Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships

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Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships

Stephen Kitras' vibrant, handmade, recycled glass globes celebrate your bonds with family and friends.
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Mothers, Sisters, Family, Friends

Celebrate those dearest to you with these elegant 100% recycled glass globes, handmade in Canada by Stephen Kitras and featuring an interior glass trunk that branches out to support vibrant splashes of color. Each globe is made from shards of glass used for car, home, and office windows. The shards are melted down in a furnace before being blown into beautiful works of art that have come to symbolize family, friendship, and the bonds that bring you together.

Tree of Family: Like the roots of a tree, family gives us the support and love to keep growing no matter how far we branch out as individuals.

Tree of Friendship: Like leaves on a tree, our life is brightened by friends who help define us as the individuals we are. The Tree of Friendship reminds us to cherish each of our friends, the old and the new, as each one adds a unique leaf to our tree of life.

Tree of Sisters: Whether she's your sibling or your closest friend, she nurtures you, supports you, laughs, and grows with you.

Tree of Motherhood: A celebration of mothers and the important role they play supporting us through the journey of life.

Tree of Fatherhood: A celebration of fathers and the important role they play guiding us through the journey of life.

Tree of Brothers: Whether he's your sibling or your wingman, he supports you, laughs, and grows with you.

Sold individually. Not intended as a tree ornament.

Use the included translucent wire to either hang the globe from the display stand or elsewhere.

Sold individually.

CA

Made in Canada

Stephen Kitras

created by

Stephen Kitras

location

Canada

“Why glass? Compared to other media I've worked in, such as iron and ceramic, glass is immediate and responds right away to any design decisions that I make.”

The mantra "when surrounded by beauty, the spirit is uplifted" embodies the mission of Kitras Art Glass. Stephen Kitras began work as a glassblower in 1988, and in 1994 he formed Kitras Art Glass with his wife and partner Elke. By 2001 the company had expanded to over 40 employees and a new facility was built to accommodate the increased production demands.

Sadly, the company suffered the loss of Elke Kitras to leukemia, but the vision that she and Stephen developed for the company continues to thrive. It is Stephen's goal is to design and produce beautiful and affordable glass art objects to enhance the lives of others.

Handmade Recycled
Made from
recycled glass
Measurements
6" dia.
Notes
Not intended for use as a holiday tree ornament. Indoor and outdoor safe due to sealed glass.
Item ID
17884

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within 8 days, arriving no later than the 9th business day after the order was placed.
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within 2 days, arriving 3 business days after the order was placed.
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UncommonGoodsRecycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships
 
4.8

(based on 639 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (532)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (90)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive (556)
  • Unique (472)
  • Festive (175)
  • Durable (103)
  • Classic style (41)

Cons

  • Delicate (24)
  • Difficult to set up (6)
  • Heavy / bulky (5)
  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • Anytime (350)
  • Decoration (117)
  • Gift (110)
  • Christmas (83)
  • Parties (41)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Midrange shopper (446), Budget shopper (102), High-end shopper (40), Quality oriented (19), Budget oriented (3)
    • I Am A:
    • Single female (8), Family young kids (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes (447), No (30)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (31)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Amazing!

I have purchased three of these to give as gifts. One as a wedding gift, one as a 'thank you for being there for me' gift, and one for a gift for...Read complete review

I have purchased three of these to give as gifts. One as a wedding gift, one as a 'thank you for being there for me' gift, and one for a gift for our midwife, who has delivered all 6 of our babies. Each recipient has been in awe, and absolutely loved the globe. One of the recipients' husband stated that he'd like to collect them all. Great idea! I wouldn't probably take it bowling, but I wouldn't probably go bowling anyway. These are just breathtaking, and such a wonderful, relatively inexpensive way to show appreciation and love.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Tree Globes

When I ordered the product I didn't see a stand to purchase. Maybe I missed it. I looked everywhere and it is much to heavy to hang on an ordinary ornament stand. I...Read complete review

When I ordered the product I didn't see a stand to purchase. Maybe I missed it. I looked everywhere and it is much to heavy to hang on an ordinary ornament stand. I ended up findig a small stand it could sit on. I think it is beautiful and a beautiful "family" message but it was much larger than I had thought. My mother in law liked it - or seemed to anyway.

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7/13/2017
 
5.0

Wife loved it!

By 

from Hot Springs, VA

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Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attractive Design

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

      My wife loved this glass piece and the accompanying stand I got from the same vendor.

      Service and delivery comments:

      Product delivered three days early - great service.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      7/8/2017
       
      5.0

      Beautiful Glass

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      from Chisago city

      About Me Budget Shopper

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      Pros

      • Attractive Design

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Gifts

        Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

        Gift

        Service and delivery comments:

        Delivered early!

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        7/5/2017
         
        5.0

        Something that has a meaning and beautiful as well.

        By 

        from New Jersey

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        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Easy To Clean

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bedroom
          • Gifts
          • Large Rooms
          • Small Rooms

          Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

          I have given them to family and friends. Thank you gifts if I was a guest in a home, Birthdays , Weddings and one for myself.

          Service and delivery comments:

          Nice packaging and totally wrapped in bubble to keep from breakage. Quick shipping.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          5/24/2017
           
          5.0

          Happy Mothers Day

          By 

          from New Hampshire

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          Pros

          • Attractive Design
          • Was pleasantly surprised at how large they were

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Gifts
            • Large Rooms

            Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

            Very Beautiful and well made. Mothers day gift that was very much appreciated and they are displayed in a nice sunny window.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            5/20/2017
             
            5.0

            Originally bought one, but came back for another

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            from Houston, TX

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            Pros

            • Attractive Design

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bedroom
              • Gifts

              Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

              I really liked the fact that there are multiple designs for every special person in your life.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              5/19/2017

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              I loved our "Family" Glass Tree Globe!

              By 

              from Gilford, NH

              About Me Midrange Shopper

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Beautiful, unique, colorful, wonderfly crafted

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Bedroom
                • Gifts
                • Large Rooms
                • Outside
                • Small Rooms

                Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

                I have mine hanging outside my window and love how it picks up different colors and shines so beautifully!

                Service and delivery comments:

                Delivery was prompt and the packaging was attractive.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                Images shared by Laurie

                Overlooking the lake!

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                5/15/2017
                 
                5.0

                Glass Balls

                By 

                from Rockford,Michigan

                About Me Midrange Shopper

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                Pros

                • Attractive Design

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Any room

                  Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

                  Everything arrived on time and it is just as expected, Beautiful !

                  Service and delivery comments:

                  Fast delivery

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  4/15/2017
                   
                  5.0

                  Beautiful Glass globes !!!

                  By 

                  from Lexington Kentucky

                  About Me High-end Shopper

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attractive Design
                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Clean
                  • Unique

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Gifts

                    Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

                    I purchased five friendship globes, one for a relative, two for friends and two for physicians. They were outstanding. Each one with information about the artist and a lovely note about friendships. Very reasonably priced and excellent customer service . I will definitely order more in the future. They truly are beautiful !!

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    2/19/2017
                     
                    5.0

                    Very nice Artwork.

                    By 

                    from Kansas City MO

                    About Me Budget Shopper

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Attractive Design
                    • Easy To Clean
                    • Easy To Install

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Gifts

                      Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

                      My sister loved it.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • Yes

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                      2/13/2017
                       
                      5.0

                      BEAUTIFUL

                      By 

                      from amelia island, fl

                      About Me Midrange Shopper

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Attractive Design

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about UncommonGoods Recycled Glass Tree Globes - Relationships:

                          gift hasn't been given yet, but it is so beautiful I know she'll love it

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • Yes

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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