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Who Was René Lalique
French glass designer.
On a day like today, French sculptor and designer René Lalique was born.
April 06, 1860.
René Jules Lalique (6 April 1860, Ay, Marne — 1 May 1945, Paris) was a French glass designer known for his creations of glass art, perfume bottles, vases, jewelry, chandeliers, clocks, and automobile hood ornaments.
René Lalique was a French glass artist and jewelry designer who was active from the 1880s until his death in 1945.
What is Lalique known for?
Glass art.
Lalique is best known for producing glass art, including perfume bottles, vases, and hood ornaments during the early twentieth century.
Following the death of René, Lalique transitioned to producing lead glass (crystal) works during the 1950s while under the direction of René’s son, Marc Lalique.
In the 1920s, Lalique transitioned from jewelry design to glass art.
Some of his most famous pieces include stained-glass windows, vases and bowls, and perfume bottles.
Although Lalique died in 1945, many of his designs are still produced today and can be found in many museums throughout France as well as online!
