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
Yellow crystal Daum vase 1950's
By Daum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Daum vase from the 50s in thick yellow crystal.
Hand blown signed vase in good condition
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Daum Nancy Wheel Carved Cameo Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy wheel carved cameo vase, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Ca 1910
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Large baluster vase on a flush stand, base set off by polished fillets, wall slightly curved upwards and widening towards the opening, colorless glass with flaky white and yellowish ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Fine Daum Nancy Acid Etched, Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase, France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Daum Nancy Acid Etched, Cameo and Enamel glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with large yellow flowers blossoms emanating from dark ...
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1910s Vintage 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
Materials
Art Glass
1 of the 4 Large Daum Soliflore Vases, Orange Pâte de Verre, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with orange and amber colors by Daum, France.
The vases - pâte de verre - have different warm amber and orange tones. Beautiful glass.
Pl...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Virgin And Child, France, 1970
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, superb crystal virgin with child with satin finish. A collector’s item made by Daum in France between 1930 and 1950. This high-end piece is made and signed by ...
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Late 20th Century French Other Daum Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Daum Virgin And Child, France, 1970
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, superb crystal virgin with child with satin finish. A collector’s item made by Daum in France between 1930 and 1950. This high-end piece is made and signed by ...
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Late 20th Century French Other Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Daum Art Glass Decorative Plate, Green and Salmon, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass salmon and green colored plate by Daum, France.
This exquisite Art Nouveau dish by Daum exemplifies the mastery of French glassmaking. Crafted u...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Art Glass Brown Orange Dragon Sculpture, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass orange brown dragon by Daum, France.
This beautiful sculpture of an orange and brown dragon is made out of art glass.
Founded in 1878 in Nancy,...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Gilded Cameo Glass Vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Created by the inimitable Daum Nancy, this cameo vase showcases the superb quality and detail for which the firm is beloved. Green acid-etched florals rise from the vibrant red and y...
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20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase 'Pommier en Fleurs', Daum Nancy, France, 1900/1905
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster-shaped vase, on a round base set off by a nodus, widening in a trumpet shape and narrowing to a drawn-in rim, colorless glass with flaky yellow, orange-reddish, and violet p...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Orange Pate de Verre Clear Crystal Eagle Sculpture, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Daum, France.
The sculpture is an eagle. The eagle, made from orange pate de verre and clear crystal glass, is sitting and looking ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Daum Nancy "Ombelle" Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This cameo glass "Ombelle" vase by French Art Nouveau masters, Daum Nancy, features a rounded body of smooth, light candy pink glass decorated by two delicate umbel blooms in green c...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum by De Belroy Tall Crystal Vase, circa 1970
By De Belroy, Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compagnie Francaise du Cristal De Belroy designed this modernist crystal vase for Daum. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. Its slim design boasts a thick base and tumbler sh...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
French Art Deco vase made of Daum Nancy glass
By Daum
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Daum Nancy Art Deco French Glass Vase
This Daum Nancy Art Deco vase features a teardrop or inverted pear shape, with a wide base that elegantly tapers to a short neck and a slightly ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage "Anemone" Crystal Table Clock by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Morristown, NJ
An attractive vintage 20th c., crystal table clock signed "Daum - France" on the crystal. The quartz clock mechanism also has a stylized Daum signature located below 12 o'clock. At 10' square, the clock has a strong visual presence.
History And Meaning Of Anemones:
It was believed that the flower sprang from the blood of the slain Adonis, who was a lover of the goddess Aphrodite. As such, anemones were often seen as a symbol of love and passion. In Victorian England, anemones were given as gifts to express love and anticipation.
Founded in 1878, Daum Nancy crystal is still recognized for its manufacturing expertise. It owes its fame to master glassmaker Antonin Daum.
Dimensions:
10"h x 10"w x 2.25"d
Condition:
Good, oxidation to metal ring surrounding dial, no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Clock has not been tested.
Provenance:
The Collection of Olga & Arthur Rankin, NYC. Arthur Rankin was a visionary who wore many hats as a producer, director, screenwriter and animator. He is best known for pioneering the art of “Animagic” — or stop-action animation.
