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René Lalique Lausanne Chandelier
René Lalique Lausanne Chandelier
René Lalique Lausanne Chandelier
René Lalique Lausanne Chandelier

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René Lalique Lausanne Chandelier

  • This exceptional Lausanne chandelier is composed of clear and frosted glass
  • It shows René Lalique's ability to control light through varied glass densities
  • It embodies the aesthetics between Art Nouveau's organic forms and Art Deco's geometry
  • Circa 1929
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$12,850
Item No. 31-7166

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Lausanne Chandelier
René Lalique
Circa 1929

This exceptional Lausanne chandelier by René Lalique (1860-1945) showcases the artist's mastery of glass as an expressive medium. Composed of clear and frosted glass, the light fixture features a molded shade with stylized fruit and leaf motifs—signature elements that demonstrate Lalique's genius. The Lausanne pattern, in particular, exemplifies his ability to control light through varied glass densities, transforming illumination into sculpture. 

Embodying the transitional aesthetics between Art. . .
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Lausanne Chandelier
René Lalique
Circa 1929

This exceptional Lausanne chandelier by René Lalique (1860-1945) showcases the artist's mastery of glass as an expressive medium. Composed of clear and frosted glass, the light fixture features a molded shade with stylized fruit and leaf motifs—signature elements that demonstrate Lalique's genius. The Lausanne pattern, in particular, exemplifies his ability to control light through varied glass densities, transforming illumination into sculpture. 

Embodying the transitional aesthetics between Art Nouveau's organic forms and Art Deco's emerging geometries, this chandelier's perfectly balanced composition reflects Lalique's significant contribution to decorative arts. The 1925 Paris Exhibition (Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes) established Lalique as a definitive voice in modern design. His works now reside in major museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Musée d'Orsay. 

Signed "R. Lalique / France" under the rim

5 1/2” high x 19” wide x 5” deep
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René Lalique Lausanne Chandelier
Maker: René Lalique
Period: 20th Century
Origin: France
Type: Lighting
Style: Art Deco
Depth: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
Width: 19.0 in. (48.26 cm)
Height: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
Lalique, René
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