LALIQUE ICONS

A heritage sculpted in light

Since its beginnings, Lalique has shaped an artistic language inspired by nature, femininity and the animal world. A universe where drawing meets material, where crystal reveals light, and where every motif carries an emotion.

From René Lalique to Marc Lalique and Marie-Claude Lalique, this heritage has been passed down and reinvented across generations. Bacchantes, Mossi, Champs-Élysées, Tourbillons, Anémones, Poisson and Zeila are among its most emblematic expressions.

Born of an artistic vision and shaped by the savoir-faire of the artisans at the Lalique manufacture in Wingen-sur-Moder, these creations transcend time with the same evocative power.

“A creation becomes iconic when it stands the test of time without losing its strength or its ability to move us. Lalique’s icons were born from a way of looking at nature and movement. A century, or several decades, later, they retain a remarkable modernity. Our role is to keep this heritage alive with integrity, remaining faithful to the original intention while opening up new creative perspectives.” - Marc Larminaux, Artistic and Creative Director of Lalique

BACCHANTES, AN ODE TO FEMININITY

In 1927, René Lalique conceived the Bacchantes vase, a sculptural celebration of femininity inspired by the world of Bacchus. Caught in the exuberance of a celebration, the young priestesses unfold around the vase in a sensual dance, their bodies’ curves giving the crystal its rhythm and movement.

With its satin finish, the crystal evokes the softness of skin; illuminated by light, it accentuates the volumes and brings the silhouettes to life.

Its creation calls upon six hot-glass artisans, who shape 14 kg of crystal gathered in five stages at 1,150°C. The piece then passes through six cold-glass workshops, where it undergoes sandblasting, cutting, an initial polishing, satin finishing, wheel polishing of the decoration and hand signing. Ten artisans and distinct métiers d’art, along with fifteen days of work, are required to create each vase.

For nearly a century, its silhouettes have remained one of the most recognisable expressions of Lalique’s artistic heritage. Now an emblematic motif of the Maison, Bacchantes is expressed today across pieces ranging from bowls and champagne cooler to collector crystal flacons.

MOSSI, THE ART OF ILLUSION

Created in 1933, the Mossi vase makes light its very own decoration. Against a background of satin-finished crystal, 96 polished cabochons, arranged in six rows of sixteen, echo one another and reflect endlessly. The eye becomes lost in their interplay of transparency, like a kaleidoscope.

Each cabochon is designed and positioned with precision to preserve the integrity of the decoration during removal from the mould. Six hot-glass artisans work with 10 kg of crystal gathered in four successive stages at 1,160°C. The piece then passes through seven cold-glass workshops. Nine artisans take part in its creation, which requires twenty-two days of work.

Today, the motif is also featured on candleholders, extending this interplay of reflections and transparency.

CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES, PARIS CAPTURED IN CRYSTAL

In 1951, Marc Lalique was walking along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Around him, plane-tree leaves were swept up by the wind. He captured their movement and translated it into crystal.

Two leaves seem to blossom from the material. The contrast between satin-finished and repolished crystal, emblematic of Lalique’s savoir-faire, accentuates their veins and contours.

Its creation calls upon six hot-glass artisans, who work with 15 kg of crystal gathered in five successive stages at 1,180°C. The bowl then passes through seven cold-glass workshops: cutting, initial polishing, glue masking to protect the ornamentation, sandblasting, removal of the glue, polishing and signing. Ten artisans work in succession over eighteen days to reveal its satin-finished and repolished decoration.

Born with the Champs-Élysées bowl, this emblematic motif continues its story today through new expressions. Reinterpreted on vases, it has also entered the world of lighting through wall sconces, chandeliers and cascading light installations.

TOURBILLONS, MOVEMENT MADE MATERIAL

Created in 1926 by Suzanne Lalique-Haviland, René Lalique’s daughter, the Tourbillons vase was born from the delicate observation of an unfurling fern. Its scrolls repeat in a composition that is at once graphic, geometric and poetic, transforming nature into sculpture.

The contrast between satin-finished and repolished crystal heightens the depth of the decoration and the movement of the scrolls.

In 2026, Tourbillons celebrates its centenary. To mark the anniversary, Lalique presents a new interpretation enhanced with a coral patina, highlighting the relief of the decoration and echoing the historic 1926 version, which was crafted in white glass with black enamel. Each piece is handcrafted at the Lalique manufacture in Alsace.

ANÉMONES, THE EPHEMERAL MADE ETERNAL

The anemone, a symbol of purity and innocence, inspired René Lalique from an early stage. In 1912, he notably created a lost-wax vase adorned with an anemone motif in blue-patinated glass.

Today, Lalique offers a new interpretation. The sculpted flowers are juxtaposed in a graphic composition in which satin-finished and repolished crystal reveals the velvety texture of the petals and the subtlety of the decoration. Featured on vases, sculptures and candleholders, the Anémones motif extends this fascination with a fleeting beauty that crystal seems to hold still.

POISSON, THE POETRY OF THE AQUATIC WORLD

First created in turquoise, it has taken on new hues through successive re-editions. Transparent, luminous and colourful, it multiplies to invite the creation of a freely composed Lalique aquarium.

More than a century after its creation, the Poisson motif continues, with a sense of lightness, one of the Maison’s great sources of inspiration: the animal world, observed and then reinterpreted through drawing and colour.

ZEILA, FELINE GRACE

She advances on silent paws. Body taut, gaze fixed ahead, Zeila seems suspended in the instant before movement begins.

Created by Marie-Claude Lalique in 1989, the panther reveals the Maison’s fascination with the animal world. Her slender silhouette reveals powerful muscles beneath a crystal coat punctuated by a thousand sculpted spots.

SCULPTING LIGHT, FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION

Bacchantes, Mossi, Champs-Élysées, Tourbillons, Anémones, Poisson and Zeila were created in different eras. Yet they are united by a shared language.

That of a Maison that draws its forms and textures from nature; that leaves room for imagination and emotion; and whose artistic vision is nourished by the heritage of René Lalique, Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

At the Lalique manufacture in Wingen-sur-Moder, artisans give form to this vision, from molten material to the finishing of the crystal. The satin-finished and repolished finish is one of the Maison’s emblematic signatures.

The icons thus form a living memory of Lalique, continually reinvented through heritage, nature and mastery of material.

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About Lalique

Founded in 1888 by visionary artist René Lalique, Lalique is a symbol of audacity, elegance, and artistic excellence. As one of the most prestigious French crystal glass houses, Lalique is synonymous with masterful craftsmanship, timeless design, and unparalleled savoir-faire. With an instantly recognizable aesthetic, Lalique transforms everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. From decorative objects to interior design, jewelry, perfumes, art, and hospitality, every creation embodies a refined lifestyle. Lalique collaborates with renowned artists and designers, including Zaha Hadid, Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, Yves Klein, Arik Levy, Terry Rodgers, and James Turrell, to craft extraordinary pieces that unite innovation and tradition. These exclusive partnerships bring bold artistic visions to life through Lalique’s exceptional craftsmanship. Since 1922, each work of art is handcrafted in Lalique’s historic Alsace manufacture, ensuring a legacy of excellence.

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