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.
1912 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Rosace Figurines Frosted Glass Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle “Rosace Figurines” made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1912. Acid-stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Superb patina. Height: 11 cm ...
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1912 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Rosace Figurines Frosted Glass Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume bottle “Rosace Figurines” made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Rare model and exceptional patina. Félix Marci...
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1925 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Violette for Gabilla Glass Blue Purple Enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "La Violette" made in glass with blue purple enamel by René Lalique in 1925 for Gabilla. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very rare model. Wonderful enamelling. ...
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1920 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Hirondelles Glass with Blue Patina, Swallows
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume bottle “Carré Plat Hirondelles” made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height: 9 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lal...
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1912 René Lalique - Perfume Bottle Two Figurines Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Deux Figurines Bouchon Figurines" (Two Figurines Stopper Figurines) made in glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Be...
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1912 René Lalique, Perfume Bottle Deux Figurines Bouchon Glass with Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Deux Figurines avec Bouchon Figurine" made in glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very rare and impressive model. ...
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René Lalique Les Cinq Fleurs French Glass Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
René Lalique Les Cinq Fleurs French Glass Perfume Bottle Approximate measurements for this perfume bottle measures: 5.5 wide x 2 deep x 7.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition....
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Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass L'elegance perfume bottle. This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' ...
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Iconic 1920's René Lalique "Ronces" (Brambles/Briar) Art Deco Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Red Lion, PA
An exceptional and highly collectible original 1920s René Lalique "Ronces" perfume bottle, one of the celebrated masterpieces of the French Art Deco period. Designed by the legendary French glassmaker and jewelry designer René Lalique, this exquisite bottle showcases the sculptural artistry and naturalistic motifs that made Lalique an international icon. The design features an elegant interpretation of intertwined brambles or briars ("ronces" in French), rendered with remarkable depth and precision in molded glass. The interplay of light across the relief decoration creates a jewel-like effect, transforming a functional perfume bottle into a work of decorative art. This example remains in excellent condition, retaining its original stopper and displaying crisp details throughout. The underside bears multiple authenticating marks, including both "R. Lalique" and "Lalique France" signatures, along with a production number. René Lalique stands among the most influential designers of the twentieth century, bridging the organic elegance of Art Nouveau and the bold geometry of Art Deco. Having achieved international fame as a jeweler to European aristocracy and cultural luminaries, Lalique revolutionized the world of decorative glass beginning in the early twentieth century. His collaborations with the leading French perfume houses transformed perfume presentation from simple packaging into an art form. By the 1920s, Lalique's perfume bottles had become symbols of luxury, innovation, and modern design, sought after by collectors and museums worldwide. Today, original signed R. Lalique perfume bottles are recognized as cornerstones of French decorative arts and remain among the most desirable objects from the golden age of Art Deco glass. The "Ronces" pattern is particularly admired for its sophisticated fusion of nature and modernism. While rooted in Lalique's lifelong fascination with botanical forms, the design's stylized briars embody the streamlined aesthetic that defined the Art Deco movement. The motif captures both elegance and strength, transforming a humble thorny plant into a refined decorative statement. Highly sought after by collectors of Lalique glass, French Art Deco perfume bottles, luxury vanity accessories, and twentieth-century design, this authentic signed example represents an increasingly scarce opportunity to acquire one of René Lalique's enduring creations. Equally compelling displayed within a curated collection, on a dressing table, or among fine French decorative arts, this museum-worthy piece exemplifies the craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless beauty that continue to define the Lalique legacy more than a century later. Keywords: René Lalique, R. Lalique, Lalique France, Ronces perfume bottle, Brambles perfume bottle, Briar motif, French Art Deco glass, Art Deco perfume bottle, antique perfume bottle, signed Lalique, molded glass, French decorative arts, vanity accessory, luxury perfume presentation, collectible Lalique, 1920s French design, museum quality glass, Art Deco vanity, French luxury objects, original Lalique stopper...
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Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Cigalia' perfume bottle. Details are highlighted with grey/black staining. The pattern features a cicadas on each of the four corners. Book refe...
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French Art Deco Coeur Joie by Ricci Lalique Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco scalloped clear glass perfume bottle (COEUR JOIE by NINA RICCI) with a heart shaped opening in the center, embossed floral design, and a dome-shaped stopper (signed L...
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A Calendal perfum bottle for Molinard by R.Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Calendal perfum bottle was created for R.Lalique in 1939 in white glass. This example is in white and blue patinated glass and in excellent cindition. The bottle is hand signed...
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