Sabino art glass refers to the opalescent vessels, figurines and lighting fixtures that Marius-Ernest Sabino produced in the 1920s and ’30s and that epitomized the cosmopolitan glamour of Art Deco. Along with René Lalique and Emile Gallé, Sabino was part of a robust tradition of French creators of art glass that became a signature of Art Nouveau at the turn of the 20th century and who then pivoted to embrace the geometric style of Art Deco.
Sabino was born in Sicily in 1878, moving with his family in the 1880s to France. There his father was a sculptor working primarily in wood. Encouraged by his father to study fine art, Sabino attended both the École national supérieure des Arts Décoratifs and the École national supérieure des Beaux Arts de Paris. During his studies, he became fascinated by the new technologies for generating electricity and how they were changing the glass industry. Returning home following service in World War I, Sabino founded a factory that manufactured light fixtures in wood and bronze, but he quickly switched his focus to glass, as his experiments with the material yielded novel results. By 1925, he had developed an opalescent glass with the iridescence of soap bubbles or peacock feathers.
During the Great Depression, despite the era’s economic turbulence, Sabino’s designs for light fixtures, vases and figurines were in high demand. Among his sculptural pieces are large fish figurines, created in a limited edition in 1931, two of which were acquired by Maurice Chevalier and Josephine Baker. Like French fashion, graphic and interior design during the interwar period, Sabino chandeliers remain eternally chic. Many of his custom pieces are huge, such as the ones he created for the SS Île de France, in 1927, and for the Grand Salon of the SS Normandie, in 1935. No matter the size, however, one of their hallmarks is that the glass components are central to the overall design, rather than being merely ornamental. This quintessentially Art Deco molded-glass fixture, with its geometric form and floral pattern, perfectly captures the mix of subtlety and originality that characterizes the best examples of Sabino art glass.
Art Deco Pair of Sconces by Sabino, stamped, France circa 1930
By Marius-Ernest Sabino, Sabino Art Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Art Deco Wall Lights by Marius Sabino, France, Circa 1930 _Pressed Glass and Nickel-Plated Brass Sconces_ Large pair of French Art Deco wall lights by Marius Sabino, circ...
Brass, Nickel
French Art Deco Pendant chandelier signed By Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass, Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco signed chandelier pendant created by Marius Ernest Sabino, (1878-1961). The shade is a clear frosted glass with polished details referred to as the "waterfall" design...
Glass
Pair of Sabino French Art Deco Monumental Flared Glass Sconces
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Art Deco (1930s) monumental wall sconces with a geometric flared tiered glass panel upper section over a bottom finial beneath a...
Chrome
French Art Deco Chandelier by Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A rare art deco chandelier from 1930 made by the illustrious Sabino workshop in France around 1930. The chandelier presents a geometr...
Glass
French Art Deco Chandelier by Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). Art Deco chandelier in clear and frosted molded glass mounted on a wrought iron frame gilt decorated with cascading palm leaves. Measures: Dro...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Sabino Bronze & Glass Sconces, France 1940's
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze sconces with Saint Gobain glass details. Signed. Two pairs available.
Bronze
Art Deco Frosted Glass & Brass Waterfall Pendant Lamp by Sabino, France
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
Sabino French Art Deco "Waterfall" Pendant Lamp A striking example of French Art Deco design, this pendant lamp was created by Marius-Ernest Sabino, one ...
Brass
Sabino Art Deco Waterfall Lamp
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in NANTES, FR
Sabino Paris, art deco lamp circa 1930. Large Casacade model. Wrought iron foot, representing an waterfall and molded glass representing an waterfall as well. Signed inside Sabino, m...
Wrought Iron
$5,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
1920's French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Crystal/ Star Form Table Lamps Signed Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning and Rare Form 5 Light Table Lamps Signed by Sabino Paris. French Art Deco period. Crystal "S" form on each. The red light diffusers are original and amazing. When diffu...
Bronze
Period French Art Deco Sabino Paris Glass Geometric Ceiling Globe Lamp Shade
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare period French Art Deco frosted globe from lampshade by Sabino for the French Market. With a grey to purple frosted patina and a geomet...
Art Glass
$25,647 / item
French Art Deco chandelier by Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Incredible French Art Deco chandelier in a glass round shape by Sabino Art Glass. The model is mostly known in his small and medium format but this is the biggest version, rare to fi...
Glass
French Art Déco Desk Lamp by Sabino, 1930s
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Paris, FR
An Art Déco desk lamp by Sabino from the 1930s. Nickel plated metal and glass. Signed "Sabino Paris Made in France". Wired for European use.
Metal, Nickel
French Art Deco Sabino Frosted Glass Lantern with Silvered Frame, 1925
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco (circa 1925) small lantern with a 6 sided frosted 3 tier molded glass shade suspended from a silvered metal frame under a large round canopy (SABINO).
Glass
Italian Opalescent Glass Chandelier After Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian opalescent glass chandelier after Sabino. Four arms. Eight lights total, lights also located inside the bottom plafonia and insid...
Brass
SABINO France opalescent Art Deco 1930 glass "Elephant and cub" signed.
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp in Art Deco glass signed SABINO opalescent Elephant and cub with chrome base signed on the base and piece.
Art Glass
Art Deco Iron and Glass Sconces by Marius Ernest Sabino, Circa 1930
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of iron sconce, silver plated and satin glass plates. Manufactured by Marius-Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). France, CIRCA 1930.
Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces with Geometric Motif by Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of French Art Deco sconces by Sabino. Having clear frosted molded glass shades enhanced by intricate geometric motif details. Mounted in nickel silver frames having so...
Glass
$2,800 / set
H 10 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair of French Art Deco Molded Glass Shell Sconces with Nickel Mounts
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair French Art Deco wall sconces attributed to Sabino with a clear frosted molded glass shell-form diffusor shade and a nickeled bronze frame Backplate is 8" high by 2" wide.
Bronze, Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Marius Ernest Sabino. Pair of Art Deco wall sconces from circa 1930, with five clear and frosted glass leaves mounted in a satin nickel frame.
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
By Verrerie des Hanots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces created by the French artist " Sabino " in great condition. In clear and frosted molded glass shades in geometric, streamlined design held by d...
Bronze
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A stunning French Art Deco chandelier by the French Artist Sabino. Having a clear frosted glass square geometric panel. Held by four brass ribbed rods. Intricate geometric details ...
Glass
French Art Deco Pendant by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Marius-Ernest Sabino. French Art Deco chandelier, circa 1930s, in clear and frosted molded glass. Measures: Diameter: 8" inches, drop: 29" inches (adjustable).
Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of French Art Deco "waterfall" sconces from the 1920s signed by Marius Ernest Sabino (1878-1961). The shades are marked “SABINO 4645” and enhanced by typical deco ribbed design ...
Glass
Sabino Art Deco Lantern Chandelier Frosted Glass Nickeled Steel, France, 1920s
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful Sabino attribution Art Deco lantern chandelier, single socket, standard incandescnet bulb, wattage variable, hardwired, and ready for use....
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces Signed by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by the French artist "Marius-Ernesto Sabino" Can be hung vertically or horizontally. A glass cylinder shaped in clear frosted glass, sha...
Glass
Single French Art Deco Sconce by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
Summer Sale...! A single French Art Deco wall sconce was created by the French artist "Marius-Ernesto Sabino" in great condition. A large scale 16" high 2.75" width 2" depth cylinder...
Glass
French Art Deco Skyscraper Chandelier by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
Summer sale...! A French Art Deco bronze geometric design chandelier created by the French master " Sabino". Features four large glass panels in clear frosted with intricate skyscrap...
Bronze
French Art Deco Chandelier by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
Elegant French Art Deco chandelier created by the French artist "Marius Ernest Sabino" In a bronze geometric design body accommodates six large glass panels in clear frosted with int...
Bronze, Nickel
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Art Deco Flush Mount or Wall Light by 'Sabino Art Glass France' circa 1930
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco Flush Mount by 'Sabino Art Glass France' manufactured circa 1930. This lamp can be installed as a wall or ceiling light. The base is made i...
Brass
Sold
H 13.39 in W 6.11 in D 4.34 in
French Art Deco Pair of Chromed Table Lamps with Bell-Shaped Glasses by Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Ulm, DE
Pair of table lamps with two bell-shaped glasses by Sabino Frame with original chrome plating Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions, per lamp: Width: 15.5 cm height: 34...
Metal
French Art Deco Sabino Glass Table Lamp in Silvered Bronze
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Art Deco table lamp from 1930 in silvered bronze with beautiful geometric base and Sabino glass.
Bronze
French Art Deco Signed Sabino Six Arm Chrome & Molded Frosted Glass Chandelier
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco chandelier was made by Sabino art glass of Paris France in approximately 1930 in the period Art Deco style. This six arm chandelier is cast metal with a nickel or chrom...
Metal
Art Deco Table Lamp 'Sabino'
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco table lamp (Sabino) lamp circa 1920 formed Sabino (France) electro plated bronze and glass natural wear. Glass in perfect condition.
Bronze
French Art Deco Table Lamp by Sabino, circa 1930
By Marius-Ernest Sabino, Sabino Art Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare tall table lamp by Sabino, Paris, circa 1930. Slender, dark patinated, hardware with a heavily textured glass shade. Very thick glass with geometric pattern and a satin fin...
Brass, Steel
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H 12.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Silvered Bronze & Frosted Glass Sconces Signed Sabino
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and dramatic pair of Art Deco skyscraper style sconces were realized in France circa 1930 by the famed atelier of Sabino. They feature open V-form bodies in silvered bro...
Bronze
Sold
H 24 in Dm 15.7 in
Stylish & Meaningful Art Deco Chandelier, Frosted Glass w. Flying Pigeons Sabine
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive Art Deco pendant light by Verart with dove sculptures in relief. This early 20th century, French Art Deco light fixture is another great example of the stylish and meanin...
Rope, Glass
Fine French Art Deco Glass Waterfall Table Lamp Signed Sabino Silvered Bronze
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French art deco glass waterfall table lamp signed Sabino sitting on a silvered bronze base. The shade is marked SABINO 4640 France enhance...
Bronze
Pair of Sabino Wall Lights, 1930
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Sabino wall lamps, 1930, Nicklé metal, 1-light Measures: L 19cm, W 6cm, D 8cm.
Metal
Art Deco Chandelier with Frosted Glass rrrow Quiver Shades by Pierre D'Avesn
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period French Art deco chandelier; the silvered bronze frame holding two tiers of lighting; each tier has three thickly cast opalescent shades in the shape of a quiver made by Pier...
Bronze
Two Art Deco Chandeliers, France, circa 1940, in the Style of Baccarat
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Identical pair of 10 light French Art Deco chandeliers, in nickeled steel and a few hundred cut lead crystal prisms. Made in France, circa 1940. Priced individually.
Crystal, Nickel