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.
René Lalique, Large "Dahlia" Perfume Bottle, France, 1930s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful and large Dahlia model René Lalique bottle, France 1930s. Signed R. Lalique. In excellent condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x W x D )...
Blown Glass
Lalique Dahlia Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique Dahlia Perfume Bottle This perfume bottle measures: 3 wide x 1.5 deep x 3.5 inches high This perfume bottle is in Great Vintage Condition. W...
Glass
French Art Deco Pensees D'Elle by Jaytho Lalique Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco round frosted glass perfume bottle (PENSEES D'ELLE by JAYTHO) with molded tulips design around the exterior and a matching tulip-shaped stopper (signed LALIQUE)
Glass
Large "Dahlia" Bottle, France, René Lalique 1930s
By Lalique
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Large "Dahlia" Bottle, France, René Lalique, 1930s This large "Dahlia" perfume bottle by René Lalique, designed in the 1930s, features a satin-finished glass body with a lenticular o...
Art Glass
French Art Deco Lalique Flower Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco clear and frosted glass perfume bottle in the form of two overlapping flower heads and a stopper matching the flower centers (signed LALIQUE)
Glass
C. 1945-77 "Deux Fleurs" French Perfume Bottle by Lalique
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
"Deux Fleurs" perfume bottle by Lalique, France, circa 1945-77. Design of 1935 by Rene Lalique. Two anemone flowers intertwine with the stopper the flower center. Hand etched signatu...
Glass
French Art Deco Lalique Lotus Flower Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco flower-shaped glass perfume bottle with molded lotus style petals around the exterior and a dome-shaped stopper (signed Lalique) (as is- crack on neck).
Glass
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...
Crystal
$2,894
H 3.75 in Dm 0.04 in
1927 Rene Lalique Art Deco Modernist Perfume Bottle Gregoire Glass Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Gregoire" made in clear glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1927. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptionally rare long stopper. high : 9,5 cm Félix ...
Blown Glass
French Art Deco Forvil Lalique Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco disk-shaped glass perfume bottle (RELIEF by FORVIL) with a design of repeating raised spirals and a matching stopper (signed LALIQUE)
Glass
20th Century French Lalique Glass Apple for Nina Ricci Perfume Bottle, 1952
By Lalique
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French Lalique clear and frosted crystal Nina Ricci apple perfume bottle. This wonderful perfume bottle has a frosted apple shaped body with clear leaf decora...
Glass
20th century French Art Deco Crystal Baccarat vase, 1930s
By Baccarat
Located in LEGNY, FR
A beautiful signed Baccarat crystal vase, crafted in France during the late 20th century. This elegant sculptural piece perfectly illustrates Baccarat's renowned craftsmanship, comb...
Crystal
20th century French Green Engraved Crystal Perfume Bottle, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful green crystal perfume bottle engraved with flowers. Removable cap also engraved. Very good quality and good condition.
Crystal
20th century French Baccarat Crystal Vase, 1950s
By Baccarat
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful large Baccarat vase from the 1950s in engraved crystal. Stamp of Baccarat below. Very nice quality.
Crystal
20th century French Baccarat Crystal Carafe Djeddah Model, 1946s
By Baccarat
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificient crystal carafe from the famous French Baccarat house, Djeddah model created by Georges Chevalier (1894-1987) in 1946 and produced until 1970. The Djeddah model is listed...
Crystal
Late 19th Century Boheme Engraved Glass Carafe, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice glass carafe with charming decorative engraved details. A plug. Beautiful quality and condition.
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