1927 René Lalique – “Bacchantes” Opalescent Vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
1927 René Lalique – “Bacchantes” Opalescent Vase “Bacchantes” vase in opalescent glass with blue
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1927 René Lalique – “Bacchantes” Opalescent Vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
1927 René Lalique – “Bacchantes” Opalescent Vase “Bacchantes” vase in opalescent glass with blue
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René Lalique - “Bacchantes” vase in opalescent glass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pressed opalescent molded glass vase. The Bacchantes vase is one of Lalique's iconic creations. It
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Rene Lalique Topaz Glass Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Topaz Glass Bacchantes Vase. This pattern features ten dancing nude women in relief
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Rene Lalique TOPAZ BACCHANTES VASE C.1927
By René Lalique
Located in Stourbridge, West Midlands
Rene Lalique Topaz Bacchantes vase introduced C.1927. Excellent original and i can GUARANTEE to be
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R. Lalique Rare and Important Rene Lalique Yellow Amber Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
R. Lalique Rare and Important Rene Lalique Yellow Amber Bacchantes René Lalique (1860 - 1945
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$5,100
H 9.44 in W 7.44 in
1980 clear crystal 240mm tall, 189 mm diameter "Vase Bacchantes" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1980 clear crystal "Vase Bacchantes" designed by René Lalique in 1927 to celebrate feminine beauty
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Original René Lalique 'Bacchantes' Vase Circa 1927.
By René Lalique
Located in South Gippsland, Victoria
Introduced in 1927, the 'Bacchantes' vase has become an iconic design in the repertoire of one of
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Lalique Bacchantes Bowl Clear Crystal
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
In 1927, René Lalique’s boundless imagination and creative genius lead to the creation of the
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Lalique Bacchantes Vase Extra Large # Edition
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
In 1927, René Lalique’s boundless imagination and creative genius lead to the creation of the
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1927 Original René Lalique Bacchantes Vase in Frosted Glass Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Bacchantes" vase made in 1927 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina. Acid
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1927 René Lalique Bacchantes Vase in Grey Smoked Glass, Dancing Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Bacchantes" vase made in 1927 in molded grey/smoked glass. Wheel-carved
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1927 Original René Lalique Bacchantes Vase in Frosted Glass Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Bacchantes" vase made in 1927 in molded frosted glass with original sepia patina
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H 9.65 in Dm 7.49 in L 9.65 in
1927 René Lalique Bacchantes Vase in Grey Smoked Topaz Glass, Dancing Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Bacchantes" vase made in 1927 in molded grey/smoked glass. Wheel-carved
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H 9.65 in Dm 7.49 in L 9.65 in
1927 René Lalique Original Bacchantes Vase in Yellow Amber Glass, Dancing Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Bacchantes" vase made in 1927 in molded yellow amber glass. Wheel-carved
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Rene Lalique Topaz Glass Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Topaz glass Bacchantes vase. This pattern features ten dancing nude women in relief
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A René LALIQUE Opalescent Glass Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Bacchantes vase was made in 1927 by R.Lalique in white glass. The opalescent version is
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René Lalique (1860-1945) Vase les “Bacchantes” (1927)
By René Lalique
Located in Ixelles, BE
René Lalique (1860-1945) Vase les “Bacchantes” (1927) in opalescent molded pressed blown white
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H 9.45 in Dm 8.51 in
Lalique France After René Lalique - Vase Bacchantes Frosted Crystal Gold Luster
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Bacchantes” made in frosted crystal with gold luster finish by Lalique France after a model
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1927 Rene Lalique Vase Bacchantes Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1927. Stamped
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1927 Rene Lalique Vase Bacchantes Glass with Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in frosted glass with grey patina by Rene Lalique in 1927. Stamped
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1927 Rene Lalique Original Vase Bacchantes Yellow Amber Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in yellow amber glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1927. Engraved
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Lalique Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lalique Bacchantes vase. The classic designs shows the young priestesses of Bacchus with their
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1927 René Lalique, Vase Bacchantes Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique created in 1927
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1927 René Lalique, Vase Bacchantes Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique created in 1927
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1927 René Lalique, Vase Bacchantes Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique created in 1927
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1931 René Lalique Lamp Bacchante Glass Original Nickel Plated Mount
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Lamp "Bacchante" made in clear and frosted glass by René Lalique in 1931. Original nickel-plated
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1927 Rene Lalique Vase Bacchantes Frosted Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1927. Stamped
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1927 Rene Lalique Vase Bacchantes Frosted Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1927. Stamped
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H 12.6 in Dm 7.49 in
1927 René Lalique, Vase Bacchantes Opalescent Glass with Original Bronze Base
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in opalescent glass with grey patina by René Lalique created in 1927
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H 12.6 in Dm 7.49 in
1927 René Lalique, Vase Bacchantes Opalescent Glass with Original Bronze Base
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in opalescent glass with grey patina by René Lalique created in 1927
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A R. Lalique Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
