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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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Period: 1930s
Creator: Daum
Daum Nancy French Art Deco Vase, 1930s
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco glass vase by Daum (Nancy), France, 1930s. Thick blown and bubbled glass vase. Color : green. Height : 7.7"(19.5cm), Diameter : 7.1"(18cm). Signed "Daum + Nancy Franc...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Daum French Crystal Modern Gold Ribbed Bubble Vase
By Daum
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine Daum French crystal vase. Gold ribbed body with swirling design and interior controlled, captured, bubbles. Signed DAUM NANCY FRANCE at...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Daum Nancy French Art Deco Vase, 1930s
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco glass vase by Daum (Nancy), France, 1930s. Thick blown and bubbled glass vase. Color : green. Measures: Height : 7.5"(19cm), Width : 8.7"(2...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Art Deco French vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco vase by the Daum Brothers in Nancy, France. Made of clear acid etched glass with traces of gilding. Signed at the base.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Daum Nancy French Art Deco Acid-Etched Vase, 1930s
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco acid-etched glass vase by DAUM (Nancy), France, 1930s. Color : green. Measures: height : 8.3"(21cm), diameter : 7.1"(18cm). Signed "Daum + Nancy France" on the base (...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Art Deco Acid Etched Citrine Glass Vase Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This Art deco Acid Etched Centerpiece bowl by the esteemed Art Glass Maker Daum originates from France, Circa 1930. Exquisite in all degrees, this radiant centerpiece features a grac...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Pair of Art Deco Totem Form Vases in Acid Etched Smoked Geometric Glass by Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
-This very rare pair of Art Deco Cubist style Acid Etched Vases originate from the esteemed Art Glass Company Daum in Nancy, France, Circa 1930. Unbelievable in scale, profile, unmat...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Art Deco Smoked Acid Etched Glass Vase with Zig Zag Motif Signed Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco vase was realized and signed Daum Nancy in France, circa 1930. Handblown in textural molded glass, it offers a tapered conical body with a round cantilevered ba...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Daum Nancy France 1930s Amber Glass Crystal Vase 4.25kg
By Daum
Located in Torquay, GB
Art Deco Amber glass crystal vase by Daum Nancy France. Spectacular thick walled amber glass vase. Large sized, ideal for flowers or as a decorative...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Art Deco Large Daum Nancy Etched Glass Vase, France, 1930s
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco large daum nancy etched glass vase, France, 1930s. Large glass vase with acid cut geometric motif. Signed lower Daum Nancy France with the c...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

XL Art Deco Blown Glass Vase by Daum Nancy France, Circa 1930
By Daum
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Hand blown glass vase by french manufacture DAUM. Thick and heavy bubbled glass. Made in France circa 1930. Signed "Daum Nancy France" with the cross of Lorraine
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

1930 Daum Nancy, Vase Art Deco Acid Etched Glass
By Daum
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase made acid-etched glass. Engraved signature on the base. Perfect condition  Height: 23,5 cm Diameter : 18,5 cm.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

1930 Daum Nancy - Vase Geometric Art Deco Handled Vase Orange Acid Etched
By Daum
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase Art-Deco with handles made in amber orange glass with acid-etched geometric design created by Daum in 1930s. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Gorgeous tint. Very rare mod...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Art Deco Acid Etched Smoked Citrine Recess Molded Vase Signed by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated Art Deco vase/ vessel was realized in Nancy, France by the esteemed studio of Daum- arguably the most prestigious and highly collected atelier of the period circa 1930. The piece features a round base that dramatically flares into a protuberant base subtly tapering to a gently indented neck before flaring out once more to a rounded mouth. This piece is full of subtle and idiosyncratic geometries and gentle curves. Realized in a beautiful translucent smoked...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Glass

1930s Art Deco Topaz Colored Hand Blown Tall Vase, Signed by Daum Nancy France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding topaz and museum quality French Art Deco hand blown glass vase by Daum studio is features vertically equidistant repeating striations tapering to a narrow neck. This...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

