Skip to main content

Daum Floor Lamps

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. 

3
to
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
Height
to
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
185
244
233
202
172
Creator: Daum
Floor Lamp No.4045-2 by Eric Schmitt for Daum
By Daum, Eric Schmitt
Located in New York, NY
Colored pate de verre glass , bronze. Figural flower form floor lamp from the Possi collection. 1 x E26 socket. Signed on base.
Category

1990s French Modern Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Floor Lamp Paul Kiss And Daum Nancy
By Paul Kiss, Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Floor lamp circa 1930 in wrought iron stamped P Kiss Paris, glass paste cup signed Daum Nancy. Perfect condition and electrified. Diameter: 42 cm Height: 175,5 cm Weight: 25 kg Daum (French establishment created in 1878) is a glass and crystal workshop located in Nancy. Founded by the industrialist and notary Jean Daum, the workshop was then taken over by his sons Auguste and Antonin, who ran it during the Art Nouveau period. It was not until the Universal Exhibition of 1900 that the company was at the forefront of the decorative art scene, when Daum received the prestigious Grand Prix medal. At this time, Daum glass became more complex, acid treatment was often used in the cutting, enameling and etching of a piece to produce glass masterpieces. Daum also produces applied glass elements, such as handles and ornamental motifs in naturalistic shapes. The Daum brothers quickly became big names in Art Nouveau, rivaling the famous designer Émile Gallé, and established themselves as leaders in the field of decorative glass after his death. In 1906, Daum revived glass paste, a process by which glass is transformed into paste, then it is applied to the surface of a mold and fired. This technique originates from ancient Egypt. Today, Daum is the only industrial crystal manufacturer that uses the glass paste process for its glass objects and crystal sculptures. Following the First World War, Paul Daum began to develop works in the Art Deco style, moving away from naturalistic forms and turning to linear, angular, simplified forms and geometric patterns characteristic of the movement. After the Second World War, Henri and Michel Daum became interested in the transparency of glass and pure lines. Daum collaborates with a large number of famous artists, such as Louis Majorelle, Salvador Dalí, Hilton Mac Connico, Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti to create glass paste objects...
Category

20th Century Art Deco Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Edgar Brandt and Daum "Les Roses" Floor Lamp
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
This wrought iron and glass “Les Roses” floor lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum surprises and delights with its high Art Deco styling. A calyx of wild rose buds and stylized cabbage rose...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Related Items
Radius Hanging Lamp by Eric Balsev for Fog & Mørup Danmark 70's
By Erik Balslev
Located in Berlin, DE
Dänische Deckenleuchte, die in den 1970er Jahren von Erik Balslev für Fog & Morup entworfen wurde. Der zweifarbige gebrannte orange und braune Lack verleiht jedem Raum einen Hauch vo...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Daum Nancy Art Deco Chandelier
By Daum
Located in Bridgewater, CT
An important Daum Nancy Art Deco chandelier, circa 1925, in acid etched frosted glass, inscribed Daum Nancy with croix de Lorraine.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass

Model No. 1502 Grasshopper Floor Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst for Anvia
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model No. 1502 Grasshopper floor lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst. Current production designed and manufactured in the Netherlands for Anvia. Enameled metal. Wired for U.S. standards. Floo...
Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Floor Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco floor lamp with nickel finish bronze and lacquered wood.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Floor Lamp
Art Deco Floor Lamp
H 70.87 in Dm 21.66 in
Art Deco Floor Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco floor lamp with nickel finish and glass.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Floor Lamp
Art Deco Floor Lamp
H 70.08 in Dm 18.51 in
Daum Nancy Lamp
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Daum Nancy lamp Art Deco period Origin France Circa 1930 Etched glass, wrought iron Incised and signed on screen and base with Daum Nancy and the cross...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Daum Nancy Lamp
Daum Nancy Lamp
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Rovereta, SM
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, floor lamp, metal, brass, Italy, 1950s This iconic floor lamp was designed by Angelo Lelli and manufactured ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce
H 74.81 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Cameo Glass and Wrought Iron Maple Leaf Table Lamp, circa 1920 Art Nouveau Art Deco design. Mottled and variegated glass base with with carve...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Floor Lamp in Wrought Iron and Green Patina, France, circa 1930
By Edgar Brandt, Paul Kiss
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb Art Deco floor lamp in wrought iron with green patina. Nicely decorated with climbing plants (rose bushes), roses and scrolls. Molded glass basin w...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Floor Lamp for Valenti
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Floor lamp from the Italian lighting manufacturer Valenti, produced in the 1970s. The height of the lampshade is adjustable.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Floor Lamp for Valenti
Floor Lamp for Valenti
H 77.17 in W 11.03 in D 13 in
Floor lamp by Georges Frydman for Temde
By Georges Frydman
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and very rare architect's floor lamp from the 1960s. The design is very unusual. The shape and the materials create a warm and very pleasant light. Design: G...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floor lamp by Georges Frydman for Temde
Floor lamp by Georges Frydman for Temde
H 50.01 in W 34.26 in D 14.57 in
Original Danish Floor Lamp by Mads Caprani, 1970ies No.2
By Caprani Light AS
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful floor lamp by Mads Caprani, 1970ies: Crafted by Danish designer Mads Caprani, it elegantly merges form and function. From the innovative 1970s era, the lamp showcases Cap...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Bentwood

Previously Available Items
French Art Deco "La Tentation" Floor Lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum
By Edgar Brandt, Daum
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco serpent lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum titled “La Tentation”. The lamp features a bronze cobra with a rich golden brown color. The snake ...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Important Pair of French Art Deco Glass Floor Lamps By Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fluted frosted glass floor lamps with deep circular shades, geometric design trim, and stepped aluminum bases supported by three faceted ball feet. Signed by the French Art D...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Daum floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Daum floor lamps are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Daum floor lamps, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original floor lamps by Daum were created in the modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider floor lamps by Atelier Jean Perzel, Jules Leleu, and Ligne Roset. Prices for Daum floor lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $15,965 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,232.
Questions About Daum Floor Lamps
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Daum glass is normally signed. The location of the company's mark varies, but it usually says "Daum Nancy" above, below or beside the cross of Lorraine, a cross with two crossbars. Find a variety of Daum glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How Daum glass is made involves a process unique to the manufacturer, called pâte de verre. It involves filling a refractory mold with finely crushed glass and then baking the piece in a kiln. Shop a collection of Daum glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, all Daum vases are signed. Authentic Daum glass work will have the signature “Daum Nancy” and incorporate the cross of Lorraine. Looking for a signature is one of the best ways to ensure authenticity. Browse a range of authentic Daum vases and other glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Yes, Daum crystal is typically marked. The French maker usually adds the word "Daum Nancy" and its logo, a double cross called the Cross of Lorraine, to its pieces. You can locate the mark in a discreet area, such as on the bottom of stemware and decorative objects. Find a selection of Daum Nancy crystal wares on 1stDibs.

Recently Viewed

View All