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
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 Cameo Glass Bowl
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and cameo glass bowl,
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with purple flowers and green leaves on a mottled blue and white ground....
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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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
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Art Glass
Fine Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase, France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Daum Nancy cameo and enamel glass vase,
France, circa 1910
Decorated with purple flowers on an opalescent ground
Cameo mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross
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Width...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Enameled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase, "1914"
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and internally decorated glass vase, "1914"
France, circa 1914
decorated with thistles, the cross of Lorraine to one side the reverse with 1914 on a mottled pin...
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1910s Vintage 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
From the Pinhas Collection Daum Nancy Enamelled and Gilt Decorated Glass Goblet
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the Pinhas Collection
Daum Nancy enameled and gilt decorated Glass Goblet,
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with "milk" thistles and gilt stars on a light opalescent and blu...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
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
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
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Internally Decorated Glass Box and Cover
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enamelled and internally decorated glass box and cover,
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with red wild flowers and green leaves on a mottled green and brown ground.
s...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art 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
French Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Signed Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau green cameo glass vase cut with leafy branch relief design. Signed: Daum Nancy.
The Daum family worked at the beginning of Art Nouveau and creators of one of ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Pate de Verre “Noisettes” Vide Poche
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
A very rare Art Nouveau Daum Nancy pate de verre 'Noisettes' vide poche in orange, reds, greens and yellows. Daum in Nancy was integral is ori...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum France 'Modern' Emilio Robba, '1944'
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum France (modern) Emilio Robba (1944)
"Vase Bambou" limited edition crystal vase designed by Emilio Robba, numbered 194 of 388,
Signed Emelio Robba
...
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1940s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Acid Etched Glass Vase, "Flowers and Berries"
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and acid etched glass vase, "Flowers and Berries"
France, circa 1910
decorated with trees, berries and flowers on a mottl...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
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
Daum Nancy Internally Decorated Glass Vase, with Applied Decoration France
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy internally decorated Glass Vase, with applied decoration
France, circa 1925
signed in intaglio Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross
Dimensions
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1920s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, Decorated with Ancient Chinese Sailing Ships
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy cameo glass vase,
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with ancient Chinese sailing ships on a mottled green, yellow and orange ground.
Signed with cameo signature Daum Na...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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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 with green leaves on a mottled p...
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Early 1900s Antique 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 red flowers and green leaves on a light opalescent ground
Cameo mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross
Dime...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
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
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Huge Vase Art Nouveau France Lorraine Made in circa 1906
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Huge Vase
tube form type / made in France (Lorraine), Nancy / circa 1906.
Specifications:
Stunningly manufactured casing glass with brownish, orange, ye...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Decorative Objects
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Enamel
Daum Nancy Internally Decorated Cameo Glass Vase, "River Lanscape"
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy internally decorated Cameo Glass Vase, "River Lanscape"
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with trees on a river landscape on a mottled yellow and pink ground.
Signed wi...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enamelled and internally decorated glass vase,
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with trees and flowering branches on a mottled white and blue ground,
wheel carved sign...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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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.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Crystal
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Acid Etched Glass Vase, "Flowers and Berries" France
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enamelled and acid etched glass vase, "Flowers and Berries"
France, circa 1910
decorated with trees, berries and flowers on a mottled pink and brown ground,
signed with...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved Cameo Glass Vase Iris
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy wheel-carved cameo glass vase: Iris
France, circa 1910
decorated with red lowers on a mottled pink ground.
Wheel-cut Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross
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Height...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved and Enamel Internally Decorated Vitrified Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy wheel-carved and enamel internally decorated vitrified glass vase, France, circa 1900-1910.
With low relief applied decoration of red flowers and tall branches.
Wheel-ca...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Enamelled 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 trees and flowering branches on a mottled white and blue ground,
wheel carved sign...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Enameled and Acid Etched Decorated Glass Decanter, "Dutch Landscape"
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and acid etched decorated glass decanter, "Dutch Landscape",
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with birds, windmills, sa...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase, France circa 1900-1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and internally decorated glass vase,
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with yellow flowers and green leaves on a mottled pink, white and brown ground.
signed ...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved Cameo and Martele Glass Two-Handled Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the Pinhas collection
Daum Nancy wheel-carved cameo and Martele glass two-handled vase,
France, circa 1900-1910
intaglio signature Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross
Dimensions:...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Wheel Carved, Internally Decorated Cameo and Martele Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy wheel carved, internally decorated cameo and Martele glass vase,
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with red flowering vines
intaglio signature Daum Nancy with Lorraine ...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Cylindrical 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
Large and Fine Daum Nancy Internally Decorated, Enamelled and Acid Etched Glass
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and fine Daum Nancy internally decorated, enameled and acid etched glass vase decorated with pink flowers on an opalescent ground
France, circa 1910
cameo mark Daum Nancy with...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum, Incised Art Deco Glass Vases, France, Early 20th Century
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
The process used on this particular vase is acid etching, involving the dissolution of silica into an acidic mixture, and the application of this mixture to this glass after blowing ...
