{"product_id":"sabena-first-class-porcelain-rene-magrittes-sky-bird-30-piece","title":"SABENA First Class Porcelain — René Magritte's Sky Bird — 30 €\/piece","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e First Class' dishes - Collector's item \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eMade by Seltmann Weiden ( Bavaria, Germany ), this is a magnificent First Class' porcelain service used by Sabena Airlines, and decorated with René Magritte's \"L'oiseau de ciel\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e30€ per piece, your choice by mail to info(arobaz)aviation(dot)brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eDetails of availability under description.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\" style=\"width: 99.973%; height: 114.444px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-attribute-id=\"1\" class=\"item-1\" style=\"height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3973%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2386%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003eMade by Seltmann Weiden ( Bavaria, Germany )\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-attribute-id=\"2\" class=\"item-2\" style=\"height: 75.254px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3973%; height: 75.254px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2386%; height: 75.254px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe porcelain presents very well overall, with a clean, attractive appearance and bright decorative details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-attribute-id=\"8\" class=\"item-8\" style=\"height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.3973%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.2386%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeltmann Weiden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSABENA First Class porcelain – Featuring René Magritte's iconic \u003cem\u003eL'Oiseau de ciel\u003c\/em\u003e (The Sky Bird).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant collection of airline tableware, once part of the refined onboard dining experience offered by SABENA, Belgium's former national airline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by the renowned German porcelain maker Seltmann Weiden, Bavaria, these distinctive pieces feature the graceful bird motif associated with \u003cem\u003eL'Oiseau de ciel\u003c\/em\u003e, the celebrated creation of Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte (1898–1967).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their beautifully understated white porcelain, deep blue detailing and delicate gold accents, these pieces evoke a time when travelling by air was as much about elegance and personal service as reaching one's destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming blend of Belgian art, aviation heritage and timeless tableware design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAvailable pieces – €30 each\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection is offered individually, allowing you to select the pieces that appeal to you or complement your existing collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAG 024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAG 026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAG 032\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt shaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,5 x 4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAG 042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 × 4.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.7 × 4.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Seltmann Weiden pieces bear manufacturer's markings on the underside, including references to Bavaria, Germany, SABENA and individual product codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The two large bowls are marked \u003cem\u003eANTWERP – MADE IN JAPAN\u003c\/em\u003e and are therefore distinct from the Seltmann Weiden pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice: €30 per piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your preferred items from the list above and enter the required quantity when placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, quantity 1 means one piece, while quantity 2 means two pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your order has been submitted, simply email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@aviation.brussels\"\u003einfo@aviation.brussels\u003c\/a\u003e with your selected references and quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe story behind the Sky Bird – When SABENA met Magritte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1960s, SABENA sought to strengthen its international identity by associating the airline with one of Belgium's most celebrated artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the leadership of Gilbert Périer (1902–1968), the airline approached René Magritte in December 1965 and commissioned an artwork that would become closely associated with its visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting creation, \u003cem\u003eL'Oiseau de ciel\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eThe Sky Bird\u003c\/em\u003e), depicted a bird in flight whose silhouette contains a cloud-filled blue sky — an instantly recognisable expression of Magritte's surrealist imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork soon became an emblem of SABENA's distinctive advertising style, appearing on posters, promotional literature, labels and other publicity materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, when the airline celebrated its 50th anniversary, SABENA adopted a new visual identity. Yet Magritte's poetic bird remained an enduring part of the company's artistic legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porcelain pieces offered here recall this fascinating chapter of Belgian aviation history, when a national airline embraced the work of a world-famous surrealist painter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than ordinary airline tableware, they are small pieces of design history, bringing together art, travel and the unmistakable elegance of a bygone era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55148713410906,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/2E8A88E1-3D1E-46CE-8172-1915201A2280.heic?v=1769262474","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/sabena-first-class-porcelain-rene-magrittes-sky-bird-30-piece","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}