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Argos crystal lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum, France
Argos crystal lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum, France

Argos crystal lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum, France

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in BELFORT, FR

Large Argos crystal lamp by the sculptor César Baldaccini for Daum, France, in the 1970's.

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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

'Argos' Model Sculptural Blue Glass Vase by César Baldaccini, Daum, France
'Argos' Model Sculptural Blue Glass Vase by César Baldaccini, Daum, France

'Argos' Model Sculptural Blue Glass Vase by César Baldaccini, Daum, France

By Daum, César Baldaccini

Located in London, GB

This fabulous deep blue coloured glass vase was made by Daum in Nancy, France in the 1970s. It looks very much like a piece of sculpture - no surprise given it's designer was César ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Vases

Materials

Glass

Cesar Baldaccini ( 1921-1998 ) Vase model Argos for Daum France 1970
Cesar Baldaccini ( 1921-1998 ) Vase model Argos for Daum France 1970

Cesar Baldaccini ( 1921-1998 ) Vase model Argos for Daum France 1970

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in palm beach, FL

Vase A by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s, is a magnificent work of art that seamlessly combines form and function.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Argos Vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s
Argos Vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s

Argos Vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s

By César Baldaccini

Located in Melbourne, VIC

The Argos vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s, is a magnificent work of art that seamlessly blends form and function.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Brutalist table lamp by César Baldaccini
Brutalist table lamp by César Baldaccini

Brutalist table lamp by César Baldaccini

By César Baldaccini

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Brutalist table by César Baldaccini for Daum, France. Model: Argos, in Crystal glass.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

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Vase « Argos » model by Cesar for Daum France
Vase « Argos » model by Cesar for Daum France

Vase « Argos » model by Cesar for Daum France

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H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in

Vase « Argos » model by Cesar for Daum France

By Cesar

Located in BORDEAUX, FR

Argos model vase in crystal and blue tinted glass paste. Signed on the base. Chips inside the collar and a micro chip on the edge of a rectangle on the front.

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Vintage 1970s French Other Vases

Materials

Glass

Cèsar for Daum, Glas Sculpture Bicou 'Dark Brown', No. 76/100, ca. 1990, France
Cèsar for Daum, Glas Sculpture Bicou 'Dark Brown', No. 76/100, ca. 1990, France

Cèsar for Daum, Glas Sculpture Bicou 'Dark Brown', No. 76/100, ca. 1990, France

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in Basel, BS

The figurine is signed CESAR, and engraved Daum, France. On the foot under 76/100 is engraved.

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Sculptural 1970s Daum Vase by César Baldaccini
Sculptural 1970s Daum Vase by César Baldaccini

Sculptural 1970s Daum Vase by César Baldaccini

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H 10.25 in W 5.88 in D 3.88 in

Sculptural 1970s Daum Vase by César Baldaccini

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in New York City, NY

A chiseled architectural, multifaceted, sculptural vase by prominent French sculptor Cesar Baldaccini (1921-1998) signed “Daum, France in shades of mottled brown / expresso with cle...

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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Vases

Brutalist Argos Vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s
Brutalist Argos Vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s

Brutalist Argos Vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s

By Daum, César Baldaccini

Located in Lille, FR

Sculptural lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Vases

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Brutalist Argos Vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s
Brutalist Argos Vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s

Brutalist Argos Vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in Lille, FR

Sculptural lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Vases

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Pair of Blue Crystal Argos Lamps by César for Daum. France, 1970s
Pair of Blue Crystal Argos Lamps by César for Daum. France, 1970s

Pair of Blue Crystal Argos Lamps by César for Daum. France, 1970s

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare pair of blue sculpted acid etched crystal glass, serpentine décor by the artist César Baldaccini, called César for the french manufacture Daum France.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Tan Crystal Argos Lamps by César for Daum. France, 1970s
Pair of Tan Crystal Argos Lamps by César for Daum. France, 1970s

