Mosque Lamp, France, Emile Gallé,
circa 1878-1884
Smoked blown crystal, decorated in gold leaf,
enamelled (Inv. 459 RCh)
Photo: Alain Breyer

F is for…FORM

Which is true? Whatever is useful if beautiful or whatever is beautiful is useful?

Glass, ever since its creation, has managed to unite the two with ease, combining beauty and grace in everyday objects.