French glassworks are part of our heritage. Their storieslink technique and art and offer us unique pieces. The elegance of crystals is eternal.
In this milieu, three names dominate: René Lalique, Baccarat and Daum. Lulled by the Art Nouveau movement that combines the curves of nature and that of women wonderfully, we find these details of fauna and flora in their creations that have become precious.
A modern art:
Old-fashioned you say? I answer you timeless. Indeed, designers now put their ideas at the service of crystals. Designer Philippe Starck launched his "Bon Jour Versailles" lamp collection in collaboration with Baccarat and Flos. Two models exist and there is obviously the crystal. The Englishman Damien Hirst, faithful to his universe, proposed with Lalique "Eternal" a series of butterflies trapped in crystals. Finally, the American Terry Rodgers has created a series of Mermaid vases, surprisingly classic in their shapes but particularly modern in their colors. He plays with the transparency of the crystals and the hardness of the colors, some are dark, others seem metallic.
"Crystal acts as a mirror whose distorting reflections reveal hidden aspects of reality which is exactly what I try to capture in my paintings. It is Lalique's expertise that allows me to play with light and opacity to discover an entirely new way to render this delicate balance between our inner and outer lives."
Terry Rodgers
This art is therefore far from being outdated and is very often renewed by recognized creators around the globe.
Good deal:
In a village in the Marne, we find the former factory of René-Jules Lalique, recently transformed into a hotel with a décor impregnated with the spirit of the creator and gourmet restaurant crowned with 2 stars in the Michelin guide.
To find the room of your dreams, turn to the Maison Vessière in Baccarat. This specialized shop exists since 1882 and is based on a family history for 4 generations. Their know-how and knowledge of this art has been recognized everywhere from New York to St. Petersburg with high awards on their crystal engravings.
Thanks to Maison Vessière, it is now possible to engrave the crystal to personalize your piece. They can engrave a name, first name, date, sentence, shape, everything you dream of to make a precious and original gift.
Father's Day is fast approaching, so whether it's a small engraved piece or a gourmet meal, let yourself be tempted by the world of crystal glassworks. And for moms (because a gift has no date), discover the bottles of historical perfumes of crystal factories, real works of historical art.
Discover the selection of items for Father's Day via their shop
And let yourself be tempted by a room customization thanks to the crystal engraving proposed by Vessière Cristaux
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