Gridded Globe – 3D Printed Home Decor Inspired by 1964 Unisphere

Your shelf, styled the way you pictured it.

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$20.59

Color: Gray

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Hold the world in your hand with this iconic geometric globe design
Inspired by the Unisphere from the 1964 New York World's Fair
Striking lattice structure adds modern sculptural appeal to any room
Perfect conversation piece for desks, shelves, and display cases
Digitally fabricated from detailed 3D print files for crisp geometry

The Gridded Globe is a stunning piece of 3D printed home decor that captures the iconic silhouette of the Unisphere, the monumental steel globe built for the 1964 New York World's Fair. This miniature tribute features the same distinctive lattice framework, transforming a midcentury landmark into a desktop-ready 3D print that celebrates both retro-futurism and modern maker culture.

Designed by Michael Curry for a 2012 WIRED magazine feature, the Gridded Globe showcases the precision possible with digital fabrication. Its open grid structure creates dramatic shadows and reveals the spherical geometry from every angle, making it equally at home on a bookshelf, office desk, or display cabinet.

More than just a decorative object, this piece invites you to literally hold the world in the palm of your hand. The intricate web of meridians and parallels creates a sculptural quality that shifts as you rotate it, offering new perspectives with each viewing angle. It's a perfect gift for world travelers, history enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the intersection of design and technology.