René Lalique
born Aÿ-en-Champagne, France, 1860; died Paris, France, 1945
Around 1905 Lalique began designing glass objects and also started a collaboration with the perfumier François Coty that lasted several decades. Over time he gave up his jewelry work to focus exclusively on glass. He founded a glassworks in Alsace in 1921; this Lalique factory is still in existence.
Lalique’s works are considered some of the finest examples of Art Deco glass design. He was particularly known for his contrasting uses of clear and frosted glass, sometimes adding enamel or a patina to enhance details. Later in his career he was commissioned for a series of high-profile projects to design luxurious interiors themed around glass for royalty, the wealthy, and the high fashion industry.
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