Product Description
A beautifully detailed Lalique crystal box in the celebrated “Les Enfants” design, originally created by René Lalique in 1931, capturing a ring of children in delicate relief around its form.
The interplay between satin and clear crystal is characteristic of Lalique’s mastery during the Art Deco period, where light and texture were used to bring movement and softness to even the most structured designs. Here, the gently frosted figures contrast with the clarity of the glass, giving the piece both depth and quiet presence.
Measuring approximately 11cm by 8cm, the box is perfectly scaled for a dressing table or display, echoing its original purpose as a holder of small personal treasures. Pieces such as this were not merely decorative, but part of daily ritual—objects chosen for both beauty and meaning.
It remains in very good vintage condition, with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with its history.
Designed in 1931 and enduring in appeal, Lalique’s “Les Enfants” remains one of the more recognisable and collectible motifs. Examples of this quality and clarity do not appear frequently, and once placed into a collection, they are seldom released.
It may have once rested quietly on a dressing table, holding small, cherished things—perhaps a ring set aside at the end of the day, or a note kept close for its meaning. The figures encircling the glass, hand in hand, suggest a sense of innocence and continuity, as though capturing a fleeting moment meant to be remembered.
Over time, pieces such as this pass gently from one setting to another, carrying with them traces of the lives they have accompanied. While its exact story remains unknown, its presence still feels personal—familiar in a way that is difficult to define, yet unmistakably there.