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LALIQUE
THE CRAFT
The story of Lalique is entwined with craftsmanship . The first furnace at the glassworks in Alsace where Lalique manufactures its precious creations was lit in 1922 . Since then , Wingen-sur-Moder ( Alsace ) has always managed to rise to the challenges of different periods and breathe a refreshing modernity into the world of French design and industry .
Thanks to a team of passionately committed designers , Lalique creates beautiful pieces each year that are inspired by three themes dear to René Lalique : flora , fauna and the female form . Once at the factory , the manufacturing process begins . A single crystal piece can require up to 40 different steps to produce . Century-old gestures and know-how , passed down from generation to generation .
HISTORY
Founded in 1888 by renowned and avant-garde artist René Lalique , Lalique is one of the crown jewels of France ’ s crystal glass houses . A symbol of unique know-how and craftmanship , a lifestyle luxury brand with an immediately recognizable style . Lalique enriches our everyday lives , bringing artistic style to singular creations in six areas : decorative items , interior design , perfumes , jewellery , works of art and hospitality .
From the crafting of the pots in which the crystal is molten , to the hot glass workshop where the material is gathered and moulded . In the seclusion of the workshops , the men and women of Lalique create between 350,000 and 400,000 pieces each year . Their expertise is the soul of the enterprise . This unique Lalique know-how has received the prestigious label of Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant ( Living Heritage Enterprise , or EPV ), a label of distinction awarded by the French State to recognize French firms for the excellence of their traditional and industrial skills .
The brand enters exclusive collaborations with talented artists , designers , and other luxury brands , to create stunning objects and collections based on both partners ’ know-how and expertise . Since 1922 , all pieces are handcrafted in the house ’ s sole manufacturing site , located in the Alsace region in France .