This 1960s–1970s illuminated desktop globe by Nova Rico, founded in Florence around 1954–1955 and active until approximately 2018, is a particular kind of object — at once educational, decorative, and quietly commanding of whatever room it inhabits.
Type: World Globe, Illuminated Desktop
Maker: Nova Rico, Florence, Italy
Map Type: Physical & Political
Material: Plastic
Origin: Florence, Italy
Era: 1960s–1970s (estimated)
Dimensions: Approx. 18″H × 12″ diameter
Condition: Good vintage condition. Illuminated and functional. Time dial at North Pole missing a portion — photographed. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
A sophisticated gift for the world traveler, the home office, the teacher, or anyone who believes a well-dressed room deserves a globe.
Nova Rico produced some of Italy's finest desktop globes using vacuum-formed maps crafted with the precision of cartographic artisans. This illuminated physical and political globe lights from within, making it equally useful as a reading reference and as a warm, atmospheric accent light for a study or library. At 18 inches tall with a 12-inch diameter, it has genuine presence. Note: this item requires a very large box for safe shipping; please keep that in mind at checkout.
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