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René Lalique

French, 1860-1945

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.

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Rene Lalique Bacchantes Vase
Rene Lalique Bacchantes Vase
Rene Lalique Dahlias Chandelier
Rene Lalique Dahlias Chandelier
Riinceaux Shade
Riinceaux Shade
Soleil Chandelier
Soleil Chandelier
Small Languedoc Vase in Crystal Glass by Lalique
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This vase takes us on a voyage to Languedoc. Between the sea and the mountains, this sun-drenched region in the South of France offers a variety of landscapes: wide open spaces, shru...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern René Lalique

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Crystal

Small Anemone Flower Sculpture in Crystal Glass by Lalique
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A delicate flower symbolizing purity and innocence, the anemone inspired René Lalique to create this design in 1931, originally crafted in glass. When fashioned by the hands of an ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique

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Crystal

Lalique Masque De Femme Votive on Stand Clear Crystal
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the famous Masque de Femme design originally produced as a panel for a fountain, this candleholder combines the purity of crystal, simplici...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique

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Crystal

Lalique Venus Nude Clear Crystal
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Women and mythology were constant inspirations for René Lalique's designs. As one of the masters of the Art Deco period, he was often referred to as the "Rodin of Transparency". The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique

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Crystal

Lalique Venus Nude Clear Crystal
H 3.94 in W 2.99 in D 2.99 in
Lalique Mossi Votive in Clear Crystal
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The kaleidoscopic effect of the Mossi Votive is both a stroke of creative genius and a feat of technical mastery. René Lalique designed this iconic piece in 1933. His original choice...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique

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Crystal

Lalique Mossi Votive in Clear Crystal
Lalique Mossi Votive in Clear Crystal
H 2.76 in W 2.52 in D 2.52 in
Lalique Enfants Box
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Designed by René Lalique in 1931, the Enfants box is adorned with playful cherubs.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco René Lalique

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Crystal

Lalique Enfants Box
Lalique Enfants Box
H 3.15 in W 4.33 in D 3.15 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Mascot entitled "Faucon" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Faucon" by René Lalique Dramatic early 20th Century French Art Deco clear glass car mascot modelled as a standing falcon with good hand finished detail, signed R Lalique and France...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco René Lalique

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Glass

Pair of French Art Deco Pendant Chandeliers by René Lalique Model Dahlias
By René Lalique
Located in Long Island City, NY
Apair of French Art Deco pendant chandeliers by René Lalique model Dahlias were designed in 1921 in great condition. Hemispherical clear bowl decorated in relief with dahlia blossoms...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco René Lalique

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Bronze

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Rene Lalique Bacchantes Vase
Rene Lalique Bacchantes Vase
Average Price
$27,638
Number Available
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Rene Lalique Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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Art Deco
Sensual and sophisticated, the Bacchantes vase was, in effect, an opportunity for René Lalique (1860–1945) to show off his technical mastery of glass design, as its elaborate detail and realistic portrayal of movement are extremely difficult to accomplish in the medium. Lalique, whose work considerably influenced both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, was a goldsmith and jewelry designer for the likes of Paris-based luxury house Cartier before settling on his true passion in the early 1...
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Rene Lalique Dahlias Chandelier
Rene Lalique Dahlias Chandelier
Average Price
$8,800
Number Available
1
Rene Lalique Dahlias Chandelier
By René Lalique
Materials
Glass
Styles
Art Deco
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Riinceaux Shade
Riinceaux Shade
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$15,000
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Riinceaux Shade
By René Lalique
Materials
Bronze, Glass, Metal
Styles
Art Deco
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Soleil Chandelier
Soleil Chandelier
Average Price
$15,000
Number Available
1
Soleil Chandelier
By René Lalique
Materials
Glass, Metal
Styles
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René Lalique furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

René Lalique furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of René Lalique furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 541 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 69 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by René Lalique were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Daum, Charles Schneider, and Lalique. Prices for René Lalique furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $125 and can go as high as $120,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,629.
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    Rene Lalique was a famous glassmaker and jeweler who was part of the inspiration behind the Art Deco movement. He also established a renowned glass factory in Alsace, France. Shop an array of beautiful authentic Rene Lalique pieces on 1stDibs.

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