1930s Rare Topaz Hand Blown Spherical Vase, Signed by Daum Nancy France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This elegant topaz and museum quality French Art Deco hand blown glass vase by the studio Daum is designed with vertically equidistant repeating bands tapered to a 2.5" neck. This sp...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Lorrain/ Daum Art Deco Glass Fish Vase
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Designed by Pierre D'Avesn swimming fish in amber gray color glass vase.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Daum Nancy French Art Deco Acid Etched Pâte-de-Verre Flower Vase, ca. 1930
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This geometric, floral inspired 1930s French Art Deco deeply acid etched pâte-de-verre elegant flower vase bears the signature Daum Nancy on the base edge. There is a nice weight to the thick-walled heavy glass. It has a beautiful amber yellow color etched right through to the clear. Sophisticated in its simplicity, the design consists of geometrically-stylized leaves and flowers encircling a vase, with a smooth banded edge at the top. Period: Ca. 1930’s Style: French Art Deco. Medium: Acid Etched Pâte-de-Verren Art Glass. Dimensions: Height: 6.875” x max. diameter: 6.875” x opening diameter: 3.375” Markings: Engraved on the base edge, ‘Daum Nancy’ Condition: Good antique condition. No chips or cracks. No damages, no restorations. Maker: Daum Freres of Nancy, France The success of the Daum glass company is directly a result of its excellent management and entrepreneurial spirit. The accidental founder of the company was Jean Daum (1825-1885). He was a financier of the company when it was known as the Verrerie Sainte Catherine. This company quickly hit hard times and it was Jean Daum who took control of it before it failed. Daum was not an artist by trade. He was a notary and industrialist. This new venture was a trial by fire. The first glass produced by Daum is collectible, but it was not art glass. They made mostly clear glass with gold rims to be used while dining. It wasn’t until the 1890s that Daum began producing what we think of today as “Daum Nancy” glass. Daum glass is thought to be made by the Daum Freres (brothers). This was not accurate when the company first began operating. It was Jean Daum and his son Auguste Daum (1853-1909) who laid the ground work for Auguste and his brother Antonin Daum (1864-1930) to lead the company in the early 20th century. All Daum glass is handmade, but that certainly shouldn’t lead the reader to believe that Daum was a mom and pop...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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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

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

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Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Alumroot Decor, France, circa 1910
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Located in Vienna, AT
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Daum Acid Etched Spiderweb and Enameled Orchid Vase
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Located in Gainesville, FL
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By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
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20th Century French Art Deco Daum Vases and Vessels

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Daum Nancy France 1930s Amber Glass Crystal Vase 4.25kg
By Daum
Located in Torquay, GB
Art Deco Amber glass crystal vase by Daum Nancy France. Spectacular thick walled amber glass vase. Large sized, ideal for flowers or as a decorative...
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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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Crystal Vase Signed Daum, France
By Daum
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Crystal vase signed Daum France dating from the 60s. Beautifully made, aesthetic and of good size, this vase does not lack character and elegance. It wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Daum Vases and Vessels

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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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Daum Nancy Art Deco Acid Cut Vase
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Deep acid cut smoked color art deco crystal vase by Daum Nancy.
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Crystal

Large Art Deco Daum Glase Vase
By Daum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A strong Art Deco Etched glass vase by Daum Nancy France dating back to the 1930tys. The glass is etched in the way Daum used to do it in the Art Deco per...
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Glass

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1930s Cubist Skyscraper Style Vase, Signed by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This rare, dramatic and museum quality French Art Deco "Cubist style" glass vase by Daum Nancy is decorated with an "acid etched" geometric, rectilinear pattern on a topaz background...
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1930s French Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Art Deco Smoked & Frosted Glass Vase w/ Black Cubist Detailing Signed Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco vase was realized and signed Nancy Daum in France circa 1930. It offers a rounded body with a circular mouth in frosted and smoked glass with a wealth of stream...
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Art Deco Frosted Celadon Vase with Cubist Streamlined Detailing Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This refined Art Deco vase was realized and signed Nancy Daum in France circa 1930. It features a tapered conical body with a cantilevered mouth in frosted celadon glass with streaml...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Pierre D'Avesn for Daum, France Art Deco Vase
By Daum, Pierre D'Avesn
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French Art Deco clear pressed glass vase designed by Pierre D'Avesn for Daum circa 1927-1932. The front and back of the vase have an acid etched design similar to the pat...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Monumental Art Deco Topaz Acid Etched Glass Daum Vase Antelopes in Foliage
By Daum
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Exceptional monumental glass vase made by Daum in 1930s in topaz acid etched glass with a design of antelopes in foliage. Engraved "Daum Nanc...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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Daum Nancy Glass Vase Signed with Cross De Lorraine, Art Deco Etched Acid
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifull aqua green Daum Nancy glass vase, signed.
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Art Deco Daum Nancy Vase
By Daum
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Art Deco Daum Nancy vase. Acid cut and partially gilded. Signed Daum Nancy, France Measures: Height 9.6", diameter 9".
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H 9.6 in Dm 9 in
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By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Daum vase Nancy France, 1930, Art Deco, green water color, acid work, signed Measures: H 22 cm, D 3 cm.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases and Vessels

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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.
Questions About Daum Vases and Vessels
  • 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.
  • 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.

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