The Flacon Chamade, introduced in 1969, is a striking and modern expression of Guerlain’s commitment to sculptural design and artistic collaboration. Created specifically to house the extrait of Chamade, the bottle was designed by the French sculptor Maurice François, who for many years contributed his talents to Guerlain, designing window displays, decorative objects, and other visual elements for the house’s boutiques. François’s approach combined elegance with a dynamic sense of form, resulting in a bottle that is both visually compelling and unmistakably Guerlain.
Manufactured initially by Pochet et du Courval, the Flacon Chamade was later produced by Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres as well, reflecting the bottle’s enduring popularity and the need for high-quality glass craftsmanship. Pochet produced ten original molds for the design, ensuring consistency while allowing for subtle variations in production. Over time, minor modifications were made to the bottle’s height, subtly adapting the design while retaining its characteristic sculptural presence.
Ten moulds by Pochet et du Courval:
- Mould # 19926 = 45ml/1.52 oz
- Mould # 19928 = 18ml/0.609 oz - 12cm/4.72" (changed to 15ml/0.5 oz in 1979)
- Mould #19930 = 34ml/1.15 oz - 15cm/5.91" (changed to 30ml/1 oz)
- Mould # 19932 = 64ml/2.16 oz - 18,4cm/7,24" (changed to 60ml/2 oz)
- 120ml/4.06 oz - 22cm/8.66"
- Mould #20038 = 9,2ml/0.311 oz - 8,7cm/3.73" (changed to 7,5cm/2.95")
- Mould # 20125 = 4.5ml sample size USA (April 1970)
- Mould #20586 = 2.3ml sample size with solid base (June 1972)
- Mould #23914 = 2ml sample size (April 1984)
- Mould # 23185 = 1640ml - 49cm/19.29" (April 1982)
Two moulds by Saint-Gobain Desjonqueres:
- Mould #4892 = 15ml (March 1978, produced only in January 1981) Base engraved: "Guerlain - Paris - Bottle Made in France"
- Mould #5139 (plan #70617) = 7.5ml (March 1980 until June 1984) Base engraved" "Bottle - Made in France"
By 1997, only four sizes of the Flacon Chamade remained in production, demonstrating both the bottle’s longevity and its iconic status within Guerlain’s repertoire. Its strong, clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and elegant interpretation of modernist sculptural aesthetics make it a standout example of late 20th-century perfume bottle design, marrying artistry with functionality in a manner uniquely suited to Guerlain’s image and the bold character of the fragrance it contains.
- 7.5ml = 10cm/3/93"
- 15ml = 12cm/4.72"
- 30ml = 15.2cm/5.98"
- 60ml = 18.5cm/7/28"
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