Replogle Finley Blue Ocean.Floor Globe, Walnut-Finish Wooden Cradle.20 Inch, Illuminated, Blue Sphere.26"W X 26"D X 37"H, 17.5 lbs.Hand-crafted in the USA.The breathtaking Replogle Blue Ocean Finley Illuminated Floor Globe matches an elegant political map with a European influenced design. The sizable 20 inch sphere is cradled by an attractive, walnut-finish wooden base. The stand's four legs support a horizontal 360 degree ring that evokes a Danish inspired design, with clear lines and minimal ornamentation. A full, aluminum meridian frames the globe. Latitudinal calibrations are engraved in the brushed brass color of the meridian. The Finley features a blue ocean political map rendered in an antique style. The meticulously detailed map has thousands of place names that are completely current despite the nostalgic style. The globe includes classic cartographical ornamentation like elaborate compass roses, cartouches and legends. Each country is shaded in an artfully considered color that contrasts with its neighboring nations, along with the ocean's bluish hue. To best experience this world globe's wealth of geographical information, simply touch the meridian to ignite the model's internal light bulb. This floor globe's sumptuous rays fill up a room, saturating the room in soothing, beautiful light. The luminous brilliance of the Finley has a peaceful effect. The refined style of the Blue Ocean Finley Illuminated Floor Globe makes it one of Replogle's greatest models. With its restrained composition and sturdy construction, the Finley's design showcases Replogle's extraordinary achievement with this world globe.