French company Lalique has been nominated for a Luxist Award in the category of glassware. The name Lalique has become synonymous with exquisite naturalistic glass designs. Rene Lalique was a French glass designer who founded the firm which continues today. Lalique began work as a goldsmith but later moved into glassware. He designed jewelry for Cartier, Boucheron and others before founding his own firm in 1885.

Known as the sculptor of light, he became one of France's foremost Art Nouveau and Art Deco designers. One of his major clients was François Coty, who commissioned Lalique to design perfume bottles. The Bacchantes vase, designed by Lalique in 1927 remains one of the most popular designs.

Today vintage Lalique remains highly collectible, often attaining high prices at auction. Lalique paperweights, vases and objets d'art are prized gifts and hold places of honor in many homes. Lalique also creates quality glass for other luxury brands including creating decanters for the rarer expressions of The Macallan and perfume bottles for designers like Tom Ford.