René LaliqueIn the Night, 1924Mould-blown Glass In several sizes
This is the perfume bottle designed by Lalique in 1924, titled <In the Night>. It resembles a miniature universe filled with stars—an inspiration drawn from the night sky, made of frosted glass, with a deep blue body adorned with a starry pattern, and the stopper designed as a crescent moon. Unscrewing the moon-shaped stopper is like unveiling a captivating night, a poetic fusion of visual and tactile experiences.
René Lalique (1860-1945) was a French pioneer in jewelry design and a poet of glass. His company was awarded the title of “Living Cultural Heritage Company” by the French government. His core contribution lies in the avant-garde idea that “materials have no nobility; light, shadow, and form are the soul,” allowing artworks to enter daily life. This method of spiritualizing everyday objects is also the most enchanting aspect of the Art Deco period: it grants functional items an equal status with sculpture and painting, making life itself a collectible and gaze-worthy artistic scene.
