Daum Decorative Objects
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.
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Creator: Daum
Monumental Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
By Daum
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, by Daum, Nancy, France. This important Art Deco vase by Daum Nancy has fabulous visual presence. The spectacular Deco artwork is underscored by its vibrant purple color,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Cut Glass
Art Nouveau, cameo Glass Vase with Gilded Daum Nancy signature
By Daum
Located in Beirut, LB
This French Art Nouveau Cameo glass vase by Daum Nancy features leaves with gilded edges and spider web, having a gilded edge of the base and signed in gilt Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Daphne Decor, Daum Nancy, France, 1910/15
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Large long neck vase vase with a bulbous base and a round stand and a neck that tapers towards the top, colorless glass with flaky white and yellow, in the stand area with light gree...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Acid Etched Vase, circa 1930
By Daum
Located in Beirut, LB
A beautiful acid etched vase signed Daum Nancy, france on it's black base circa 1930
Founded in 1878 by Jean Daum (1825–1885) in Nancy, France, Daum represe...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Set of Three French Crystal Candlestick by Daum
By Daum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s set of three French crystal candle holders by Daum.
This are hand blown with a triangular shaped bases.
They are all signed Daum ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Art Deco Smoked Glass Vase Signed Daum Nancy France circa 1930
By Daum
Located in Beirut, LB
Made of Smoked glass , this beautiful Art Deco vase was realized and signed Daum Nancy in France, circa 1930
While this is a perfectly functional vase - great for displaying flowers ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Fine Daum Nancy Glass Perfume Bottle France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Property of A Private Collector
Fine Daum Nancy Glass Perfume Bottle
France, circa 1910
The diamond shaped bottle, decorated with a full blown iris...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Signed, Daum Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A period Art Deco, acid-etched glass vase in an amber tone. Signed "Daum Nancy, France" with the cross of Lorraine- a hallmark of the famed Daum crystal makers.
More than 600 glas...
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1920s French Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Fine Émile Gallé Enamel Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Émile Gallé (1846-1904)
A triple over-laid Galle glass vase,
France, circa 1900
Signed in Cameo Galle'
Measures: Width 8.66 in. (22 cm.)
Height 4.72 ...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Art Deco Daum Nancy French Pitcher with Glasses, Set, 1930
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
A sunshine yellow meets a sunset orange in this ombré variegated Daum Nancy glass Carafe et Verre ensemble. Anyone up for fresh lemonade or merry Sangria. Perfectly sized for a party...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Art Deco Smoked Glass Acid Etched Bowl
By Daum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This art glass bowl was done by the renowned French glass maker in approximately 1930 in the period Art Deco style. The grey smoked glass bowl has been deeply acid etched with a step...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, France, circa 1920
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy Cameo glass vase,
France, circa 1920
decorated with trees on a mottled orange and brown ground
cameo mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross
Dimensions
W.5 1/2 in. x...
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1920s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Lorrain/ Daum Art Deco Glass Fish Vase
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Designed by Pierre D'Avesn swimming fish in amber gray color glass vase.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Crystal, France, Contemporary "Birds Of Paradise" Bowl
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum crystal, France, Contemporary
"Birds Of Paradise" Bowl
Signed Daum France and numbered 81.
9 inches by 8 inches.
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20th Century Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
French Art Nouveau Miniature Glass Vase "Dutch Winter Landscape" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
An attractive miniature cameo glass vase decorated with boats upon a lake in a snowy Dutch landscape with a windmill on the banks, the surface exhibiting Fine colour and hand painted...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass, Cut Glass
Daum Nancy Acid-Etched Glass Vase, circa 1925
By Daum
Located in CABA, AR
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this exquisite Daum Nancy acid-etched glass vase, a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship and ti...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Blackberry Decor, Daum Nancy, France, 1900-1905
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Cylindrical vase, colorless glass with flaky yellow-green, rust-red and blackberry-colored powder melts, overlaid in several layers, blackberry and leaf motifs worked out in high cut...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Art Deco Verreries D'Art Lorrain for Daum Glass Vase Fully Signed France
By Daum
Located in Munich, DE
This wonderful glass vase in the hues of a sunset over the sea is signed Lorrain in script.
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy French Art Deco Acid Etched Green Art Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique acid etched art glass vase was done by the renowned French maker Daum & Nancy and made in circa 1925 in the period Art Deco style. The vase h...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Light Green and Transparent Glass Bowl by Daum
By Daum
Located in Montreal, QC
Light green and transparent glass bowl by Daum signed etched: "Daum France".
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1960s French Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum, Pair of Crystal Candleholders, France, 20th Century
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A charming pair of crystal candleholders from the French Deco firm Daum.
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20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Large Daum Nancy Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A large Daum Nancy vase, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Wild Roses Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Vase in a bulbous shape with an offset round base, wide neck that tapers towards the top with a slightly flared mouth rim, colorless glass with a milky, opaque inner melting’s in the...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Cameo Glass Bowl by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Leafy pendants adorn this fine cameo glass bowl by Daum, known for their singular pieces of art glass of the utmost quality. Daum has remained an impo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy "Rain Landscape" Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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Early 1900s French Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy Vase
By Daum
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Cameo glass vase, monumental landscape, signed Daum Nancy with the Croix de Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
Daum Three Section Cubist Clear and Frosted Crystal Vide Poche Bowl
By Daum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This heavy sculptural French crystal vide poche was made by Daum and has an angular form executed in clear and frosted crystal. The construction of the piece features three cube-like...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Daum Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Sculptural Curvilinear Art Glass Fruit Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sculptural curvilinear crystal art glass fruit bowl, model Aquarius 1960 signed.
