Globe Light 10” Copper Azure Blue

LED - Light Emitting Diode - a small light source

Contemporary - Modern era design

Copper - A metal element with a chemical formula of CU. A excellent conductor of electricity and heat.

Contemporary - A design reference to indicate post war modern design

Blue - A primary colour

Stylish - A desirable design or layout

Gift - Something that is presented without expecting anything in return

LED - Light Emitting Diode. A bulb that is very efficient at producing light. Often small.

Contemporary - An object that is living in the same time.

Simple - Basic, easy no difficulty in understanding.

Azure - A hue of blue. Colour #007FFF. Halfway between blue and cyan.

Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.