The Flacon Étruscan is a striking example of Guerlain’s artistry in bottle design, created in 1900 to house the famed Lotion Végétale. Its form draws inspiration from classical urns, with an elegant silhouette that immediately conveys refinement and permanence. The body of the bottle is molded to suggest elongated daisy petals cascading over the shoulders, creating a gentle rhythm of vertical lines that soften the geometric solidity of the urn shape. The circular base is notched, adding a subtle decorative touch that balances the sculptural quality of the upper portion. Crafted by the renowned glassmaker Pochet et du Courval, the design was registered internationally in the same year, cementing its status as a distinctive creation of both Guerlain and the Parisian glassmaking tradition.
The glass inner stopper of the Flacon Étruscan is equally notable, covered with a gilded metal cap cast with foliate motifs and engraved with the signature “Guerlain-Paris.” The metalwork reinforces the sense of luxury and craftsmanship, while the gilding adds a warm, luminous contrast to the clear or lightly tinted glass of the body. Two versions of the bottle were produced: a luxury edition, with gilded enameling applied to the petals on the shoulders and the notched base, and a classic edition, where the gilding was reserved solely for the stopper cap. These variations allowed Guerlain to appeal both to clients seeking the height of opulence and to those desiring a more restrained elegance.
The Flacon Étruscan was made in three sizes: an 80 cc (mold #10769), a 90 cc (mold #10770), and a 250 cc (mold #11292) version, the latter standing 15 cm tall. This range ensured versatility for different applications, whether for personal use or as a prominent display on a vanity.
The Flacon Étruscan exemplifies Guerlain’s ability to combine functional design with artistic flourish, creating a vessel that is both visually captivating and practical. Its sculptural quality, refined gilding, and floral motif make it a hallmark of early 20th-century perfume presentation, a testament to the house’s enduring dedication to elegance, craftsmanship, and innovation in the realm of luxury perfumery.
Sizes:
- Mould #10769 = 80cc
- Mould #10770 = 90cc
- Mould #11292 = 250cc - 15cm tall
Scents:
- À La Héliotrope
- À La Violette
- Antique
- Aux Fleurs Ambrées
- Chypre
- Jicky
- L’Éther Aromatique
- Ultra Fresca
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