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.
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
$1,250
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 12 in
Wonderful Daum France Art Glass Pate De Verre Iris Crystal Bowl Centerpiece
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Daum France Art Glass "Pate De Verre Iris" Crystal Bowl Centerpiece We Have The Matching Bowl / Centerpiece Available Being Sold S...
Crystal
Daum Coppelia Crystal Catchall With Floral Motif
By Daum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coppelia crystal catchall/ashtray from Daum France. Produced by the French crystal house Daum France, the “Coppelia” collection is known for its sculptural floral decoration execute...
Crystal
$2,700 / item
H 2 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
Contemporary Hand Carved Crystal Flower Plate by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flower plate Crystal Hand carved Contemporary Limited Edition Each individual crystal vary in shapes and inclusions.
Crystal
Daum France - Cabbage Leaf Bowl, XXth
By Daum
Located in Beaune, FR
Cup, pocket tray, ring sizers forming cabbage leaves in green and purple opalescent glass paste. This cup is in perfect condition. Dimensions Height 7,5cm Diameter 15,5cm
Art Glass
$2,650
H 9 in W 4 in D 4 in
Daum France Soliflore Roses Crystal Vase with Pate de Verre Floral Base Signed
By Daum
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Daum France "Soliflore Roses" Crystal Vase with Pâte de Verre Floral Base, Signed, Circa 1990s A stunning Daum France "Soliflore Roses" crystal vase, handcrafted in France and signed "Daum France" on the underside. Beautifully combining clear crystal with Daum's celebrated pâte de verre technique, this elegant soliflore features a graceful trumpet-form body rising from an exquisite sculptural base of blooming pink roses and delicate green foliage rendered in luminous translucent crystal. Inspired by the romantic naturalism of the French Art Nouveau movement, the Soliflore Roses collection pays homage to one of nature's most enduring symbols of beauty. The contrast between the brilliant clear crystal and the richly textured floral base showcases the exceptional artistry and technical mastery for which Daum has been internationally renowned for over a century. Handcrafted using Daum's signature pâte de verre process, each vase is individually finished, making every example subtly unique. Whether displayed with a single stem or admired as a sculptural object, this elegant vase brings timeless French luxury to any interior. Retaining its original Daum presentation box, this collectible piece is ideal for collectors of fine French crystal, Art Nouveau-inspired design, and luxury decorative arts. Maker: Daum France Pattern: Soliflore Roses Origin: France Date: Circa 1990s Material: Clear crystal with pâte de verre floral base Style: Art Nouveau Revival / Contemporary French Design Dimensions: Height: 9 in. (22.86 cm) Diameter: 4 in. (10.16 cm) Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Retains the original Daum presentation box. For more than a century, Daum has celebrated the timeless beauty of the rose through its exceptional crystal creations. The Soliflore Roses collection exemplifies the maison's unrivaled expertise in pâte de verre, transforming crystal into delicate blossoms of remarkable realism. A refined fusion of sculpture and functional design, this vase is a luminous expression of French artistry and an elegant addition to any collection of luxury crystal or decorative arts. Keywords: Daum France, Daum Nancy, Daum crystal vase...
Crystal
Vintage Glass Floral Bowl
Located in Duxbury, MA
Vintage glass bowl with floral design.
Glass
Daum Art Glass Decorative Plate with Amber Roses, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass plate with roses by Daum, France. This exquisite Art Nouveau dish by Daum exemplifies the mastery of French glassmaking. Crafted using the pâte ...
Art Glass
Resin with Leaves and Flowers Inclusions Decorative Centerpiece Bowl
By Resinplast
Located in Atlanta, GA
Resinplast, Italy, manufactured this stunning resin decorative bowl, centerpiece, or serving dish in the 1970s. The extra-thick, clear resin or acrylic, deep, rounded, oversized bowl...
Resin, Acrylic, Lucite
$1,850
H 7 in W 5 in D 19.5 in
Daum France Sculptural Curvilinear Crystal Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece
By Daum
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Daum France Sculptural Curvilinear Crystal Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece. Sculptural curvilinear crystal art glass fruit bowl, model Aquarius 1960 s...
Art Glass
Modern Daum France Iris and Leaves Pate de verre Bowl
By Daum
Located in LEGNY, FR
An exceptional piece! Magnificent pate de verre vase from the famous French crystal manufacture Daum. It dates from the 2010s. This vase represents iris blends green and purple with...
Glass
Modern Daum France Glass Roses Vase
By Daum
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent glass paste vase from the famous French crystal manufacturer Daum. It dates from the 2010s. This vase depicts a bouquet of roses in a beautiful orange hue. Signed "Daum F...
Glass
20th century French Art deco Glass Fruit Decorative Bowl, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large sandblasted glass fruit bowl with embossed flower and fruit motif. 1930s art deco style. Good quality and good condition.
Glass
Nesting Crystal Fruit Bowls by Saint Louis, French Design, 1980s, 25cm
By Saint Louis
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant set of nesting crystal fruit bowls by the prestigious Saint Louis crystal manufactory, dating probably from the 1980s–1990s. This refined model is composed of several stacka...
Crystal
20th century French Large Crystal Daum Vase, 1960s
By Daum
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large Daum crystal vase from the 60s in good condition, you can just see a few scratches. Beautiful shape and impressive size. Ideal for making larg...
Crystal
Early 20th century French Engraved Glass Pedestal Dish, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A beautiful antique pressed glass compote dating from the early 20th century, featuring a richly detailed and light-catching design. The wide circular bowl is adorned with geometric ...
Glass
