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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Daum Modernist Crystal Candlestick, France, 1970's
By Daum
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Daum Modernist Crystal Candlestick, France, 1970's.
Crystal
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 ...
Crystal
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Stylized Crystal Iceberg Candlesticks by Daum of France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare pair of stylized crystal iceberg candlesticks by Daum France, circa 1960s. The pair of freeform crystal blocks with chrome candleholders are in very good vintage...
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of French Figural Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of gilt and patinated bronze figural candlesticks on marble plinths.
Marble, Bronze
$695Sale Price / set|76% Off
H 3.25 in Dm 9 in
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...
Crystal
Art Deco Revival Pair of Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of lead crystal candle holders was made in Czech Republic for Mikasa. Vintage reproduction of Art Deco style, the candle holders are ...
Crystal
$2,750 / set
H 9.88 in Dm 5.75 in
Pair of Antique Louis XIV Styled Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Stylized Flowers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique candlesticks are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1880 and done in a Louis XIV style. The candlesticks are compose...
Bronze
$3,475 / set
H 10.5 in Dm 8 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Crystal Candelabras signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This bold and sumptuous pair of Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Candle Holders were fabricated by the esteemed art glass company Daum in Nancy, France Circa 1960. The exude a rare degr...
Glass
Scandinavian modernist pine candlestick candelabra, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural Scandinavian candelabra crafted from solid pinewood by an unidentified Swedish artist in the 1970s. Signed "HK" beneath the base. Features an organically shaped foot com...
Pine
$702 / set
H 9.06 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
European Contemporary green Sculptural Candlestick Set of Three
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlestick...
Resin
Set of Three Tulip Brass Candlesticks by Pierre Forssell
By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of three polished brass "Tulip" candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, established 1607. Each candlestick bears the Skultuna hallmark with closed royal crown an...
Brass
Pair of MCM Modernist Brass Candlesticks
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of MCM modernist brass candlesticks, circa 1960s. The set is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 5.5"W x 5"D x 15"H. Nice hard to find set! #4997
Brass
Set of Three Silver-Plated "Luise" Candlesticks by Lambert, 1960s
By Günther Lambert
Located in Hamburg, DE
This elegant trio of silver-plated candlesticks was produced by the esteemed German design house Lambert in the 1960s. Designed in the spirit of Art Deco, the “Luise” model combines ...
Metal
Pair of Rock Crystal Candlesticks Art Deco Period France
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco metal mounted rock crystal candlesticks. A-909-335
Rock Crystal
Set of 3 Crystal Candlesticks by Oleg Cassini
By Oleg Cassini
Located in New York, NY
Set of three (3) crytsal candlesticks, signed Oleg Cassini. USA, circa 1970. Dimensions: Base: 3.25 inches x 3.25 inches Height: 6 inches, 8 inches, 10 inches (respectively)
Crystal
Pair of Daum Art Glass Multicolor Fishes Candle Holder, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end glass candleholders by Daum, France. A delicate pair of crystal candleholders in the shape of fishes. The vibrant colors create a playful set, made ou...
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Daum France Art Crystal Sculpture Squirrel Figurine
By Daum
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Daum France Lead Crystal Squirrel Figurine Sculpture Signed by maker made in France. 4.5 d x 4 w x 6 h Original vintage preowned condition See ...
Crystal
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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Crystal Apple Candleholder by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s.
By Daum, Hilton McConnico
Located in Lille, FR
A rare candlestick by Hilton McConnico for Daum, from the Lost Arrows of William Tell serie.
Crystal, Bronze
Daum Crystal Art Glass Starburst Candleholders Pair by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Sculptural pair of mouth blowed art glass star shaped crystal colorless prime quality lead crystal candleholder from Daum Nancy France. Refined and scu...
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.
Crystal
Crystal Glass Votive Candleholder by Daum Nancy, France, 1960s
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
This votive candleholder designed by Daum France, 1960 substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! Quite heavy - Excellent condition - no dama...
Crystal
Daum France Two-Arm Crystal Candle Holders
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1960s modern handmade two-arm crystal candle holders by Daum France. Both are signed. Please notice the size is slightly different. Smaller candleholder measu...
Crystal
Set of Four Candlesticks by Daum
By Daum
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The candlesticks are signed Daum. Set of four candlesticks by Daum.
Art Glass
Set of Four Candelsticks by Daum and Its Resine Pyramid
By Daum
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The candlesticks are signed Daum. Dimentions of the pyramid: 17 x 14 cm 6.69 inches x 5.51 inches.
Art Glass, Resin