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Daum Furniture

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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Vintage Bowl / Vide Poche Made of Pate Verre Signed Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful glass sculpture / bowl made by the French maker Daum Nancy. Made of multicolored pasta glass, satin finish. The figurine is in very good condition. Signed on the bottom.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car
By Daum, Xavier Froissart
Located in New York, NY
Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car. Highly detailed large glass depiction of a classic car with frosted tires and engine. Designed by Xavier F...
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20th Century French Modern Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Pair of Daum Star Crystal Candle Holder , 1970s , France
By Daum
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Mouth blowed star shaped colorless prime quality lead crystal candle holder from Daum, France. Measure 9 inches at widest point by 3.25 i...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Decorative Object Animal Sculpture Crystal Glass Daum France Midcentury 1980s
By Daum
Located in Palermo, IT
Decorative object/dolphin sculpture by Daum France made of transparent crystal glass. Produced in France in the 80s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Orchid Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING Daum Orchid Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase. Made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. Gorgeous art glass piece, hand craf...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Centerpiece vase, crystal tray signed DAUM. France, XXth c.
By Daum
Located in Torino, IT
Centerpiece vase, crystal tray signed DAUM. France, XXth c. ORIGIN France PERIOD XX sec. MARK DAUM MODEL Centerpiece vase, fruit bowl MATERIALS Crystal MANUFACTURE French DIME...
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1990s French Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum France Solid Glass Bowl or Vide Poche
By Daum
Located in Tilburg, NL
Daum France solid glass bowl or Vide Poche. France, mid 20th century. Beautiful solid glass bowl / vide poche / ashtray by Daum France made somewhere in the middle part of the 20t...
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Mid-20th Century Daum Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass

Snake Skin Vase Sign: Daum, Nancy, France, 1925
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Daum = Nancy France Daum is the name of a factory established in 1875 in the city of Nancy, France. When the notary Jean Daum became the owner of an industrial furnace, that o...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Midcentury "Cratère" Mod. by Daum Heavy Thick Crystal Centerpiece France, 1960s
By Daum
Located in Palermo, IT
Fine centerpiece in thick heavy crystal, with relief work on the bottom. Signed in scratch "Daum France", model "Cratère". Label of the producer Daum of Nancy laterally. France, 60s....
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Stylized Crystal Squirrel Sculpture by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized crystal squirrel sculpture by Daum France, circa 1990s. The etched signature on the base reads "Daum France"; the sculpture is in very good...
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Set of 6 Crystal Wine Glasses with Gold Edges
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 6 crystal wine glasses. Gold edges and a very elegant. Comes with original Box. Impeccable.
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1990s French Aesthetic Movement Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum France Crystal Horse Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
Horse crystal sculpture, signed Daum FRANCE.
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20th Century French Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Pate De Verre Glass Scultputre Entitled "Chimère" by Victor Roman for Daum
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A fascinating limited edition pate de verre glass abstract study of the ferocious fire breathing Chimera with excellent lilac colour and very fine detail. Stamped Daum France, signed Roman and numbered 23/200. Additional Information Height: 16 cm Condition: Excellent Condition Circa: 1970 Materials: Pate de Verre Glass SKU: 5966 About Daum Glass Pâte de Verre is a rare and ancient glassmaking technique, which dates back to 5000 bc...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Furniture

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Glass

Set of 6 Daum "Bouton Rose" Model Red Wine Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 6 - Bouton rose red wine glasses made by world famous Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in frosted crystal, ...
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1980s French Beaux Arts Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Artistic glass enamel Daum Nancy glass
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Artistic glass enamel Daum Nancy glass Beautiful art nouveau design Weilgelia hand painted floral decoration Enamelled and hand painted technique Arti...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Furniture

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Enamel

Mid-Century Green Bubble Glass Bowl by Daum Saint Gobin France
By Daum, Saint Gobain
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century green bubble glass bowl signed by Daum France. Green inlay that reminds of the 30s art deco bubble glass by saint gobin. Signed. H...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Stylized Crystal Penguin Sculpture by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized crystal penguin sculpture by Daum France, circa 1980s. The etched signature reads "Daum France" and the sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or scratches. The p...
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum, France Clear Crystal Large Angelfish Sculpture with Base
By Daum
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Daum clear crystal angelfish sculpture. It depicts a large clear crystal angelfish figure over a clear crystal dome shaped base. The Daum...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Daum Furniture

