Sculptural René Lalique Chandelier Brings the Outdoors In

Art Nouveau is often identified through its nature motifs, while a hallmark of Art Deco is geometry. Renowned French jeweler and designer René Lalique deftly bridged the gap between the two art movements with his circa-1929 Lausanne Chandelier. Known for his naturalistic glasswork and innovation with materials, including glass and horn, Lalique began his career as a jeweler, having received training at the School of Decorative Arts, Paris, as well as in London. His work is held in major decorative arts collections, such as the Musée d’Orsay and Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Lausanne Chandelier’s mix of frosted and clear glass with fruit and leaf motifs molded into the 19-inch wide, modern, circular shade transforms the light fixture into a sculpture and the reflection of light into art. Bearing the “R. Lalique/France” signature, the piece is available at M.S. Rau. rauantiques.com