Daum Vases and Vessels
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 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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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Art 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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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Art 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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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Glass
French Daum Nancy attr. Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Mushroom Vase
By Daum
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
French Daum Nancy attr. Art Nouveau cameo glass mushroom vase from the turn of the century.
Wheel cut with raised designs in colored enamels on an etch...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Vases and Vessels
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Blown 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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Riverscape Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Cameo riverscape vase. Signed Daum Nacy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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1910s French Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Wheel Carved Cameo Bud Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum Nancy wheel carved cameo bud vase, circa 1900
Engraved, "Daum Nancy" with the Croix de Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Daum Nancy Wheel Carved Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Tri-lobed vase, signed Daum Nacy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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1910s French Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Striking Art Deco Period Daum Glass Bowl, France, circa 1920
By Daum
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The swelled circular body showing a striking, warm mottled yellow & brown field with teal striations, rising to a tri-corner peaked rim and raised overall upon a stepped circular foo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Art Deco Daum Freres Vase "Clematis Et Papillons"
By Daum
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Opalescent glass acid-etched with butterflies.
Overlaid and carved with flowering stems. Engraved daum
Nancy France with the cross of Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Vases and Vessels
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Opaline 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 Vases and Vessels
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Glass
French Art Deco Vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco vase by Daum Nancy in yellow acid cut clear and frosted glass, signed.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Etched and enameled glass vase, France, circa 1905. Etched signature to side: Daum Nancy 3501 with the cross of Lorraine. Provenance: private collection.
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Early 20th Century Daum Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
French Wheel Carved Cameo and Mmartelé Galss "Crocus" Vase by Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A French wheel carved cameo and martelé glass "Crocus" vase by Daum.
This Daum vase has gray cameo glass. It is decorated with stems and leaves ascending from the bulbous foot lead...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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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 Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Etched and enameled glass vase, France, circa 1905. etched signature to side: Daum Nancy with the cross of Lorraine. Provenance: Private collection
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Early 20th Century Daum Vases and Vessels
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 Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
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 Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Large Daum 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 Vases and Vessels
Daum Pate de Verre Vase Bearded Irises
By Daum
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
When Jean Daum assumed control of the Verrerie Sainte-Catherine, after the previous owners defaulted on their loans, he could not have imagined that well over one hundred years later people would express such a passion for antique Daum art glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Daum Vases and Vessels
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Daum Art Deco Acid-Etched "Campanulas" Glass Vase, circa 1930
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Daum Nancy France Acid-Etched Glass “Campanulas” Vase circa 1930
Vase with flared body and circular heel in blue glass with acid-etched hollow decoration of geometric campanulas on a white background
Signed "Daum Nancy France"
Circa 1930
Bibliography: Tiny Esveld, "Daum Art Deco Glass...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
A Daum Vase With Bearded Irises, c1910
By Daum
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Daum Vase With Bearded Irises, c1910
Additional Information:
Heading : Daum Nancy Irises cameo vase
Date : c1910
Origin : Nancy, France
Colour : Amber and orange with two shades o...
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20th Century French Art Deco Daum Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Daum Nancy Large Acid Etched Art Deco Vase
By Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Daum circa 1930, large ovoid vase entirely acid-etched, apple green.
In perfect condition.
Signed Daum Nancy France.
Diameter: 15 cm (cul)
Diamètre : 13,5 cm (col)
Height: 47,5 cm
...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Petite Acid Etched Vase by Daum
By Daum
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A lovely petite acid etched smoky topaz glass vase by Daum. Signed on the bottom side of the base "Daum Nancy France" (see Image 4). We have a larger Daum vase listed, which makes a ...
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Early 20th Century French Daum Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Daum vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Daum vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels by Emile Gallé, Gallé, and Clement Massier. Prices for Daum vases and vessels 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 $5,182.
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Questions About Daum Vases and Vessels
- 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.