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.
César Baldaccini was born to immigrant Italian parents in Marseille and his life span was from 1921–98. He was considered to be one of the most important French artists and sculptors of the 20th century. Much of his work involved the compression of junk material and automobile material. He became associated with the 1960s Paris based Nouveau réalisme movement. Most importantly, Baldaccini just had a major retrospective at the Pompidou Center in Paris. His work is very collectible and desirable.
Mid Century Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso c. 1950/60's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive art glass bowl, made in Murano, Italy by Archimede Seguso, circa 1950/60's. The blue and clear glass body features gold flake inclusion, within the dimensional wavy surfa...
Art Glass
Large Crystal Ashtray by DAUM – France, 1960s – Heavy Collector’s Piece
By Daum
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a large DAUM ashtray made in France around the 1960s. Crafted in clear crystal, it features a freeform organic shape typical of the mid-century modern aesthetic. The piece is...
Crystal
Heavy crystal ashtray, Val Saint Lambert Crystal Factory, France, 1970
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Solid crystal ashtray from the Val Saint Lambert Crystalworks, 1970s. An elegant, heavy crystal ashtray crafted by the prestigious Val Saint Lambert Crystalworks. This piece is distinguished by its free-flowing, sculptural form with undulating contours, evoking the movement of molten glass. The thick, perfectly transparent crystal captures and reflects light brilliantly, highlighting the exceptional quality of its craftsmanship. Typical of 1970s design, this ashtray combines functionality with modernist aesthetics. Its sculptural presence allows it to be used today as an ashtray, a trinket dish, or a decorative object. A refined creation illustrating Val Saint Lambert's glassmaking expertise, sought after by enthusiasts of Belgian crystal and 20th-century design. Style : Mid-Century Modern Modernist 1970s Design Art Glassware Belgian Crystal Sculptural Key Features : Solid, clear crystal Made by the Val Saint Lambert Crystal Factory Free-form and organic shape High-quality crystal craftsmanship 1970s Heavy and stable piece Can be used as an ashtray or trinket dish Beautiful play of light and transparency Keywords : val saint lambert crystal, crystal ashtray, heavy crystal ashtray, belgian crystal, sculptural crystal bowl, vintage crystal decor, mid-century crystal, val saint lambert glass, art glass ashtray, crystal trinket dish, val saint lambert crystal ashtray, belgian crystal, crystal trinket dish, art glassware, 1970s design, solid crystal, decorative crystal object, vintage crystal collection...
Crystal
Midcentury Crystal Ashtray from Kosta, 1960s
By Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick and heavy cigar ashtray. It is made from polished lead crystal. Signed and numbered beneath its base. The signature looks like EH so it was probably designed by Erik Hoglund.
Crystal
Original crystal glass ashtray by Mario Cioni, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Cioni
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original crystal glass ashtray by Mario Cioni made in Italy in the 1970s. An elegant ashtray made of high-quality crystal, created by the legendary Italian master Mario Cioni. A spe...
Crystal
Bohemian Art Glass Bowl/Ashtray by Josef Hospodka, 1960's
By Chribska Glassworks, Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
Art glass vintage ashtray designed by Josef Hospodka in the 1960's. Made by Chribska Glassworks in Czechoslovakia. Made of glass. Good vintage condition with some signs of use (see p...
Glass
$528
H 2.29 in Dm 6.11 in
Large French "Lucid" Crystal Glass Shell Bowl ashtray by Art Vannes France 1970s
By Art Vannes, Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Crystal glass ashtray Producer: ART VANNES FRANCE (marked) Age: 1970s Wonderful heavy glass element designed and produced by Art Vannes in France i...
Crystal
1960s Italian Design Diamond Glass Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Diamond glass vase Perfect condiction.
Crystal
Hand-Crafted Italian Murano Glass Ashtray by Bonimi, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Murano thick glass ashtray by Bonimi.
Murano Glass
Vannes 1950s Crystal Bowl
By Art Vannes
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Vannes 1950s crystal bowl in a swirled rib design with six ribbed points.
Art Glass
Elsa Fedrigolli Sculptural Glass 1980s Italian Vase
By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1980s Post Modern blue glass sculptural vase on a bronze vase made by famed Italian designer, Esa Fedrigolli. Rare. Signed.
Bronze
Rupert Deese California Art Pottery 1960 Bowl
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in New York, NY
An original low art pottery ashtray low bowl by famed California craftsman, Rupert Deese. Signed.
Ceramic
Mariana van Allesch 1940s American Studio Pottery Leaf Bowl
By Mariana Van Alesh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1940s asymmetrical leaf platter made by American studio potter, Mariana van Allesch. Signed. Biography: Marianna von Allesch was born Maria Anna Steudel in Germany. ...
Pottery
Del Campo 1960s Italian Mid Century Enamel Bowl Tray
By Studio Del Campo
Located in New York, NY
An original work of art by famed Italian mid century makers, Del Campo. Signed. A beautiful vibrant blue. Signed Biography: Biography: Studio Del Campo in Turin, Italy (1957-1998), was a collaborative name shared by craftsmen-artists Virgilio Bari...
Copper, Enamel
Del Campo 1960s Italian Enamel Vase Rare
By Studio Del Campo
Located in New York, NY
A rare 1960s Italian turquoise blue and white enamel, bronze vase by Studio Del Campo. Signed.
Bronze, Enamel
Limburg Sculptural Glass 1960s Flush Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
A large bubbled glass flush light by Limburg Glass works. Newly rewired. Three-light sources. Matching 12” version available.
Blown Glass