R.lalique entered history as a art nouveau jeweler. He designed exquisite jewels for the famous
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H 9.85 in Dm 7.09 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Opalescent Glass "Bacchantes Vase" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A superb René Lalique original Art Deco glass vase decorated with dancing bacchantes in various
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Lalique France, Vase Bacchantes Grey Crystal
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in grey crystal by Lalique France after a model by René Lalique dating from
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Large Lalique Bacchantes Crystal Sculpture Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Large Lalique Bacchantes Crystal Sculpture Vase. Produced Post War in the 1990's. Vase is in
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Lalique France, Vase Bacchantes Yellow Amber Crystal
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in amber crystal by Lalique France after a model by René Lalique dating from
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A R.Lalique Grey Glass Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The bacchantes vase is probably one of R.Lalique's masterpieces. The study of the circling dancers
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Lalique France - Vase Bacchantes Blue Grey Crystal NEW
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Bacchantes” made in blue grey crystal by Lalique France after a model by René Lalique dating
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Lalique France Bacchantes Vase in Frosted Crystal Dancing Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Lalique France "Bacchantes" vase in molded frosted crystal. Engraved "Lalique France" signature
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Lalique France Bacchantes Vase in Frosted Crystal Dancing Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Lalique France "Bacchantes" vase in molded frosted crystal. Engraved "Lalique ® France
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2007 Lalique France, Vase Bacchantes Amber Crystal, Limited Edition New
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in amber crystal by Lalique France after a model by René Lalique dating from
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Lalique France Vase Bacchantes Frosted Crystal NEW IN BOX WITH TAG
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in frosted crystal by Lalique France after a model by René Lalique from 1927
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H 9.45 in Dm 8.51 in
Lalique France Vase Bacchantes in Frosted Crystal Dancing Women - NEW WITH TAG
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in frosted crystal by Lalique France after a model by René Lalique from 1927
Crystal
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H 9.45 in Dm 8.51 in
Lalique France Vase Bacchantes in Frosted Crystal Dancing Women - NEW WITH TAG
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in frosted crystal by Lalique France after a model by René Lalique from 1927
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René Lalique Bacchantes Vase, Sepia Stained
By René Lalique
Located in Skanninge, SE
René Lalique Bacchantes vase, design 1927. This example is clear, frosted, and sepia stained
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H 9.65 in Dm 7.49 in
1927 René Lalique Bacchantes Vase in Frosted Glass Sepia Patina, Dancing Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Bacchantes" vase made in 1927 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina. Acid
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Lalique Crystal "Bacchantes" Small Vase, France, Modern, 2017
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in Cagliari, IT
In 1927, René Lalique’s boundless imagination and creative genius lead to the creation of the
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Lalique France Vase Bacchantes Frosted Crystal Dancing Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Bacchantes" made in frosted crystal by Lalique France after a model by René Lalique from 1927
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Bacchantes
By René Lalique
Located in Missouri, MO
Rene Jules Lalique "Bacchantes" c. 1940s, re-imagined from 1927. Stamped "LALIQUE" on the bottom
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Rare Large ORIGINAL Rene Lalique Circa 1927 Faint Gray NUDE Bacchantes Vase
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Large Rene Lalique (French (1860-1945
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H 9.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Rene Lalique Large Art Deco Opalescent Glass Crystal Vase Bacchantes Signed 1927
By Lalique
Located in Portland, OR
The Bacchantes vase is one of Lalique's emblematic creations, this original vase dates to the late
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Lalique France, “Bacchantes” Frosted Crystal Vase
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
by René Lalique in 1927, the “Bacchantes” vase remains one of Lalique’s most celebrated and enduring
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René Lalique, "Bacchantes" Vase, 1940
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Révélation Bacchantes vase, by placing it in a crystal cube. René Lalique has been inspired by the
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Rene Lalique Vase "Bacchantes"
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, "René Lalique, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de verre", l'Amateur, Paris, 1994, p. 488. Measures
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Rene Lalique Vase "Bacchantes"
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, "René Lalique, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de verre", l'Amateur, Paris, 1994, p. 488. Measures
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Rene Lalique Vase "Bacchantes" XXth
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, "René Lalique, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de verre", l'Amateur, Paris, 1994, p. 488. Measures
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Rene Lalique Opalescent Vase "Bacchantes"
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1927 Bibliographie: Félix Marcilhac, "René Lalique, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de verre
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Lalique Bacchantes Grand Vase in Clear Crystal w/ Gold Leaf
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in New York, NY
In 1927, René Lalique’s boundless imagination and creative genius lead to the creation of the
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Rene Lalique Opalescent Vase "Bacchantes"
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1927 Bibliographie: Félix Marcilhac, "René Lalique, Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de verre
Art Glass
$956Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, AT ca. 1910
By Gerbing & Stephan
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable, rare Art Nouveau majolica vase by the world famous manufactory of Gerbing & Stephan from the early period in Austria around 1910. The beautiful shaped grey blue color...
