What Largeglobes does

Largeglobes is a Romanian artisan manufacturer that handcrafts premium large-format world globes and specialty planetary globes. Founded in 2015 by Remus Gall and headquartered in Carei, Romania, the company operates under the parent entity PlanetBuilders.art with a small team of 1–10 employees comprised of artists, cartographers, and programmers. Its product range spans Earth globes, planetary globes (Mars, Jupiter), a cosmological Universe globe based on James Webb imagery, historical globes, and a Pangea specialty globe, all produced as hand-finished, large-format pieces.

The business model is direct-to-consumer luxury e-commerce, with a Shopify storefront and worldwide shipping via FedEx. Products command premium entry prices of $7,500–$8,900+, positioning the company in the high-end home décor and collector gifting segment. Distribution is supplemented by a partnership with SIMEX Furniture for custom pedestals and a display relationship with the Baia-Mare Planetarium, which lend institutional visibility and a complementary product ecosystem.

The company is bootstrapped, with no external funding rounds disclosed. It has invested in brand-building through its appearance on Shark Tank Romania and recognition as a Top 10 Luxury Gift by Luxury Lifestyle Magazine in 2024. The operating model is fundamentally artisan and low-volume, and there is no public disclosure of revenue, unit volume, or growth metrics.

Name

Largeglobes

Legal name

PlanetBuilders.art

Website

https://largeglobes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Largeglobes is a Romanian artisan manufacturer founded in 2015 that handcrafts premium large-format Earth, planetary, and specialty globes, selling direct-to-consumer worldwide at luxury price points starting at $7,500.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Handcrafted Globes

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)

akta.pro primary industry

International DTC & Brand.com (Global Shipping) (CRAFAJAB)

Keywords

• Handmade world globes
• Custom globe manufacturing
• Luxury home decor
• Large floor globes
• Planetary globes

Headquarters

HQ city

Carei

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Handmade Custom Large World Globes: One-time purchase of bespoke handmade large world globes ranging from 30cm desktop models to 80cm+ floor-standing pieces. Customization options include personalized maps, custom locations (up to 30 personalization options), custom pedestal designs. Globes are made to order with delivery timeframes of 1-2 months for personalized orders.
2. Custom Hardwood Pedestals and Furniture: Hand-carved hardwood pedestals and furniture for large globes, offered through SIMEX Furniture collaboration
3. Celestial and Specialty Globes: Specialty globes including the Globe of the Universe featuring James Webb Deep Field galaxies and Mars planet globes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Largeglobes designs and handcrafts bespoke large world globes (30cm to 100cm) using natural pigments, 3D topography data, and satellite imagery, sold via direct-to-consumer e-commerce. The product line spans Earth, historical, and celestial themed globes with extensive personalization (up to 30 custom options) and hand-carved hardwood pedestals offered through a SIMEX Furniture collaboration. All globes are custom-made to order with 1-2 month delivery times.

