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By the 1920s Lalique had a flourishing glass–manufacturing business. Incredibly prolific, he created a vast array of tableware and decorative glass objects such as vases, clocks, statuettes, and jewelry. Lalique also made light fixtures, panels, doors for interiors, and even custom glass furniture. Hood ornaments were also among his strengths. These quintessentially Art Deco ornaments decorated car hoods in the interwar years, and Lalique created 28 different types, the most famous being the Victoire, a woman's head with swept–back hair.
After his success with Coty, however, perfume bottles became among Lalique's best–known designs. Over the years he produced more than 30 bottles for perfume houses and couturiers, including Houbigant and Worth.
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| Image. Crystal Glass Vase by Lalique. |
The 1925 Paris International Exhibition was a triumph for Lalique. Not only did he have two pavilions, but he also contributed to other exhibits such as the Hall of Perfume, as well as several displays around the grounds, including a magnificent fountain. The exhibition led to more high–profile architectural and interior–design commissions such as the lighting and decorative panels for France's legendary liners: the Ile de France and Normandie.
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