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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
Light Green and Transparent Glass Bowl by Daum
Light Green and Transparent Glass Bowl by Daum

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

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Glass

Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Ca 1910
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Columbine Decor, Daum Nancy, France, Ca 1910

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

Daum Frères Nancy Cameo Vase by Georges de Feure Frieze Figurines 1925
Daum Frères Nancy Cameo Vase by Georges de Feure Frieze Figurines 1925

Daum Frères Nancy Cameo Vase by Georges de Feure Frieze Figurines 1925

By Georges De Feure, Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Daum Frères Nancy / Lorraine / France Rarest Cameo Vase With Frieze Decoration Running Around Made circa 1920-1930 (= Transition Period From Art Nouveau To Art Deco) Design & ...

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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects

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Glass

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Strawberry Blossoms Decor France ca 1910
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Strawberry Blossoms Decor France ca 1910

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Strawberry Blossoms Decor France ca 1910

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Small baluster vase, flush round stand, bulbous body with attached funnel-shaped neck, colorless glass with color powder enamels in yellow-orange and red, with highly etched and painted with color enamel strawberry plant decor...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Decorative Objects

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Glass

VASE, DAUM  Molded and relief crystal 20th Century
VASE, DAUM  Molded and relief crystal 20th Century

VASE, DAUM Molded and relief crystal 20th Century

By Daum

Located in Madrid, ES

VASE, DAUM Molded and relief crystal, decorated in acid, signed 'Daum, France'. Dim.: (height) 21 cm. Very good condition conditions

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20th Century French Modern Daum Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Daum Nancy, Art Deco Amber Glass Vase with Scalloped Rim, France, C. 1950's
Daum Nancy, Art Deco Amber Glass Vase with Scalloped Rim, France, C. 1950's

Daum Nancy, Art Deco Amber Glass Vase with Scalloped Rim, France, C. 1950's

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

Daum was founded in Nancy, France, by Jean Daum in 1878. After his death in 1885, his sons Auguste (1853–1909) and Antonin (1864–1931) took the helm. The brothers began experimenting...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daum Decorative Objects

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Glass

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Barberry Decor, Daum Nancy, France, 1900/05
Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Barberry Decor, Daum Nancy, France, 1900/05

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Barberry Decor, Daum Nancy, France, 1900/05

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Pillow shaped vase, colorless glass with flaky white and yellow, in the stand area with rust-brown powder melts, with etched barberry decor painted in colored enamel, satined, struct...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects

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Glass

Daum and Majorelle Art Deco Glass Bowl in Wrought Iron Frame
Daum and Majorelle Art Deco Glass Bowl in Wrought Iron Frame

Daum and Majorelle Art Deco Glass Bowl in Wrought Iron Frame

By Daum

Located in Sarasota, FL

Daum and Majorelle glass bowl blown into a wrought iron frame. The glass is bright orange with gold foil inclusions. The bowl is engraved on the bottom with the makers' signatures.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Miniature Vase by Daum, Etched Glass, France, Circa 1920
Art Deco Miniature Vase by Daum, Etched Glass, France, Circa 1920

Art Deco Miniature Vase by Daum, Etched Glass, France, Circa 1920

By Daum

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Daum's best shape for miniatures is the broken egg. Great detail and color. Mint condition. France, CIRCA 1920.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Decorative Objects

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Glass

Daum Nancy Art Deco Smoked Glass Acid Etched Bowl
Daum Nancy Art Deco Smoked Glass Acid Etched Bowl

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, Decorated with Ancient Chinese Sailing Ships
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, Decorated with Ancient Chinese Sailing Ships

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

Mid-Century Modern Bar Set Designed by Daum, France, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Bar Set Designed by Daum, France, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Bar Set Designed by Daum, France, 1960

By Daum

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of tray, bottle and glass of smoke glass designed by Daum in the 60's.   

