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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
Soleil Chandelier
Soleil Chandelier
Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Vase entitled "Oursins" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A beautiful early 20th Century French Art Deco clear glass vase, decorated with raised sea orchin pattern highlighted with blue staining. Exhiting excellent colour and very fine hand...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco René Lalique

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Glass

1929 René Lalique Vase Languedoc Red Amber Glass with White Patina Cactus Leaves
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Languedoc" made in red amber glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1929. Stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptional color and patina. heigh...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique

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Blown Glass

1927 René Lalique - Vase Marisa Glass with Blue Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Marisa" made in frosted glass with blue green patina by René Lalique in 1927. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition Beautiful patina. height: 22.5 cm Félix Marcilh...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique

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Blown Glass

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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1910s Vintage René Lalique

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Glass

Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
$6,581
H 3.86 in W 2.88 in D 0.91 in
1924 René Lalique - Vase Serpent Snake Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Serpent" made in frosted glass with blue by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Gorgeous model. Measures: height: 24 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique

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Blown Glass

René LALIQUE Rare Art Deco "Poissons" (fishes) Vase, 1921
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco "Poissons" Vase by René Lalique, 1921 – Amber Glass with Green Patina A rare and exquisite Art Deco vase by René Lalique, made in Paris, France, circa 1921. This magni...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique

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Glass, Art Glass

1930 René Lalique Vase Soucis Navy Blue Glass with White Patina - Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Soucis" made in navy blue glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1930. Stampedsignature. Perfect condition. Wonderful and rare colour. height : 18 cm Félix Marcilhac, ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique

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Blown Glass

1927 René Lalique - Vase Malesherbes Glass With Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Malesherbes" made in frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1927. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful color. Height: 23 cm Félix Marc...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage René Lalique

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Blown Glass

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René Lalique Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$9,500VasesGlass1926
2025$1,300VasesCrystalunknown
2025$12,000Chandeliers and PendantsBronze, Glass1926
2025$702Bottles, PitchersBlown Glass1930
2025$2,975GlassGlass, Art Glass1923
2025$30,785Chandeliers and PendantsBlown Glass1924
2025$4,456VasesCrystal2022
2025$4,800VasesBlown Glass1920
2025$1,995Decorative BowlsArt Glass1970's
2025$3,150GlassArt Glass1923
2025$3,800VasesCrystal2022
2025$1,750VasesBlown Glass, Glass, Art GlassCa. 1926
2025$1,300VasesBlown Glass1927
2025$1,600BottlesBlown Glass1920
2025$1,900VasesBlown Glass1935
2025$3,591Flush MountGlass1920's - 1940's
2025$2,075Decorative Dishes and Vide-PocheGlass1925
2025$3,200Chandeliers and PendantsBrass, Glass1959-1969
2025$1,480VasesArt Glass1921
2025$8,066VasesGlass1926
$3,794
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$350-$30,785
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Rene Lalique Bacchantes Vase
Rene Lalique Bacchantes Vase
Average Price
$14,512
Number Available
13
Rene Lalique Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Styles
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
$8,072
Number Available
2
Rene Lalique Dahlias Chandelier
By René Lalique
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
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
Art Deco
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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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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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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