Moving Beauty – Crystal Vases by Lalique
Embodying the brilliance of French excellence. Since 1888, Lalique has been creating unique crystal objects of art for timelessly elegant interiors. The iconic crystal vases of this storied brand are an everlasting reflection of its rich history. Join Artedona on a journey through the dream world of Lalique, from the joie de vivre of Art Nouveau to the spectacle of Art Deco and the breathtaking colours and textures of the contemporary collections.
Powerful, Sensual, Daring – The Crystal Art of Lalique Vases
Contrasts in balance. In Lalique's historic workshops, some of France's finest artisans bend molten crystal glass into organic shapes and animate it with vibrant colours and lifelike textures. In a perfect blend of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship, they meticulously bring artistic 3D models to life as flawless crystal creations.
Lalique's speciality is the interplay of clear and satin finishes. Each vase is cut and polished several times with absolute precision until the contrast between smooth and matt reaches perfection. The fine surfaces are flattering to the touch and give the crystal the weightless elegance that is inherent in every work by Lalique. Finally, each piece is signed by hand as a testament to the exceptional quality of crystal made in France.
Vases with Identity – Lalique's Great Style Icons
Firmly rooted in the heritage of the Art Nouveau movement, Lalique remains always true to the visual language of its founding father, René Lalique. Flora, fauna, and femininity are the themes of the house's timeless motifs. Whether centuries-old collections with a rich history or nature-inspired designs with a modern artistic sensibility, Lalique's pioneering designs have set the tone in the world of French crystal art for generations.
In 1927, René Lalique created the spectacular Bacchantes vases as an ode to femininity. A group of young women dances dynamically and expressively across the soft crystal glass in the style of an ancient relief. Lalique regularly reinvents the world-famous design with newly developed colours, from powdery pink to tropical green and shiny metallic bronze.
With imaginative animal motifs, Lalique's animalistic collections conjure up a surrealistic dream jungle of light and crystal. Designs such as the Turtle vase and the Croco vases elevate organic textures into elaborate patterns that make the beauty of the world tangible in a new way. The Hirondelles vase, featuring the swallow as a symbol of happiness and freedom, is deeply rooted in the company's artistic DNA and has remained a classic for over a hundred years.
René Lalique designed the Languedoc vases in 1929, inspired by the untamed beauty of the South of France. The vibrant cactus leaf motif shines magically through the satin finish of the multi-polished crystal glass. Other iconic vases from the Fauna collections include the Champs-Elysées vases. Designed by Marc Lalique in 1951, they sing a love song to the most beautiful avenue in the world. The walls of the vases are modelled on the leaves of the chestnut trees that line the famous boulevard in the centre of Paris.
