Papillons Small Crystal Bowl

Since its founding in 1888 by René Lalique, the storied house has become a symbol of timeless French luxury—and France’s premier destination for handcrafted crystal.

Lalique captures in its crystal nets one of Nature's purest beauties. A swarm of butterflies animates the material, lifted by the wind. Like a hymn to the harmony of Nature, Lalique expresses here a desire to capture the beauty of movement through the depth of a richly detailed motif, magnified by the satin-finished repolished crystal. The swarm of butterflies appears animated, suspended in a moment of grace, as if ready to fly away, carried by the air. The thin, delicate wings of the butterflies diffuse the light in a subtle play of transparency. The level of detail and the precision of the motif contribute to Lalique’s unique style and define this refined bowl.