The Swing World Globe by Atmosphere is one of the few desk globes which can sit on a desk without obscuring the view. Most desk globes are 30cm diameter, but the 11cm Swing saves space whilst allowing room for as many geographical highlights as you'll need. Capital cities are easily identified, and because this is a 2010 release, the details are up to date. Ouagoudougou is no longer the capital of Upper Volta. You'll need this to work out why.
The Swing Globe is the epitome of something useful and beautiful. It's educational and can transform the look of a work area. The Swing World Globe is also powerful fun to prod - and watch your world bobble around on its base.
Atmosphere is a new company specialising in globes of the world. Co-designer Kristoffer Zeuthen is a Dane who spent years living and working in Melbourne. His Swing globe is made from aluminium with rubber base. It's made in Italy.
Crucial trivia : whilst the Danes and their fellow Vikings were amongst history's greatest seafarers, they weren't cartographers, and didn't produce a single map. Until now.