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20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase, "Trees in Prairie"
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and internally decorated Glass Vase, "Trees in Prairie"
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with trees, red, and yellow flowers in a large open area of grassland ...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Fine Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase France, circa 1914
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine Daum Nancy cameo and enamel glass vase
France, circa 1914
of triangular tapered form decorated with applied white flowers, green leaves and flowering pods on a mottled green...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved Cameo Glass Vase with Applied Flowers
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy wheel-carved cameo glass vase with applied flowers,
France, circa 1900-1910
decorated with flowering plants on a mottled pink gr...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Pinhas Collection a Fine Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the Pinhas collection
A fine Daum Nancy wheel-carved cameo glass vase with low relief applied decoration
France, circa 1915
Signed with intaglio mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cr...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Fine Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
France, circa 1910
Decorated with peach and red wild flowers ending on a circular foot
Cameo mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross
Dimensions:
Width 2.36 in (6 cm.)
Height 6.85 in...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Enameled Opalescent Glass Two-Handled "Dutch Landscape" Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the Pinhas collection
Fine Daum Nancy enameled opalescent glass two-handled "Dutch Landscape" vase,
Measures: Width 3.93 in. (10 cm.)
Depth 2.75 in. (7 cm.)
Height 11.22 in....
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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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 Acid Cut Opalescent Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Acid cut flora design opalescent glass vase by Daum Nancy.
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1920s French Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Fine Daum and Louis Majorelle Wrought Iron Mounted Mottled Glass Bowl
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine Daum and Louis Majorelle wrought iron mounted mottled glass bowl
France, circa 1910
signed Daum Nancy France with Lorraine Cross and Louis Majorelle
Measures: Height 5 1/8 ...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Monumental 19” Daum Nancy Enameled and Etched Columbine Flower Vase
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Large enameled glass columbine flower pedestaled vase by Daum nancy. Variegated yellow glass with enameled red flowers, circa 1900.
Signed in cameo ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
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
Daum Opalescent Dutch Landscape Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum enameled opalescent two handled glass "Dutch Landscape” vase,
circa 1910. Signed in gilt Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine.
Height 11 inch...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
Daum Nancy Internally Decorated Cameo Glass Vase France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A tall and fine Daum Nancy internally decorated cameo glass vase
France, circa 1910
Of triangular form, decorated with berries, leaves and flowers an a green opalescent yellow and ...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Landscape Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Landscape vase. Signed Daum Nacy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Superb and Very Fine Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved Cameo and Martele Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and very fine Daum Nancy wheel-carved cameo and martele glass vase, with low relief applied decoration
France, circa 1910
Signed in intaglio Daum Nancy with lorraine cross...
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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass
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
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Fruit Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
An enameled cameo glass vase signed in cameo Daum Nancy with Cross of Lorraine, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Fine Daum Nancy Martele Cameo Glass Two-Handled Vase, from the Pinhas Collection
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the Pinhas collection
Fine Daum Nancy Martele cameo glass two-handled vase,
France, circa 1900
signed Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross
Dimens...
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Early 20th Century Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy enamelled and acid etched Glass Vase, 'Dutch Landscape'
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enamelled and acid etched Glass Vase,
'Dutch Landscape'
France, circa 1890
decorated with figures, cows, windmills and trees on a ...
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1890s Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Wheel Cut Tumbler Vase with Cyclamen Motif
By Daum
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This Daum Nancy French art glass vase has been made in the form of a diamond shaped tumbler with a mottled pink color and gilt accents. The exterior of the piece features detailed wh...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects
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Glass
Daum Nancy Landscape Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Landscape vase. Signed Daum Nacy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Decorative Objects
French Art Nouveau Glass Vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A French enameled and etched glass vase with applied handles by Daum. The vase has a pink martelé background. There is carving on the dark green footed base. It is decorated with lig...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage 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.