Pair of Tan Crystal Argos Lamps by César for Daum. France, 1970s

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare pair of tan brown sculpted acid etched crystal glass, serpentine décor by the artist César Baldaccini, called César for the french manufacture Daum France.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Cesar Baldaccini "Le Pouce" Limited Edition 225/300 Daum Crystal Box Certificate
Cesar Baldaccini "Le Pouce" Limited Edition 225/300 Daum Crystal Box Certificate

Cesar Baldaccini "Le Pouce" Limited Edition 225/300 Daum Crystal Box Certificate

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Exceptional sculpture "Le Pouce" by César Baldaccini made in the 1970s. It is a limited edition of 300 pieces made in crystal by DAUM.

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Daum Cesar Baldaccini Argos Ashtray 1970 France Crystal Midcentury Sculpture
Daum Cesar Baldaccini Argos Ashtray 1970 France Crystal Midcentury Sculpture

Daum Cesar Baldaccini Argos Ashtray 1970 France Crystal Midcentury Sculpture

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in New York, NY

A great sculptural thick black and clear smoked crystal ashtray bowl in a brutalist style by the famed French artist Cesar Baldaccini for Daum. Signed. Excellent unused condition.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Cesar Baldaccini for Daum Crystal Bowl Ashtray
Cesar Baldaccini for Daum Crystal Bowl Ashtray

Cesar Baldaccini for Daum Crystal Bowl Ashtray

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in New York, NY

A heavy thick crystal bowl/ashtray designed by Cesar Baldaccini.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Cesar Baldaccini for Daum 1970s Crystal Bowl
Cesar Baldaccini for Daum 1970s Crystal Bowl

Cesar Baldaccini for Daum 1970s Crystal Bowl

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in New York, NY

A turquoise and clear solid, heavy crystal bowl designed by the French artist, Cesar Baldaccini. Signed. Could be used for decoration, a candy or trinket dish, or ashtray.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

ARGOS table lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum
ARGOS table lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum

ARGOS table lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in Busnago, IT

Una lussuosa lampada da tavolo in cristallo a blocchi pesanti di colore marrone scuro, disegnata dall'artista francese Cesar Baldaccini per Daum, con paralume come da foto.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Cesar Badaccini Argos Daum Crystal 1970 French Bowl Ashtray
Cesar Badaccini Argos Daum Crystal 1970 French Bowl Ashtray

Cesar Badaccini Argos Daum Crystal 1970 French Bowl Ashtray

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in New York, NY

A rare French brutalist crystal bowl in blue green /turquoise coloring designed be famed French artist, Cesar Baldaccini for Daum. Biography: César was a French sculptor and member ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Cesar Baldaccini Daum Crystal French 1979 Mid Century Table Lamp
Cesar Baldaccini Daum Crystal French 1979 Mid Century Table Lamp

Cesar Baldaccini Daum Crystal French 1979 Mid Century Table Lamp

By César Baldaccini, Daum

Located in New York, NY

A luxurious heavy block crystal table lamp in dark sea green designed by aged French artist, Cesar Baldaccini for Daum. Rewired. 22” H with shade as pictured .

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Brutalist Crystal Argos Lamp by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s
Brutalist Crystal Argos Lamp by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s

Brutalist Crystal Argos Lamp by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s

By Daum, César Baldaccini

Located in Lille, FR

Brutalist Crystal Argos Lamp by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

Midcentury Ashtray Smoked Glass Cesar Baldaccini for Daum French Design 1970s
Midcentury Ashtray Smoked Glass Cesar Baldaccini for Daum French Design 1970s

Midcentury Ashtray Smoked Glass Cesar Baldaccini for Daum French Design 1970s

By Daum, César Baldaccini

Located in Palermo, IT

Elegant ashtray designed by the sculptor Cèsar Baldaccini and produced in France in the 70s by the Daum company.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass, Smoked Glass

