The career of the famed jewelry designer, glassmaker and decorative artist René Lalique spanned decades and artistic styles. Best known today for his works in glass, Lalique first won recognition for his jewelry. He was described as the inventor of modern jewelry by the French artist and designer Émile Gallé, and his luxurious naturalistic designs helped define the Art Nouveau movement. Later as a glassmaker in the 1920s and ‘30s, Lalique designed vases, clocks, chandeliers and even car hood ornaments that were the essence of Art Deco chic. Even now, the name Lalique continues to be a byword for a graceful, gracious and distinctively French brand of sophistication.
Born in 1860 in the Marne region of France, Lalique began his career as a jewelry designer in the last decades of the 19th century. His work employed now-classic Art Nouveau themes and motifs: flowing, organic lines; forms based on animals, insects and flowers — all rendered in luxurious materials such as ivory, enamel, gold and semi-precious stones. By 1905, Lalique had begun creating works in glass, and his style began to shift to a cleaner, sharper, smoother, more modern approach suited to his new medium. His Paris shop’s proximity to perfumer François Coty’s led him to experiment with beautiful perfume bottles. He offered the first customized scent bottles, transforming the perfume industry. By the end of the First World War, the artist had fully embraced Art Deco modernity, devoting himself to new industrial techniques of glass production and designs that manifest the sweeping lines and the forms suggestive of speed and movement characteristic of the style. Lalique’s work looked both backward and forward in time: embracing ancient mythological themes even as it celebrated modern progress.
Late in his career, Lalique took on high profile luxury interior design projects in Paris, Tokyo and elsewhere. He designed decorative fixtures and lighting for the interior of the luxury liner Normandie in 1935, and decorated the salons of well-known fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet. Today, Lalique’s influence is as relevant as it was when he opened his first jewelry shop in 1890. In a modern or even a traditional décor, as you will see from the objects offered on these pages, the work of René Lalique provides the stamp of savoir-faire.
1920 René Lalique Trepied Sirene Mermaid Bowl Opalescent Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
"Trépied Sirène", it is a three feet bowl made in 1920 in molded opalescent glass with blue patina. Molded "R.Lalique" signature. Perfect condition. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique,...
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1921 René Lalique Bowl Ondines Opalescent Patina, Swimming Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Ondines" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Two very thin molding lines on bottom. height: 7.5 cm diameter: 20 cm Félix M...
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1921 René Lalique Ondines Bowl Clear Glass Blue Patina, Swimming Mermaid
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ondines" bowl made in 1921 in molded clear glass with blue patina. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de ...
Blown Glass
René Lalique Art Deco Nemours Bowl, Glass, France, 10-Inch Diameter
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rene Lalique "Nemours" Glass Bowl. Design dates tot he late 20's, this example was a wedding present given in the early 1970's. Very nice original shape! Adds a little beauty to a...
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Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Raisins' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'raisins' vase, with blue stained details. This pattern features deep relief grape bunches, hanging from vines. ...
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Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Moissac Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Moissac' Vase. This pattern features deeply embossed leaves around the sides. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE' to the underside. Book referenc...
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Rene Lalique Clear & Frosted Glass 'Nemours' Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear, frosted & enamelled glass 'Nemours' Bowl. This pattern features a pattern of deeply molded, black centred flowers. Moulded makers mark, 'R.LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book r...
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Lalique Nemours Bowl, Designed 1929
By René Lalique
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Lalique Nemours Bowl, Designed 1929 Additional information: Date : Designed 1929. Marcilhac 404 Origin : Wingen sur Moder, France Bowl Features : ...
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Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Sarments' Glass Rinser
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique opalescent glass 'Sarments' wine glass rinser. This pattern features a leafy branch, in relief around the sides. Stencilled makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book referen...
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Rene Lalique Clear Glass Danaides Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Clear and Frosted Glass 'Danaides' Vase. This pattern features the Daughters of Danaus stood pouring water from a vessel. Molded makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE', to the unders...
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R.Lalique Lys Crystal Opalescent Footed Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a R.Lalique opalescent glass footed bowl adorned with a relief of four large lilies. The R. Lalique hallmark is incised at the bottom.
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Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Perruches' Bowl
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Perruches' Bowl. Green stain details. This pattern features parakeets around the outside, with flowers inbetween. Stencilled makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE F...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Houppes' Box. This pattern features dandelion-like seed heads. R. LALIQUE mark, moulded into the lid. Engraved to bas...
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René Lalique, "Primevères" Bowl, France Art Deco 1920s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Primeveres René Lalique bowl, France 1920/1930s. Decorations of flowers all around the bowl. Signed R. Lalique. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 6.5 x 16 In fair condition. O...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Blue Stained Formose Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique opalescent glass Formose vase. Blue stained details. This pattern features exotic fish. The name Formose refers to the old European name for Taiwan. Engraved makers mark...
Glass
1930 René Lalique - Bowl Elephant Glass With Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Elephants" made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1930. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Extremely rare model! Height: 6.5 cm Diameter: 38.5 cm ...
Blown Glass
1930 René Lalique - Bowl Anges Angels Navy Blue Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Anges" (Angels) made in navy blue glass by René Lalique in 1930. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Height: 9.5 cm Diameter: 37 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalog...
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1920 René Lalique Bowl Martigues Fishes Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Martigues" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height : 6,5 cm diameter : 36,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René...
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1931 René Lalique - Bowl Muguet Opalescent Glass Blue Patina Lily of the Valley
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Muguet" (Lily of the Valley) made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1931. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Great opalescence and deep patina. diam...
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1924 René Lalique - Bowl Lys Lily Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Lys" Lily made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1926. Molded signature and engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very light scratches. height: 12 cm ...
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1931 René Lalique - Bowl Perruches Opalescent Glass with Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Perruches" made in opalescent glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1931. Acid-stamped signature. Perfect condition. Great opalescence and deep patina. height: 10,5 cm ...
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1930 René Lalique Bowl Deux Moineaux Moqueurs Glass Sparrows
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Deux Moineaux Moqueurs" made in glass with grey patina on sparrows by Rene Lalique in 1930. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Rare piece. di...
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1929 René Lalique Bowl Nemours Glass with Blue Patina & Black Enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Nemours" made in frosted glass with blue patina and original black enamel by Rene Lalique in 1929. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature in center. Perfect condition. height : 10 cm ...
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Bowl Lys Lily Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Lys" Lily made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1926. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very light scratches. height: 12.5 cm diameter: 23.5 cm Fél...
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1928 René Lalique - Coupe Mont Dore Verre Opalescent
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Mont Dore" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1928. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height: 8.5 cm diameter: 22 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Ra...
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1928 René Lalique Bowl Nonnettes Birds Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Nonnettes" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1928. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height: 5.5 cm diameter: 22 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue R...
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1921 René Lalique Bowl Cyprins Fishes Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Bowl "Cyprins" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Very rare and impressive model. height : 13,5 cm diameter : 34 cm Félix M...
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