Floor Standing Globe {before & after}

A couple weeks ago I literally jumped for joy when I found this piece at the local church's annual yard sale.

I chuckled a little when I handed the vendor $10.

The stand was very sturdy and the globe in excellent shape {a little discolored, but hey I like the vintage look, so that's a good thing}. The wood had seen its day though and it was in desperate need of a good cleaning.

I couldn't wait to get home to take this bad boy apart. {that was after the major sanitation scrub down} I disassembled all the pieces and gave the stand a coat of flat black and the meridian 'ring thing' a coat of satin nickel.

A little more my speed.

Still a little vintage with a light dusting of modern.

I knew these were expensive but was blown away when I decided to Google some prices....
$10 was a good deal =) I think

This will be going in my dining room {which would call for a mini makeover centered around the globe} Can't Wait! Enjoy!