Ceramic, Majolica
$225,000
H 39 in W 61.5 in D 30.25 in
Italian Empire Console Table with Gilt Eagle Base and Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Empire late 18th Century / early 19th Century console table with a variegated marble slab and gilt caved acanthus leaves wooden top supported on a gilt carved base depicting ...
Marble, Gold Leaf
$32,500
H 21.5 in Dm 33 in
Large and Impressive Lalique Masque De Femme Pattern Covered Vase, France, 20t
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive Lalique Masque De Femme pattern covered vase, France, 20th century, engraved 'Lalique France' to cover and numbered 99 Measures: approximately 88cm., 21 1/2...
Glass
On Hold|$6,511
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Tiffany Studios Rare Iridescent Favrile Large Vase
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios by Louis Comfort Tiffany Large Red and Gold Iridescent Floriform Glass Vase. This is a rare form and red color that will be a must addition to the discerning Tiffany ...
Art Glass
$6,000
H 56.3 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Spanish Brutalist Carved Oak Cabinet, Late 19th Century Revival Period
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Spanish Brutalist Carved Oak Cabinet, Late 19th Century Revival Period "The soul of a building, like that of a man, is in its structure." — Luis Barragán A commanding expression of...
Oak
$5,623
H 6.7 in Dm 6.7 in
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Cased Opalescent Glass with Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Formose" made in cased opalescent glass with green patina created by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Great opalescence and patina ! Height: 17...
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Antique Tiffany Studios 'Acorn' Table Lamp C. 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Norwalk, CT
This lamp is a elegant testament to the classic Tiffany Studios design. Crafted in early 20th century, this lamp is evocative of the Art Nouveau style that Tiffany lamps are known fo...
Bronze
$11,247
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created b...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$13,614Sale Price|27% Off
H 21.66 in Dm 11.03 in
Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones" Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Muller Frères, Lunéville, “Anémones” Lamp Mushroom lamp in multi-layered glass with acid-etched and wheel-carved decoration of red and mauve magnolias in bloom on an opalescent backg...
Wrought Iron
Lalique Frosted Crystal Ispahan Rose Vase, France
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Lalique in France. The Ispahan vase is a stunning creation crafted from fine crystal glass, showcasing an intricate design of roses...
Crystal
On Hold|$10,359
H 7.29 in Dm 5.12 in
1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Opalescent Glass Grey Blue, Pouring Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Danaïdes" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1926. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Beautiful opalescence. height : 18,5 cm Félix...
Glass, Art Glass
1912 Rene Lalique Perfume Bottle Naiades Mermaids Glass Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle "Naiades" (Mermaids) made in frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1912. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Superb and very rare mod...
Blown Glass
$38,476
H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
1921 René Lalique Ceiling Fixture Light Chandelier Feuilles de Charmes Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Ceiling fixture light chandelier "Feuilles de Charmes" made in glass created by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. New rops. New wiring. Original ceiling cap. Perfect conditi...
Blown Glass
$5,268
H 3.75 in Dm 0.04 in
1912 René Lalique - Perfume Bottle Panier De Roses Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle “Panier de Roses” made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1912. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful patina. Rare model. height: ...
Blown Glass
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.
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.