You can choose from a floor or table globe when purchasing one for a friend or family member’s home or office. A floor model will come on a stand and vary in height and size. There are several different styles of stands to choose from including a traditional wood or a contemporary hard metal. Once you decide on the stand you can choose from hundreds of styles and textures. A table globe is a good choice for a small office or if your home space is limited. It can be set on a desk, bookshelf or credenza and not take up any floor space. Some globes actually convert from a floor to a table model with simple modifications. One of the more familiar table globes you see today is the bright blue or light beige globes that might have a raised relief. A raised relief gives the globe a nice texture and appealing look.

One of the most popular style of globes is a gemstone globe. It is crafted with a variety of semiprecious stones that are individually hand carved. The craftsmanship of a gemstone globe is very impressive and will be a wonderful conversation piece. Each country is hand-carved using different colored stones making the appearance of the globe extremely impressive. Because of the detail and craftsmanship it can be one of the more expensive globes.

An illuminated globe, which has the light built inside the globe to emit a soft light, is an exciting feature in any room. Some globes are made to show one detail when the light is on and a different detail when the light is off. This gives you two globes in one, and a very special keepsake to the recipient of such an enlightening gift. Lights can also be placed on the outside of the globe and this can be a more affordable feature on the smaller globes. Whichever World globe you choose will be an artistic display item in any home or office.