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.
1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 8 "Nippon" knife rests made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature on each piece. All pieces are in perfect condition. height : 2,5 cm dimensions : 9 cm...
Glass
George II Cross Banded Mahogany Cutlery Box, circa 1760
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A George II cross-banded Mahogany cutlery box, circa 1760. Bow front box with original brass hardware and red velvet-covered interior. Me...
Mahogany
$2,962 / set
H 1.97 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th Century Case: 5cm high x 24cm wide x 24 in depth. Elephant: 3cm high x 9cm wide x ...
Silver, Silver Plate
René Lalique Bowl Plate Dish Oeillets Carnations Created in 1932
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
Oillets Art Deco dish created on July 7, 1932. Pressed molded glass with green patina. Signed Lalique France circa 1950. In perfect condition. Model No. 422 from the Félix Marcillac...
Glass
$3,642
H 1.58 in W 11.23 in D 12.8 in
Signed Art Deco Knife Rests by Gallia, Silver-Plated Bronze, 1930s
By Gallia
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Signed Knife Rests “Gallia” Signed knife rests by “Gallia” are highly collectible decorative objects known for their exquisite craftsmanship and Art Deco design. The company “Gallia”...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Set of 13 Plastic knife rests dog shaped, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of clear plastic dog-shaped knife rests, dating from the 1970s and of French origin. These playful and decorative little tableware items feature a stylized dachshund silhouette, ...
Metal
$2,820
H 0.6 in W 3.75 in D 5.71 in
Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rest Set with Sea Creatures, France 1930
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Art Deco Knife rest These knife rests were not only practical but also served as decorative elements on a well-dressed dining table. The use of silver or silver-plated materials adde...
Silver Plate, Bronze
$425 / set
H 0.75 in W 11.63 in D 1.5 in
German Stainless Steel Knife Fork Carving Set Mother of Pearl Handles, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A fine stainless steel German carving set with mother of pearl handles, from Carl Wolfertz & Sohne, circa 20th century, Solingen, Germany. Set includes carving knife, fork, and sharpening steel...
Stainless Steel
$528 / set
H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in
Set of 8 French Crystal Knife Rests – 1970s Elegant Table Accessories
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 8 French Crystal Knife Rests – 1970s Elegant Table Accessories Description: This refined set of eight crystal knife rests was crafted in France during the 1970s. Each piece f...
Crystal
Victorian Gold and Mother of Pearl Handled Butter Knife
By George Unite & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English 9-carat yellow gold and mother of pearl handled butter knife, boxed, an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian 9-karat gold butter knife has a sabre style knife blade, with a broad incurved shaped form. The anterior face of the concave curved blade is ornamented with a segmented panel of impressive bright cut engraved foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background. The reverse surface of the blade is plain, apart from the feature hallmarks. This antique knife retains the original, fine and impressive carved mother of pearl handle...
Gold
Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, 20th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, XXth Century. Set of 6 silver plated knife rests from the Maison Jean Goujon, Goldsmith, Maltese Cross model, in original box, 1980, n...
Silver
$1,400 / set
H 0.4 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
René Lalique (1860-1945), set of ten knife rests. Model "Hortense".
Located in København, Copenhagen
René Lalique (1860-1945), a set of ten knife rests. 1942 Model "Hortense". Early mark/ingraving: R. Lalique. In very good condition, minimal chip on one knife rest. Dimensions: L 10....
Art Glass
$395Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.38 in W 3.25 in D 1.38 in
Set of 12 French Art Deco Style Molded Glass Knife Rests
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 12 French Art Deco molded glass, circa 1930-40. Perfect for holiday entertaining, these knife rests will add grace to your table....
Glass, Art Glass
1924 René Lalique Set of 6 Scarabees Scarabs Knife Rests Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 6 "Scarabees" (Scarabs) knife rests made in clear glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature on one piece. All pieces are in perfect condition. Some ...
Glass
1932 René Lalique Set of 6 Nippon Knife Rests Clear Glass Water Pearls
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 6 (six) knife rests made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is named "Hortense". All pieces are in perfect condition. All pieces are stamped...
Glass
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H 3.94 in W 0.16 in L 3.94 in
1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 6 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Patina Leaves
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 6 (six) knife rests made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is named "Hortense". All pieces are in perfect condition. All pieces are stamped...
Glass
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H 1.97 in W 0.48 in D 3.31 in
1950s Lalique France Chardons Set of 10 Knife Rests Crystal with Sepia Stain
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 10 (ten) knife rests made in clear crystal with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1950s. Model is named "Chardons". All pieces are in perfect condition. All pieces are eng...
Crystal
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H 1.19 in W 0.16 in D 3.94 in
1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 11 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 11 (eleven) knife rests made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is named "Hortense". All pieces are in perfect condition. All pieces are sta...
Glass
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H 1.19 in W 0.16 in D 3.94 in
1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 10 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 10 (ten) knife rest made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is named "Hortense". All pieces are in perfect condition. All pieces are stamped...
Glass
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H 1.19 in W 0.16 in D 3.94 in
1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 12 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 12 knife rest made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is named "Hortense". All pieces are in perfect condition. 7 pieces are engraved "Laliq...
Glass