In 1972, the house was purchased by Douglas and Carol Boyd, and with the help of partner David Hopper, the carriage house was transformed into an art glass studio. Carol Boyd realized the combination of street names expressed the feeling they wanted for their studio and the business name was originated. The word Orient means "pearl of great beauty, value, and luster." Flume is derived from the French word meaning "to flow."

Early efforts of these artists were directed toward recreating the silver-luster of iridescent glass of such turn-of-the-century studios as Tiffany, Steuben, and Loetz. They continually experimented with glass formulas, glass melting, and innovative decorating techniques. In time, this led to the creation of their intricate, three-dimensional designs encased in clear glass.

In 1973 they outgrew the carriage house and the business was moved to Park Avenue where today the beautiful retail outlet and the blow shop is a source of great pride to the company.