1970s Daum Sculptural Vase by César Baldaccini
1970s Daum Sculptural Vase by César Baldaccini

1970s Daum Sculptural Vase by César Baldaccini

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

From noted French sculptor César Baldaccini comes this fabulous vase by Daum.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Vases

Materials

Glass

César for Daum, Modernist Sculptural Vase, France, C. 1970
César for Daum, Modernist Sculptural Vase, France, C. 1970

César for Daum, Modernist Sculptural Vase, France, C. 1970

By Daum, Cesar

Located in New York, NY

An irregularly shaped hexagonal vase in lavender hued crystal, a half-century old creation of the famed glass firm Daum.

Category

Late 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

1960 Daum Ashtray by French Sculptor Cesar Baldaccini
1960 Daum Ashtray by French Sculptor Cesar Baldaccini

1960 Daum Ashtray by French Sculptor Cesar Baldaccini

By Daum, César Baldaccini

Located in Marseille, FR

1960 Daum ashtray by French sculptor Cesar Baldaccini.

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Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Vase by César Baldaccini from Daum de France
Vase by César Baldaccini from Daum de France

Vase by César Baldaccini from Daum de France

By César Baldaccini

Located in Brussels, BE

Turquoise and transparent vase by César Baldaccini from Daum de France. César Baldaccini (1 January 1921–6 December 1998), better known simply as César, was a noted French sculpto...

Category

Late 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Glass

Vase by César Baldaccini Signed Daum, France
Vase by César Baldaccini Signed Daum, France

Vase by César Baldaccini Signed Daum, France

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H 8.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Vase by César Baldaccini Signed Daum, France

By Daum, César Baldaccini

Located in Vancouver, BC

Turquoise blue vase in the brutalist/nouveau réalisme style attributed to César Baldaccini (1921-1998) and signed "Daum, France."

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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Vases

Materials

Glass

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By César Baldaccini

Located in Paris, FR

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Daum Cesar For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the daum cesar you’re looking for. Frequently made of crystal, glass and stone, every daum cesar was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer daum cesar, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A daum cesar, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made daum cesar over the years, but those crafted by Daum, César Baldaccini and Cesar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Daum Cesar?

Prices for a daum cesar start at $768 and top out at $14,178 with the average selling for $1,950.

Daum for sale on 1stDibs

For collectors, Daum is a name in the first rank of the French makers of art glass, along with those of Émile Gallé and René Lalique. Led in its early decades by the brothers Auguste (1853–1909) and Antonin Daum (1864–1931), the company, based in the city of Nancy, established its reputation in the Art Nouveau period, and later successfully adopted the Art Deco style.

In 1878, lawyer Jean Daum took over the ownership of a glassworks as payment for a debt and installed his sons as proprietors. Initially, Daum made glass for everyday purposes such as windows, watches and tableware, but the success that Gallé enjoyed at the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris — the international showcase for which the Eiffel Tower was built — inspired the Daum brothers to begin making art-glass pieces. They produced popular works of cameo glass, a decorative technique in which an outer layer of glass is acid-etched or carved off to reveal the layer below, but Daum became best known for vessels and sculptures in pâte de verre — a painstaking method in which finely ground colored glass is mixed with a binder, placed in a mold and then fired in a kiln. 

Though early Daum glass was never signed by individual artists, the firm employed some of the masters of the naturalistic, asymmetrical Art Nouveau style, including Jacques Grüber, Henri Bergé and Amalric Walter (whose first name is frequently misspelled). Daum also collaborated with furniture and metalware designer Louis Majorelle, who created wrought-iron and brass mounts for vases and table lamps. In the 1960s, Daum commissioned fine artists, most notably Salvador Dalí and sculptor César Baldaccini, to design glass pieces. As you see from the works offered on 1stDibs, Daum has been home to an astonishingly rich roster of creative spirits and is today a state-owned enterprise making pâte de verre figurines.