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Decorative Objects

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Glass

Daum Nancy Wheel Carved, Internally Decorated Cameo and Martele Glass Vase
Daum Nancy Wheel Carved, Internally Decorated Cameo and Martele Glass Vase

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 Opalescent Dutch Landscape Vase
Daum Opalescent Dutch Landscape Vase

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

Superb and Very Fine Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved Cameo and Martele Glass Vase
Superb and Very Fine Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved Cameo and Martele Glass Vase

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

Vaso in Cristallo di Daum France
Vaso in Cristallo di Daum France

Vaso in Cristallo di Daum France

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Vaso in Cristallo di Daum France

By Daum

Located in Torino, IT

Vaso in cristallo francese della vetreria Daum France. Piccolo e raffinato vaso di forma esagonale in perfette condizioni. Firmato alla base Daum France. Daum è una famosissima cr...

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1980s French Vintage Daum Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Daum Nancy Enameled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase, "1914"
Daum Nancy Enameled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase, "1914"

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

Antique Art Nouveau Glass and Silver Box by Daum, France, Circa 1900
Antique Art Nouveau Glass and Silver Box by Daum, France, Circa 1900

Antique Art Nouveau Glass and Silver Box by Daum, France, Circa 1900

By Daum

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Acid etched and enamelled glass case with silver mount. Signed Daun Nancy. France, CIRCA 1900.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects

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Silver

Daum Nancy Enamelled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase

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

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Egg-Shaped Vase with Dragonfly Decor, France c 1895
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Egg-Shaped Vase with Dragonfly Decor, France c 1895

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Egg-Shaped Vase with Dragonfly Decor, France c 1895

By Daum

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare and exceptional piece of Art Nouveau glass: Egg-shaped vase with irregularly notched mouth rim, colorless glass with flaky powder melts in grayish-white, violet and yellow...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Decorative Objects

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Glass

Daum Autumn Vase
Daum Autumn Vase

Daum Autumn Vase

By Daum

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Daum mold blown cameo glass "Autumn" vase circa 1925. Signed Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine. Measures: Height 10 inches.

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1920s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects

Daum Nancy Enameled Opalescent Glass Two-Handled "Dutch Landscape" Vase
Daum Nancy Enameled Opalescent Glass Two-Handled "Dutch Landscape" Vase

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

Daum Nancy Enamelled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase, France circa 1900-1910
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase, France circa 1900-1910

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 Enamelled and Acid Etched Glass Ewer
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Acid Etched Glass Ewer

Daum Nancy Enamelled and Acid Etched Glass Ewer

By Daum

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Daum Nancy enamelled and acid etched Glass Ewer, France, circa 1900-10 decorated with windmills and a 'dutch landscape' on an opalescent ground. ...

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Early 20th Century Daum Decorative Objects

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Glass

Fine Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Bowl
Fine Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Bowl

Fine Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Bowl

By Daum

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine Daum Nancy Cameo and enamel glass bowl, the round body with red enamel flowers and green leaves against a burnt orange and pale green ground cameo signature Daum Nancy Franc...

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1910s Vintage Daum Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved Cameo and Martele Glass Two-Handled Vase
Daum Nancy Wheel-Carved Cameo and Martele Glass Two-Handled Vase

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 France 'Modern' Emilio Robba, '1944'
Daum France 'Modern' Emilio Robba, '1944'

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

Dominique VIAL 'XX-XXI' Daum Crystal 'Reflect' Daum Crystal
Dominique VIAL 'XX-XXI' Daum Crystal 'Reflect' Daum Crystal

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 crystal studio based in Nancy, France, founded in 1878 by Jean Daum (1825-1885). His sons, Auguste Daum (1853-1909) and Antonin...

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Early 1900s Antique Daum Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Set of Three French Signed Glass Decorative Objects by Daum
Set of Three French Signed Glass Decorative Objects by Daum

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 Decorative Objects

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Glass

Daum, Pair of Crystal Candleholders, France, 20th Century
Daum, Pair of Crystal Candleholders, France, 20th Century

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

Daum Nancy Enamelled and Acid Etched Glass Vase, "Flowers and Berries" France
Daum Nancy Enamelled and Acid Etched Glass Vase, "Flowers and Berries" France

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

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Art Glass

From the Pinhas Collection Daum Nancy Enamelled and Gilt Decorated Glass Goblet
From the Pinhas Collection Daum Nancy Enamelled and Gilt Decorated Glass Goblet

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 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.
Questions About Daum Decorative Objects
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    To 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.