Another important early Lanvin perfume bottle was produced by Baccarat in 1923, and it reveals how closely the house aligned itself with the finest crystal makers of the time. This design, known as the “horseshoe” model, featured a softly curved body whose outline recalled the shape of a horseshoe, a form both protective and elegant. The crystal surface was cut and polished to a flawless clarity, catching light across its rounded planes.
The bottle was fitted with a faceted lapidary stopper, cut like a jewel, its angled surfaces refracting the light and adding a sense of preciousness. Unlike the later flat, enameled disk stoppers, this early piece emphasized the brilliance of crystal craftsmanship itself. The front of the bottle was decorated in intaglio, with the now-famous Lanvin mother-and-daughter logo—Madame Jeanne Lanvin and her daughter at a ball—applied in black enamel. The sharp contrast of the dark stencil against the luminous transparency of the crystal gave the bottle both modernity and visual gravitas.
The base was marked with the Baccarat acid stamp, affirming its authenticity and luxury pedigree. Standing at 14 cm in height, the flacon was modestly scaled yet imposing enough to carry a sense of distinction, suitable for Lanvin’s early perfume presentations.
As one of Lanvin’s earliest Baccarat bottles, this 1923 design holds particular historical significance: it predates the more geometric square and rectangular Baccarat models of the mid-1920s and represents a transitional style, balancing Art Nouveau softness with the emerging sharpness of Art Deco. Through this bottle, Lanvin signaled her dedication to not only scent but also visual elegance, commissioning artisans of the highest caliber to embody her brand’s refined aesthetic.
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