Product overview

Largeglobes is a handmade luxury globe manufacturer offering bespoke large world globes and planetary globes. Their product portfolio includes Earth globes (The Blue Planet, Terra Ultra Realistic, Ancient Vintage, Explorer, Time Traveler's, Turquoise), historical globes (Dinosaur/Pangea), celestial globes (Mars, Jupiter, Universe), and the upcoming Ice Planet. All globes are handcrafted with natural pigments, feature satellite imagery accuracy, and are available in multiple sizes (50cm, 80cm, 100cm diameter). The company also offers custom personalization options including custom maps, pedestals, and up to 30 personalization choices. Products come with hand-carved hardwood pedestals and marble bases through their SIMEX Furniture collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Blue Planet World Globe A large floor-standing world globe featuring detailed Earth geography rendered with natural pigment colors, available in multiple sizes including 50cm and 80cm diameter. Designed for luxury home and office use.
• Terra - Ultra Realistic World Globe An ultra-realistic world globe combining detailed satellite imagery of both geographical and political features, handcrafted with natural environment colors. Targeted at customers seeking highly accurate Earth representation.
• The Ancient Vintage World Globe An antique-style large floor-standing world globe with vintage aesthetics and classic cartography finishes, designed for traditional interior styling.
• The Explorer World Globe A handcrafted rotating globe featuring hand-drawn historical ships depicting maritime exploration, made from gypsum, canvas, natural pigments, hardwood oak, marble, and brass. Designed for maritime history enthusiasts and luxury interiors.
• Time Traveler's Globe with Stand A limited edition rotating globe with historical cartography features designed to evoke the spirit of exploration and historical voyages.
• Turquoise World Globe A desktop world globe featuring vibrant turquoise coloring, handcrafted with natural pigments and a marble base. Designed as an aesthetic decorative piece.
• The Mars Globe A detailed Mars globe featuring NASA satellite imagery of the Red Planet, including Olympus Mons and Valles Marineris, available in modern floor-standing format.
• Globe of the Universe - James Webb Deep Field Galaxies An artistic representation of the universe featuring NASA James Webb Space Telescope imagery of deep field galaxies, depicting approximately 25,000 galaxies from the early universe.
• Jupiter Globe - Ultra HD James Webb Globe An ultra HD globe of Jupiter featuring James Webb Space Telescope imagery of the gas giant planet.
• Pangea Globe - Earth 200 million years ago A globe depicting Earth's supercontinent Pangea during the Triassic period, 200 million years ago, showing dinosaur-era continental configurations.
• The Ice Planet - White World Globe A white/ice-colored world globe design featuring a minimalist aesthetic, handcrafted as a designer decorative piece.
• Custom Hand-Carved Hardwood Pedestals and Furniture Bespoke hand-carved unique hardwood pedestals and furniture for large world globes, offered through the SIMEX Furniture collaboration. Sold alongside globe purchases as complementary pieces.
• Globe Personalization Service Custom personalization service allowing customers to add custom locations, maps, and design elements (up to 30 personalization options) to any globe purchase, handled via direct email/phone consultation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handmade globes with natural pigments providing unprecedented environmental colors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered notable and minor.

• SIMEX FurniturenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with SIMEX Furniture company enables bespoke hand-carved unique hardwood pedestals and furniture specifically designed for large world globes. This partnership expands customization options for customers seeking matching furniture pieces.
• Baia-Mare PlanetariumminorOthersPlanetarium location showcasing their globes including the James Webb Deep Field Universe globe. Provides venue for public display and appreciation of their products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crate & Barrel: Major upscale home furnishings retailer that carries decorative globes among its broader luxury home decor assortment. Crate & Barrel competes for the same affluent home decorator segment that buys Largeglobes' products as statement pieces.
• Replogle Globes: Established American globe manufacturer producing a wide range of educational and decorative globes at various price points. Replogle is a broad incumbent in the globe category that competes with Largeglobes at the premium end while serving mass-market segments.
• Restoration Hardware (RH): Luxury home furnishings brand with galleries targeting ultra-high-net-worth customers seeking statement decor. RH represents the broader luxury home decor ecosystem where Largeglobes' premium globes compete for share of wallet.
• National Geographic Globes: Globes produced under the National Geographic brand license offer premium educational and decorative globes. While not handmade artisan products, National Geographic competes for the same geography enthusiasts and educational buyers with strong brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Bellerby & Co Globemakers: London-based luxury handmade globe maker offering bespoke artisan globes at comparable premium price points. Bellerby is the most direct competitor in the handmade luxury globe niche with similar customization depth and high-end positioning.
• MOVA International: Innovative globe maker specializing in self-rotating globes using magnetic field technology. MOVA targets the same premium home decor and gift market with unique product technology, overlapping with Largeglobes' customer segments.
• Columbus Globes: German premium globe manufacturer with a long heritage producing high-end decorative and educational globes. Columbus offers a comparable product range including illuminated globes and premium bases, serving overlapping luxury and educational markets.
• Art Globo: Specialty globe maker producing handmade decorative globes with artistic designs and detailed cartography. Art Globo operates in a similar premium handmade niche to Largeglobes, serving overlapping luxury gift and home decor markets.
• Waypoint Geographic: US-based globe manufacturer offering illuminated and decorative globes with detailed cartography. Waypoint competes in the premium-to-mid-premium tier of decorative globes with a broader retail distribution approach.
• Zoffoli Globes: Italian luxury globe maker known for combining classic Italian craftsmanship with baroque-style pedestals. Zoffoli serves a similar premium decor market with hand-finished globes featuring ornate hardwood bases and traditional cartography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/largeglobes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/large-world-globes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Largeglobes