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.
$1,400
H 2.37 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
René Lalique, France. Early "Dahlia et Papillon" bowl in blue art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Early "Dahlia et Papillon" bowl in blue art glass. Rare model in blue. 1931. Design featuring a large butterfly. 1930s. Marked R. Lalique. Perfect c...
Art Glass
$335Sale Price|33% Off
H 2.25 in W 6 in D 5.25 in
Murano Blue White and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks art glass seashell bowl / sculpture. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso Company. It is profusely covered in ...
Gold Leaf
Daum Crystal Pate de Verre Flower Bowl
By Daum
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Daum crystal Pate de Verre single flower (it can be a Groundsel) and large leaves bowl depicting different shades of blue and turquoi...
Crystal
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 14.5 in D 10.25 in
Stylish Blue Somerso Glass Bowl / Centerpiece by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish blue somerso glass bowl / centerpiece by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The beautiful freeform piece measures 14.5" W x 10.25" D x 4" H and is in ver...
Art Glass
Antique American Blue Opalescent Glass Footed Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An antique American blue opalescent pressed-glass footed bowl dating to the early 20th century, distinguished by its luminous aqua-blue color and richly molded decoration. The rounde...
Glass
Blue-colored Transparent Small Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1950's
Located in Hellouw, NL
This elegant blue Murano bowl radiates refinement and craftsmanship. The delicate ribs and air bubbles, made with the bullicante technique, provide an...
Murano Glass
$360
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 4.88 in
Beautiful Blue and Clear Art Glass Sommerso Bowl Object Vintage, Murano, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl or catchall in blue and clear glass, Italy, 1970s.
Art Glass
Steuben Glass Works Blue Aurene Bowl #2851
By Steuben Glass
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This striking blue aurene bowl from Steuben Glass Works was crafted between 1903 and 1932, a period marked by the innovative vision of Frederick Carder. The bowl, shape #2851, showca...
Art Glass
$600
H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 7.75 in
Cenedese Murano Opalescent Blue White Italian Art Glass Fan Conch Seashell Bowl
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white Italian art glass seashell shaped bowl. The piece is documented to the Cenedese Company. It has the original "Murano - C...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
20th Century Art Deco Blue Glass Bowl, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Highly decorative blue Art Deco glass bowl from the early 20th century in Austria. This lovely glass bowl from around 1920 shows an unique design, reflecting the famous Art Deco form...
Glass
Daum Art Glass Blue Angel Decorative Bowl, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass bowl with a blue angel by Daum, France. The bowl is made of the wings of the angel and is made of art glass. The different vibrant colors create...
Art Glass
Daum Art Glass Blue Dague Decorative Object, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end art glass blue dague by Daum, France. A beautiful blue dague with gold accents. On top of the dague are two people sitting with their backs against ea...
Art Glass
Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass ball with a butterfly and clock by Daum, France. A delicate crystal clock encased in a smooth, oval glass form, adorned with a softly tinted but...
Art Glass
Baccarat, Deep Blue Crystal Cut Coupe, France, 1920
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat vases are well-known all over the world. A crystal deep blue masterpiece with exceptional proportions, t...
Crystal
Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with violet, blue and orange colors by Daum, France. The vase - made out of art glass - has violet, blue and orange glass on the bottom. I...
Art Glass
Daum Art Glass Angel Sculpture Myth, Red Brown, France 1970
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass angel myth sculpture by Daum, France. The angel - made out of art glass - is sitting, with one knee raised. A beautiful sculpture. The sculptur...
Art Glass
