Lalique France - Jewellery box - Crystal - Florida Candy Box

This object is a beautiful crystal bonbonnière by the French luxury brand Lalique, designed in the iconic “Floride” pattern.

Features of this object:
• Design: The lidded box is made of heavy, clear French crystal with an organic, wavy relief.
• Details: It is decorated with striking, inset cabochons (glass studs) made of colored crystal. This particular piece features a bright turquoise or aqua-blue color.
• Function: It is primarily used as a bonbonnière (candy box), powder box, or trinket box.
The “Floride” design by Lalique was originally created in 1956. The pattern was conceived by Marc Lalique, the son of founder René Lalique, who took over the helm of the renowned French crystal house after the Second World War.
• Original introduction: 1956.
• Production period: These lidded boxes and related tableware (such as glasses and bowls) were produced in the second half of the 20th century. The pattern was later briefly put back into production in the 1990s, before being permanently discontinued around 2006.