The midcentury bowl offers an oblong form with tapered rounded ends, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase "Paysage de Pluie" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cameo glass vase etched and enameled with silver birch trees bent over in a rain-swept landscape. The design heightened with deep pink and green colors interwoven on the ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass, Cut Glass
French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase "Spring Landscape Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A fabulous limited edition Art Deco bronze of a beautiful young woman in diaphanous dress cold painted with enamel color and with bright gilded highlights wearing a spectacular headd...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy Cameo glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with birds and trees on an opalescent ground
Cameo mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy cameo and enamel glass vase,
France, circa 1910
Decorated with trees and a far off landscape on a light opalescent ground
Signe...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum & Louis Majorelle Early Wrought Iron Mounted Orange Glass Bowl, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional, large and early French Daum art glass bowl in a mottled orange coloring with wisps of blue encased in wrought iron by Louis Majorel...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Daum Nancy Dutch Landscape Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed Daum Nancy with the Croix of Lorraine.
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Early 1900s French Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy Penguin Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed Daum Nacy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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1910s French Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Beaker Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Applied with scarabs, cherries and handles.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Sculptural and Curvilinear Midcentury Translucent Glass Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sculptural translucent glass bowl was produced by Daum, one of the most illustrious glass makers of the period in Nancy, France, circa 1950. Daum was awarded a Grand...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy Cameo glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with white flowers and green leaves on a orange and pink ground
cameo mark Daum Nan...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Fine Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Daum Nancy Cameo glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with orange and purple flowers on an opalescent ground
cameo mark Daum Nanc...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy Cameo glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with Chinese sailing vessels on a mottled yellow and green ground
cameo mark Daum N...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy "Fleurs et Abeilles" Enameled and Etched Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Nouveau enameled and etched "Fleurs et Abeilles" glass vase by Daum Nancy features an unusual and wildly undulating form that is countered neatly by the tightly executed landscape that decorates its organic curves, bulges, dips and valleys. Climbing from a deeply, darkly colored base upward to the bright, nearly translucent bright yellow rim of the vase are a field of ultra-finely rendered red orchid blooms with framing leaves...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Modernist Crystal Candlesticks
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Pair of moderist solid crystal candlesticks each holding 2 candles, Daum crystal. Signed.
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20th Century French Modern Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Daum Nancy "Blackbird" Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A "Blackbird" enameled and cameo glass vase circa 1910 signed in enamel Daum Nancy with Cross of Lorraine.
A similar vase is pictured in: Daum Nancy III:...
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy cameo and enamel glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with green and red flowers on a pink opalescent ground
signed in gi...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Dominique VIAL 'XX-XXI' Daum Crystal 'Reflect' Daum Crystal
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dominique VIAL (XX-XXI) Daum crystal
'Reflect'
Daum crystal
signed Daum FRANCE
VIAL
and numbered 6/388
Measures: Width 14.5 in. (36.2 cm.)
Catalogue note:
Daum is a crysta...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Daum Nancy France Art Deco Smoke Grey Glass Centerpiece
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare Mid-Century Modern Daum Nancy France "Aquarium" Art Deco smoke grey glass centerpiece bowl with Croix De Lorraine.
Measures: Approximate 3 1/...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
French Clear Glass Vase by Daum, France, 1970s
By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
This elegant glass vase was crafted by the renowned French manufacturer Daum in the 1970s. Its sinuous, slender form is a perfect example of the style, and the clear glass accentuate...
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau wheel-carved cameo glass vase by Daum, featuring a decoration of blue flowers and light blue and grey stems and leaves on an opa...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Martele, Acid Etched and Wheel Cut Vase
By Daum
Located in Gainesville, FL
Daum glass martele, acid etched and wheel cut vase. The vase has very fine martele (hammered) appearance. Each leaf was acid etched and finish by wheel cutting. The vase is 9 1/4" ta...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Enameled Two Handled Bowl, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed in intaglio Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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Early 1900s French Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Enameled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and internally decorated glass vase, France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with flowering plants in red and purple on a mottled pink and then blue ground.
cameo sig...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Enameled and Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and cameo glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with yellow flowers on a mottled white, pink and green ground.
Signed Dau...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase, France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy Cameo and enamel glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with orange and red flowers on a yellow opalescent ground
signed in gilt Daum Nancy and cross of lorraine
Dimens...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Enameled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase, France
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and internally decorated glass vase,
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with blue wild flowers on a mottled pink ground.
Signed with cameo mark Daum Nancy with ...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Pate de Verre Daum Art Glass Triangular Dish Midcentury Ashtray Blue Dot, French
By Daum
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful design, great table prop/decor. Signed on top side, Daum, then the Cross of Lorraine symbol, and Nancy and also Signed on the bottom; Daum Nancy France.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Green Glass and Sterling Overlay Mounted Bowl Thistle Design
By Daum
Located in Toledo, OH
Green cameo glass large bulbous shape footed bowl by Daum Nancy. Sterling decorative rim and bottom trim. Back cameo design depicts sprays of thistles with...
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy Glass Bowl with Applied Fruit Decoration, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed in intaglio Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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Early 1900s French Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy "Nénuphars" Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
The highly complex composition in this "Nénuphars," or "Water Lilies," cameo glass vase, by Daum Nancy, features the titular flower in various stages of bloom, as well as in various ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Daum decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Daum decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Daum were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Emile Gallé, Edmond Lachenal, and Gallé. Prices for Daum decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $279 and can go as high as $80,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,841.
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Questions About Daum Decorative Objects
- Is all Daum glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- How is Daum glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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.
- Are all Daum vases signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Daum crystal marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Yes, 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.