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Crystal

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 Furniture

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Crystal

Crystal Starburst Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous crystal starburst bowl by Daum, France, circa 1970s. The bowl is in very good condition and measures 13" W x 5.5" D x 6.25" H. Etched signature...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Stylized Crystal Toucan Sculpture by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized crystal toucan sculpture with amber beak by Daum France, circa 1980s. The etched signature reads "Daum France" and the sculpture is in very g...
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Sculptural Translucent Glass Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculptural translucent glass bowl produced by Daum, France. It is signed "Daum France", approx. 1950.  
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Daum Furniture

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Glass

1980s French Crystal Large Bison Figurine by Daum
By Daum
Located in North Miami, FL
1980s French crystal large Bison figurine by Daum. "Bison" The Daum Bison or Buffalo is an impressively sized piece of solid crystal. It is very realist...
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20th Century Daum Furniture

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Crystal

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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Daum Nancy Miniture Jugs
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Daum Nancy miniture jugs Origin France Circa 1900 Perfect condition without restorations Enamel with natural wear Gold signature on its base with a cross of Lorraine Techniqu...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Furniture

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Enamel

Set of Three French Signed Glass Decorative Objects by Daum
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three French Signed glass decorative objects by Daum, c.1990s Dimensions: Tall Green Vase: 13.5"H x 4.5"D Amber Bowl: 5.5"H x 6.5"D Purple Bowl...
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1990s Daum Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Crystal

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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Daum Crystal Star Bowl
By Daum
Located in London, GB
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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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Furniture

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Glass

Small Cup in Engraved and Gilded Crystal, Daum Nancy, France, 1894
By Daum
Located in Torino, IT
Transparent crystal cup resting on a circular base, floral decoration and leaves finely engraved on the wheel with the upper edge threaded with gold. Signature engraved on the wheel...
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1890s French Other Antique Daum Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Art 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 Furniture

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Crystal

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 Furniture

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Crystal

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 Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Bowl Daum Design France, 1960 Transparent Color Rectangular Form Signed
By Daum
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bowl Daum design France, 1960 transparent color rectangular form signed.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Geometric Daum Dish
By Daum
Located in London, GB
An 1970s geometric Daum dish/ vide poche. The design features a staggered interior pattern, inverting the shape of the top surface creating a beautifully bal...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

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 Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
By Daum
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A Daum Art Deco green glass vase, thick heavy glass with broad inverted rim, deeply etched with stylized trees and plant life, signed on base...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Signed Daum Nancy French Art Glass and Nickelled Centrepiece or Bowl
By Daum
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco, Modernist acid etched art glass centerpiece, circa 1930, signed Daum Nancy. Rings of rippled patterns grace this very slightly tinted emerald, spring green art glas...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

Marie-Paule Deville-Chabrolle for Daum Athena Limited Edition Crystal Sculpture
By Daum, Marie-Paule Deville-Chabrolle
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This pâte de verre crystal sculpture was designed by French sculptor Marie-Paule Deville-Chabrolle (b. 1952) and hand made by Daum in Nancy, France. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daum Furniture

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Glass

Daum Nancy Wheel Carved Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy wheel carved vase, circa 1900. Signed, "Daum Nancy" with the Croix de Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Crescent Moon Shaped Crystal Clock by Daum
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking crescent moon shaped, crystal mantel clock by Daum. This rare Mid-Century piece is in excellent working condition and makes an elegant statement in any room.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Nancy Acid Etched Vase, circa 1925
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy green acid etched vase, circa 1925.
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1920s French Vintage Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy "Rain Landscape" Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy "Rain Landscape" vase, circa 1910. A similar vase is depicted in: Daum, by Clotilde Bacri, Noel Daum and Claude Petry, Paris: Michel Aveline Editeur, 1992, p. 114.
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1910s French Vintage Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Crystal Daum Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Large crystal hexagonal shaped vase (signed: DAUM France)
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1950s French Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Large Daum "Peacock" Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Large Daum vase internally decorated with a peacock design, circa 1910. Signed in intaglio Daum Nancy France.
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Early 1900s French Antique Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy Enameled Glass Box, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy enameled glass box, circa 1910 inscribed in gilt, "Daum Nancy" with the Croix de Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy Dutch Landscape Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy Dutch landscape vase, circa 1900. Signed, "Daum Nancy" with the Croix de Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy Miniature Cameo Etched Glass Vase Signed, with Cross of Lorraine
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just a lovely sample of acid french work by Daum Nancy and with Cross of Lorraine. on the side.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Furniture

Materials

Glass

Set of Three 1970s Cristal Candleholders, Signed by Daum
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of three candleholders signed by Daum with original candles. Delivered with three additional candles in Daum packaging.
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1970s French Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Daum furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by René Lalique, Emile Gallé, and Lalique. Prices for Daum furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $275 and can go as high as $160,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,788.
Questions About Daum Furniture
  • 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.

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