. . flock together, except in this case these beautiful birds have feathers of glowing glass or crystal. The first of this fascinating flock are from France, made by the Sabino Crystal Company. The company was founded by Marius Sabino, who was born in Italy in 1878, but came to France as a child. He studied at the L'Ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs and the Beaux Arts de Paris, and following WWI, founded a factory manufacturing light fixtures. It was there that Sabino developed his signature opalescent glass with blue and golden tones, depending on the light. He expanded his production to include art deco-inspired figurines and sculptures. Sabino died in 1961, but the company continues to produce opaline glass using his designs.
Some of these charming chickadees carry their original Sabino labels, as well as the company's engraved signature.
Also flying in from France are these frosted delicate doves by Lalique.
This magnificent Murano glass seagull swooping over the curling crest of a wave immigrated from Italy. Of glimmering glass, this hand-blown bird carries the Murano label and is signed and dated by the artist.
This stylized bird of brilliant blue glass was designed by artist Oiva Toikka and hand made by the Finnish glassware company iittala. It is the epitome of the simple and clean lines of Finnish design.
Come by Next-to-New to visit these birds before they fly off our shelves to their new homes!
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