Nicolas Gagiu was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1949. He completed his degree in medicine at the University of Timisoara in 1984 and practiced medicine in Romania and Marseilles, France, until 1990. However, his real passion was for his country's renowned art of glass blowing. While working with some master glass blowers of his country, he realized the potential of his talent and the satisfaction he received from witnessing the metamorphoses of a grain of sand into glass. Today, he uses traditional ancient techniques in his studio which represent a slower, less mechanical production process. Nicolas gives each piece it's own distinct character. (Shown at left is his Sahara Collection) Click on Item to View and Add to Cart: Sahara Plate N55-110P - 18-20"D -- $ 125.00 Sahara Bow Tie Vase N55-118 - 9.5"H x 6"W -- $ 100.00 Sahara Egyptian Vase N55-7EB - 5"H x 6"W -- $ 90.00 Sahara Free Form Vase N55-120 - 12"H xc 13"W -- $ 135.00 Sahara Oval Vases N55-R2L & N55-R2S - 8"H or 12"H, $50.00 & -- $ 90.00 Sahara Free Form Bowl N55-135B - 17"Wx9.5"H - -- $ 155.00

Collections by Nicolas: Sahara Collection by Nicolas Sand backround with Coral, Blue & Brown Design. By Nicolas Azzura Collection by Nicolas Translucent Midnight Blue with Terra Cotta/Orange Accents (NOTE: The colors shown at left are a bit darker than the actual products.) View individual products for more accurate coloring. Keep in mind that the colors will vary somewhat as they come from different melted-glass dyepots and are handmade. Moulin Rouge Collection Summer Red with multi-color design. Note: Colors are more transparent than shown.