Vase: Lalique “Pivoines” Amber

An alliance of brute force and delicacy, a juxtaposition of square forms to the curved lines of carved motifs, Pivoines vases embody a contrast of mineral strength and floral romance.

A symbol of prosperity, beauty and honor, the peony is an emblematic flower, especially in China where it is often depicted.

As if carved into the groove of a rock, the flower garlands take over the crystal as lush nature takes its rightful place on abandoned buildings.

Their modeling also evokes the process of lost-wax sculpture, when the craftsman breaks the plaster mold to reveal the piece.