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Daum Pierre D'Avesn Rare Large Art Deco Fish Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Daum Pierre D'Avesn Rare Large Art Deco Fish Pendant Chandelier, 1920

Daum Pierre D'Avesn Rare Large Art Deco Fish Pendant Chandelier, 1920

By Daum, Pierre D'Avesn

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This documented model appears in the period catalog of Daum and the Verreries de Belle-Étoile. Molded-glass works produced by Daum at Croismare were signed “Lorrain France” rather th...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Daum Nancy "Algues et Poissons" Enamel and Cameo Glass Vase
Daum Nancy "Algues et Poissons" Enamel and Cameo Glass Vase

Daum Nancy "Algues et Poissons" Enamel and Cameo Glass Vase

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

Created in 1898, Daum Nancy’s Algues et Poissons (“Algae and Fish”) vase transforms layered crystal into a luminous underwater world.

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French Art Glass Fish Platter, Sculptural Molded with Textured Relief
French Art Glass Fish Platter, Sculptural Molded with Textured Relief

French Art Glass Fish Platter, Sculptural Molded with Textured Relief

By Daum

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This striking French art glass platter features a finely modeled fish rendered in high-relief beneath a thick, softly contoured glass surface.

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Daum France Signed Glass Fish

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Daum France Signed Glass Fish

By Daum

Located in Frisco, TX

A beautiful clear glass fish signed Daum France. Beautiful Deco and conversation piece.

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By Daum

Located in Fairfax, VA

Designed by Pierre D'Avesn swimming fish in amber gray color glass vase.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

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Daum Art Glass Fishes Sculpture Multicolor, France
Daum Art Glass Fishes Sculpture Multicolor, France

Daum Art Glass Fishes Sculpture Multicolor, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Daum, France. Two fishes in blue and salmon colours.

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French Daum Crystal Fish Sculpture from the 1950s
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By Daum

Located in Milano, MI

Sculpture depicting a fish in transparent Daum crystal, made in the 1950s Ø cm 22 Ø cm 5 h cm 22 Daum It is a historic glass factory founded in France in 1878 by Jean Daum.

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Pair of Daum Art Glass Multicolor Fishes Candle Holder, France
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Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass candleholders by Daum, France. A delicate pair of crystal candleholders in the shape of fishes.

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Located in Bellport, NY

Fabulous Large Sculptural Crystal Fish by Daum.The fish is mounted on a nickel rod,resting on a black marble base.Please NOTE that the fish is a clear crystal and not as dark as it a...

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Sculpture of a Fish on Marble by Daum

By Daum

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very rare art glass sculpture of a fish by Daum Nancy, France. The sculpture rests on a marble stand signed Daum France.

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Daum Pierre D'Avesn Large French Art Deco Fish Vase, Early 1930s
Daum Pierre D'Avesn Large French Art Deco Fish Vase, Early 1930s

Daum Pierre D'Avesn Large French Art Deco Fish Vase, Early 1930s

By Daum

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French Art Deco vase by Pierre D'Avesn at Daum's (Croismare, Nancy), France, early 1930s. Decor of three fishes swimming in the middle of algae.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

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There is a range of daum fish for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct daum fish — often made from glass, art glass and crystal — can elevate any home. Daum fish have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of daum fish to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern daum fish are of considerable interest. Daum fish have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Daum are consistently popular.

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