His legacy is etched in the hearts of millions, especially during the holiday season. Rankin/Bass Productions gave us timeless treasures like “Rudolph the...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Daum Art Glass Buffalo Sculpture, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass buffalo sculpture by Daum, France.
The buffalo - made out of art glass - stands with one leg gently raised and its head tilted upward. A beautif...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Art Glass Angel Sculpture, France 1970
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass angel sculpture by Daum, France.
The angel - made out of art glass - is kneeling, with one arm raised and the other holding a golden chalice. A ...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum France Crystal Teddy Bear Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum, France, created this adorable crystal teddy bear paperweight or ornamental sculpture in the late 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely sitting bear with dimensional carving. T...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Large French Daum Glass Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Large Daum internally decorated vase, circa 1900.
A similar vase is pictured in: Daum, by Clotilde Bacri, Noel Daum and Clause Petry, Paris: Michel Aveline Editeur, 1992 p. 181.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase 'Sorbier Des Oiseaux', Daum Nancy, France, Ca. 1900/1905
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster-shaped vase with a small, bulbous, shouldered body on a flush base, long, conically widening neck with a flared, beaded rim, colorless glass with flaky yellow, greenish, rus...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy Enameled Glass Covered Box, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy enameled glass covered box, circa 1900.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Art Glass Blue Angel Decorative Bowl, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass bowl with a blue angel by Daum, France.
The bowl is made of the wings of the angel and is made of art glass. The different vibrant colors create...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
1 of the 2 Daum Art Glass Soliflore Vases, Flowers Pink Green, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with flowers in pink with green leafs by Daum, France.
The vases - made out of art glass - are formed by flowers connected to each other i...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy Wheel Carved Cameo Glass Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy wheel carved cameo glass case, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Spring Landscape, Daum Nancy, France, Ca 1910
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Particularly large Baluster vase on a slightly offset base, colourless glass with flaky sky blue powder melting, green overlay, spring landscape etched in several stages and finely p...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Daum Nancy enamel glass
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Daum Nancy enamel glass
Art deco style (flowers)
Origin France Circa 1920
Acid carving and enamelling technique
Excellent condition
Orange predominates
Si...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Daum Nancy and Majorelle Blue Glass and Iron Vase
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Blue Glass and Wrought Iron Vase
Daum Nancy and Majorelle
Circa 1925
This exceptional glass and wrought iron vase represents a striking collaboration between Daum Nancy and Louis Ma...
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20th Century French Art Deco Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Daum Nancy Landscape Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed Daum Nacy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Art Deco Deep Decoration Large Vase.
By Daum
Located in Sarasota, FL
Daum Art Deco acid etched large vase. Impressive period design. Wheel signed on the bottom:"Daum Nancy France" and cross of Lorraine.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy "Berce des Prés" Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This cameo glass vase by Daum Nancy is decorated with orange hogweed flowers with carved green centers on green stems that climb part-way up the elongated neck. The top of the neck i...
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Early 20th Century Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Wheel-Carved Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From The Pinhas collection
Very fine wheel-carved Daum Nancy Cameo glass vase, France, circa 1910
with applied dragonfly decoration, decorated...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Artistic Enameled Glass Bowl from Daum, 1950s
By Daum
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Artistic Enameled Glass Bowl from Daum, crafted in the 1950s, is a captivating example of mid-century artistry and craftsmanship. Daum, a prestigious French glassmaking company r...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
$383 Sale Price
20% Off
Daum Pate de Verre Pandas Love, Signed Daum, France Number 230
By Daum
Located in Lexington, KY
Daum Pate de Verre Coiled Panda (Panda Loves). Work of art signed by Daum, France numbered 230 . Beautiful animal figurine in amber and turquoise blue of a Mother Panda lovingly ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Daum De Latte Soliflore Vases, Orange Pâte de Verre, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with orange and amber colors by Daum, France.
The vases - pâte de verre - have different warm amber and orange tones. A beautiful set.
Pl...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Art Glass Vase Amber Leafs, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vase with amber leafs by Daum, France.
The vase - made out of art glass - is formed by amber leafs connected to each other in beautiful warm col...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art 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 Vase
By Daum
Located in Beaune, FR
Small vase or perfume bottle with enamelled floral decoration signed Daum Nancy in gold.
