Lalique: A Century of Innovation in Crystal

by Pascal Iakovou
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In 2026, Lalique will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Tourbillons vase, created in 1926 by Suzanne Lalique-Haviland. Inspired by a sprouting fern, the piece is distinguished by its fluid curves and the way it plays with light.

The vase is based on a key technical contrast in Lalique’s work: satin-finished crystal and re-polished crystal. This contrast gives the piece its visual depth, blending a soft matte finish with flashes of brilliance. For the anniversary, a new edition features a coral patina, presented as a tribute to the House’s historic techniques.

The cultural significance is clear. *Tourbillons* is not just a reissue. It is a way of showing how a play from 1926 can still engage with the present when it retains a strong narrative and a clear dramatic structure.

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