

„We didn't just want to produce globes, we wanted to create the ultimate distinctive experience seeing the world in your home.“ Torsten Oestergaard, President and Owner , 4th Generation The task of a COLUMBUS globe may be to give customers geographical information. But it’s how we get these to our customers that demonstrates everything about the brand. When the DUO AZZURRO globe is turned off, it shows the deep blue of the oceans. However, when it is turned on, the structure of the ocean’s ground becomes visible, complete with volcanos, sea-basins and trenches. The continents are framed by a brilliant blue vignetting which makes the globe’s appearance even more attractive. The same effect is also used on the mainland. When the globe is switched on the surface structure of mountains and valleys appears in an almost three-dimensional fashion.

Columbus DUO ALBA | Map - non-illuminated political/ illuminated with blue oceans

The use of the fashionable color white gives the non-illuminated globe a reserved but charming appearance. It shows the political organization of the world as well as the structure of the oceans. When switched on, the globe not only shows a different map, it also changes its character. The oceans appear in classical deep blue, while the continents are illuminated in warm color tones which bathe the room in a pleasant atmosphere.

Columbus IMPERIAL | Map illuminated and non-illuminated political

Das von Künstlerhand geschaffene Kartenbild besticht durch seinen Stil, der an den antiker Karten angelehnt ist. Verziert mit Windrosen, Kompass und sagenumwobenen Seeungeheuern zeigt es dennoch das derzeit aktuelle politische Weltbild mit Ländernamen, Grenzen und Großstädten. Die nautischen Flaggen, Morsezeichen und das Marinealphabet sind eine wertvolle Hilfe für alle Seefahrer, Entdecker und Eroberer.

Columbus BLACK SERIES | Map illuminated and non-illuminated political

Bereits auf den ersten Blick wird deutlich: Die BLACK SERIES Modelle von COLUMBUS sind alles andere als gewöhnlich und darüber hinaus noch einzigartig. Geschwärzter Stahl in Verbindung mit einer edlen Rauchoptik verleihen diesem Modell eine besondere Extravaganz. Sein Innovationsgrad ist mindestens ebenso fesselnd wie sein Anblick. Das gegenseitige Miteinander von reinem Silber und rassigen Schwarztönen bewirkt eine beinahe magnetische Anziehungskraft dieses luxuriösen Globus.

Puristische, klare und gut ausbalancierte Proportionen fesseln die Leidenschaft für diese besonderen Schmuckstücke.
Gerne kommen wir mit den BLACK SERIES Modellen Ihrer Individualität so nahe, dass Ihr Globus ach Ihre persönlichen außergewöhnlichen Orte in Ihrer Welt zeigt. Mit einem lupenreinen Diamanten oder einer besonderen Grafik.