Refurbishment and Restore Issue 24 | Page 36

LALIQUE interiors

Lalique , the jewel in the crown of the French crystal industry has been widely used to much acclaim in commercial and residential projects worldwide . When considering the use of crystal in the home both as an architectural feature and decorative item , there is no better example of its use than at Maison Lalique ’ s five star hospitality establishments . Villa Rene Lalique , the former family home of Rene Lalique , now a 5 star hotel and 2 Michelin star restaurant recently celebrated its centenary . A celebration and showcase of Lalique from the wine glasses to the door handles and Damien Hirst artworks lining the cellar it is a perfect example and showcase of what can be bought or made bespoke to suit your schemes from our London boutiques .
BOTANICA 2
From decanters , glasses , vases , furniture and other decorative items , nature has always been a source of inspiration for Rene Lalique , the founding father of Lalique , whose creativity was inspired by the three F ' s - Femme ( women ), Flara and Fauna which are ubiquitous in all his designs .
Botanica is the latest collection and an exploration of the Japanese cherry tree - its blossoms symbolising the ephemeral character of life . The Fleurs de Cerisier vase , limited to 88 pieces is created in the hot glass ' souffle ' technique of blown crystal with carving work in cold glass to hand sculpt each petal and remove imperfection . Each petal is stamped with pure liquid gold and black and white enamel requiring more than 3 hours of
craftsmanship and then fired overnight at 510 degrees centigrade .
Available in purple , clear and amber crystal . It makes a stunning centrepiece for any interior and is part of a wider collection in soft pinks and warm hues with prices starting at £ 55 .
For further information or to book a one-toone appointment for our team to guide you through the collection , please contact : LALIQUE , 47 Conduit Street , London , W1S 2YP Tel : + 44 207 292 0444 | email : shop . london . cs @ lalique . fr
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