<Tr> <Th> Owner </Th> <Td> Art & Fragrance </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> www.cristallalique.fr </Td> </Tr> <P> Lalique is a French glassmaker, founded by renowned glassmaker and jeweller René Lalique in 1888 . Lalique is best known for producing glass art, including perfume bottles, vases, and hood ornaments during the early twentieth century . Following the death of René, Lalique transitioned to producing lead glass (crystal) works during the 1950s while under the direction of René's son, Marc Lalique . Since 2010, Lalique has been owned by Swiss company Art and Fragrance . </P> <P> René Lalique (1860 - 1945) began his career as a jewellery apprentice at the age of 16, and by 1881 he was a freelance designer for many of the best - known Parisian jewellers . In 1885, he opened his own workshop on Place Gaillon in Paris, the former workshop of Jules Destape . In 1887, Lalique opened a business on Rue du Quatre - Septembre, and registered the "RL" mark the following year . In 1890, he opened a shop in the Opera District of Paris . Within a decade, Lalique was amongst the best - known Parisian jewellers . </P>

Lead-glass material used for decorative items made by lalique