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 (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1860-1945), Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles,1920 René Lalique Pendulette 8 jours « Cinq Hirondelles » enameled glass clock Also called pendulette « Vol d’Hirondel...
Glass
$3,900
Rene Lalique Clock
By René Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Rene Lalique clock "Quatre Moineaux du Japon". In clear and frosted glass with white patina. This model was created on April 3, 1928 exclusively f...
Art Glass
René Lalique, Table Clock "Les Inséparables", France 1926
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful table clock "Les Inséparables" by René Lalique featuring two couples of parakeets surrounded by intertwining vines framing a clock. Signed R. Lalique France. Very good con...
Glass
1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Inséparables" (Parrots) made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1926. Original working mechanical movement. Molded signature. Perfect condition. 8-day movement in working...
Glass
René Lalique, "Atmos Clock", circa 1930
By René Lalique
Located in Paris, FR
René Lalique "Atmos clock", c. 1930 Execution: Glass and Chrome. Signed: by René Lalique Measures: H: 33 cm (12.9") Overall Very good condition Atmos, Pendule Perpétuelle, with the ...
Chrome
Art Deco Glass Plate "Ondines" René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A highly visual and attractive Art Deco glass plate with raised pattern of swirling sea nymphs exhibiting excellent deep sky blue opalescence and ...
Glass
French Lalique Crystal Owl Table Clock
By Lalique
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Lalique crystal owl table clock. The clock is created in a clear crystal base with owl relief motifs. Engraved with Lalique France mark. Excellen...
Crystal, Metal
Rare Rene Lalique clear glass Perles Table panel 1930 -signed
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Rare Rene Lalique clear glass square Perles table panel 1934. As well as the usual Vases, Bowls, tableware, car mascots etc Rene Lalique made Architectural Installations -some of the more famous of these went into Churches, but he designed a wide range of glass panels for rooms, walls, tables etc. These were not for sale as individual items and could only be acquired as part of an installation. A larger version is documented as a Carre Perle pattern . The fact that it is an unused single panel and signed (they were usually not signed) suggests this was a salesman's sample. The larger version is Documented in the Lalique book...
Art Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Rampillon' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'Rampillon' vase. This pattern features deeply embossed diamond shapes, surrounded by flowers and leaves. M...
Glass
1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Smoked Topaz Glass with White Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Danaïdes" made in smoked topaz glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1926. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Beautiful et very rare color. height : 18,5 cm...
Glass, Art Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Raisins' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent glass 'raisins' vase, with blue stained details. This pattern features deep relief grape bunches, hanging from vines. ...
Glass
$2,149 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 3.55 in
Lalique After René Lalique, Six Fontainebleau Red Wine Glasses, France 1950s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Lalique Fontainebleau set of six red wine glasses. Other wine glasses from the same collection are available in the shop. In very good...
Crystal
1926 René Lalique Box Eglantines Glass with Pink Patina, Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Eglantines" made in glass with pink patina by René Lalique in 1926. Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Superb pinky patina ! height : 11 cm diameter : 13,5 cm ...
Blown Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Moissac Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Moissac' Vase. This pattern features deeply embossed leaves around the sides. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE' to the underside. Book referenc...
Glass
René Lalique (1860-1945) « Panier de Roses » Box 1919
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1860-1945) « Panier de Roses » Box 1919 Two parts oval glass with a frosted basket of roses motif lid covering the clear bottom of the R. Lalique Box. White and blue ...
Glass
René Lalique 'Bouchardon' Signature R. Lalique Marcilhac 981
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
René Lalique, (1860-1945) 'BOUCHARDON' A clear and frosted glass vase with a bluish green patina, Model introduced, 1926 Marcilhac 981, Size: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm) high Script si...
Glass
Rene Lalique Glass 'Deux Aigles' Paperweight
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Deux Aigles' paperweight, with details highlighted in grey staining. Features two eagle heads facing each other with a ball in their beaks. Moulde...
Glass
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H 5.91 in W 5.32 in D 1.89 in
René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1860-1945), Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles,1920 René Lalique Pendulette 8 jours « Cinq Hirondelles » glass clock Also called pendulette « Vol d’Hirondelles » Whi...
Glass
1931 René Lalique Clock Antoinette Frosted Glass Omega Movement Birds
By Omega, René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Antoinette" made in frosted glass - gold enameled numbers and hands - by René Lalique in 1931. Original OMEGA mechanical movement. Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condit...
Glass
Marguerites Frosted Glass Clock By René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning frosted glass clock by René Lalique was made circa 1920 and features the Marguerites pattern, which translates to daisy, symbolizing innocence and purity. A bouquet bur...
Glass
Inséparables An Art Deco Clock by Rene Lalique (1860 - 1945)
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Inséparables, an Art Deco glass clock by Rene Lalique (1860-1945). Moulded in relief with two pairs of opalescent blue lovebirds seated on prunus blossom. Hand painted enamel clock f...
Glass
1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Six Hirondelles Perchees" (swallows) clock made in frosted glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1920. Working original mechanical moveme...
Glass
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
'Inseperables' an Oplaescent Glass Clock by Rene Lalique circa 1930
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Inséparables, an Art Deco glass clock by Rene Lalique (1860-1945). Moulded in relief with two pairs of opalescent blue lovebirds seated on prunus blossom. Hand painted enamel clock f...
Enamel
1926 René Lalique, Clock Deux Figurines Glass, American Base
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Pendule "Deux Figurines" made in molded-pressed clear and frosted glass by René Lalique in 1926. "American" base made in bronze and copper with floral decoration. Acid-stamped sign...
Glass
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H 7.88 in Dm 7.09 in
1931 René Lalique Clock Roitelets Frosted Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Birds
By Omega, René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Roitelets" made in frosted glass - original black enamelled numbers - by René Lalique in 1931. Original OMEGA mechanical movement. Acid-stamp...
Glass
'Inseperables' Art Deco Opalescent Clock by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Inséparables, an Art Deco glass clock. Moulded in relief with two pairs of opalescent blue lovebirds seated on prunus blossom. Dark blue cock face. Eight day...
Glass
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H 8.27 in W 3.35 in D 6.7 in
1926 René Lalique Deux Colombes Clock Opalescent Glass Original Movement
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Deux Colombes" clock made in 1926 in molded opalescent glass. Original electric movement. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on side. Perfect original condition. Wo...
Glass
1931 René Lalique, Clock Pierrots Clear Glass with Mechanical Movement
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Pierrots" made in clear glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1931. Original mechanical movement. Acid-stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Movement servi...
Glass
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
René Lalique "Inséperables" Art Deco Glass Clock French, Circa 1930
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Inséparables, an Art Deco glass clock. Moulded in relief with two pairs of opalescent blue lovebirds seated on prunus blossom. Hand painted enamel...
Glass