Originally there was a small stopper at the neck. It is in very good condition and the colo...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$1,497
Daum Nancy Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy vase, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Pate de Verre Sage Taoiste Sculpture, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass sculpture by Daum, France.
The sculpture in the image is a “Taoist Sage” created by Daum Frères in the late 20th century, most likely between 19...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Modernist Crystal Candlestick, France, 1970's
By Daum
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Daum Modernist Crystal Candlestick, France, 1970's.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Decorative Objects
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Crystal
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Collectible Museum Item Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase 'Fleur-de-lis', France 1900s
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Daum Cameo Glass Vase,
of square form with repeating enameled gilt fleur-de-lis decoration, on a textured green ground, etched Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine. A museum piece...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
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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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Daum Nancy Enameled and Etched Orchid Landscape Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Nouveau enameled and etched glass vase by Daum Nancy is a bright scene is dominated by two planes of mottled glass, golden yellow on top of deep purple, which togethe...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Silver-Mounted Glass Casket by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting green glass and silver casket from renowned French art glass company Daum evokes the verdant lushness of a summer garden. Finely detailed silver clovers and vines encircle rich green glass in this luminescent and highly unique piece.
Daum has been one of the most important names in French art glass since the late 19th century. Employing a team of talented artists, the firm produced both commercial glass and singular pieces of outstanding quality. Daum glass was first produced in about 1872, manufacturing plate glass and tableware for the French market in Nancy, and it was in 1890 that Auguste and Antonin Daum...
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20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
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Silver
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
Daum Art Glass Blue Angel Decorative Bowl, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass bowl with a blue angel by Daum, France.
The bowl is made of the wings of the angel and is made of art glass. The different vibrant colors create...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy French Art Nouveau “Snow Drop” Vase
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau cameo glass “Snow Drop” vase by Daum, featuring carved light blue flowers on brown stems against a mottled white and blue ground, circa ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
"Autumn" vase by Nancy Daum
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Daum produced vases in all four seasons, but autumn is the best for its rarity and color. Daum Nancy Firm, No. 1588.Daum Nancy Firm, No. 1588
France, CIRCA 1920.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$15,000
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...
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1960s French Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Daum France Crystal Desktop Accessory Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1950
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum designed this stunning crystal abstract freeform desktop paperweight. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1950. The sculpture-paperweight features an outstanding Mid-Cent...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
French Pate De Verre Sculpture "L'Oeil de Pâques" by, DAUM and Salvador Dali
By Daum, Salvador Dalí
Located in Englewood, NJ
A French Pate De Verre Sculpture "L'Oeil de Pâques" (The Easter Eye). by, Daum and designed by, Salvador Dali of cobalt blue eggs some melting and one with a glass eye. The sculpture...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Miniature Art Glass Soliflor Bud Vase
By Daum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine miniature French art glass vase.
By Daum.
In a pink, purple, and grey mottled color palette.
With an elongated slender neck and acid-etched "Daum Nancy" to the b...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Daum Nancy and Louis-Antoine Damon Wheel-Carved Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy and Louis-Antoine Damon (1860-1947)
Wheel-carved glass vase,
France, circa 1905
signed in intaglio 'L. Damon 10 Bd. Malesherbes Paris'
Dimensions
Height
5.5 in. ...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Art Nouveau Oval Glass Bowl With Painted Seescape, Daum Nancy, France, ca 1900
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate Nancy art glass from the early French Art Nouveau period:
Oval, quatrefoil bowl with folds and curved rim, colourless glass with flaky white powder meltings, finely painted ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Daum Acid Etched Spiderweb and Enameled Orchid Vase
By Daum
Located in Sarasota, FL
Daum Acid etched and enameled vase. Finely painted orchid flowers decoration. Spiderweb etched background. Great Art Nouveau item. The vase in signed " Daum Nancy" with Croix de Lor...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art 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 pink wild flowers on a mottled ground
Cameo mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross
Dimensions:
Width 2 in. (5....
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
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
Materials
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
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024To identify Daum crystal, look for the maker's mark, usually found at the bottom of the piece. Most crystal ware produced by the luxury maker will feature the brand's logo or a hand-applied artist's signature. You can compare the markings on your piece with images featured on trusted online resources to learn more about them. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer for assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Daum crystal.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.