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Keywords: René Lalique, Lalique France, Figurines et Raisins, Art Deco, Côte d'Azur Pullman Express, ceruse oak, French design, 1920s luxury furniture, molded-pressed glass, crystal panels, modern French luxury, nickel-plated supports, collectible furniture, decorative arts, early 20th-century design Counter from Lalique Store Paris Counter Exceptional bar or console cabinet crafted in ceruse oak and inset with eight molded and pressed glass panels by Lalique, from the celebrated "Figurines et Raisins" model. This design was originally created on September 28, 1928, for the decoration of the Côte d'Azur Pullman Express lounge car. The front showcases a remarkable composition of Lalique panels: two large "Pipe Player" panels, one large "Figurine and Grapes Head Up Facing" panel, one large"Figurine and Grapes Head Up Left" panel, two "Raisin Right" panels, and two "Grapes Left" panels. The structure features a central cabinet with two doors and interior shelving on the reverse side. A floating glass counter rests above, supported by nickel-plated metal mounts. The backs of the front glass panels are concealed by interior oak paneling, which is attached with small screws.