Daum Vases
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 Large French Art Deco Marmorean Vase, Late 1920s
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large french Art Deco vase by Daum (Croismare, Nancy), France, late 1920s. Very thick blown glass vase showing a marmorean pattern in red/orange and white. Height: 10.6"(26.8cm), Dia...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases
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Art Glass
Daum Pierre D'Avesn Large French Art Deco Fish Vase, Early 1930s
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco vase by Pierre D'Avesn at Daum's (Croismare, Nancy), France, early 1930s. Decor of three fishes swimming in the middle of algae. Thick molded-pressed satiny gla...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases
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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
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Art Glass
Signed Daum Nancy Art Deco Pate de Verre Multicouche Vasse
By Daum
Located in Verviers, BE
DAUM NANCY SIGNED MARKED FRANCE FRENCH ART DECO GLASS VASE PATE VERRE
Daum Nancy signed marked
Pate verre art deco vase in perfect condition, ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases
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Art 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"(22cm), Depth : 5.7"(14.5cm)....
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Art Deco Large Important Acid Etched Glass Vase, Circa 1930's
By Daum
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This beautiful large Daum Nancy vase is in mint condition.
The coloration is citrus and the size is 12 1/2"h x 13"w.
The vase was created in the 1930's and is inscribed “Daum Nancy, France.”
It’s a wonderful find and an excellent example of Daum acid...
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Mid-20th Century Daum Vases
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Glass
Early 20th Century Cameo Glass "Rosehips Vase" by Daum Freres
By Daum
Located in London, GB
An attractive late 19th Century cameo glass vase with fruiting cotoneaster plant against a variegated background with excellent colour and fine detail, signed Daum Nancy with the Cro...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Vases
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Glass
Early 20th Century Cameo Glass "Cyclamen Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A very pretty early 20th Century cabinet cameo glass vase enamel painted with pink and purple cyclamen flowers against a white & pink field, Signed Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorra...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Vases
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Glass
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Banjo Landscape Vase" by Emile Galle
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A fabulous late 19th Century French cameo glass vase decorated with a lime coloured landscape against a warm pink background. Exhibiting excellent detail and colour, signed Galle in ...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Vases
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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. Height : 7.7"(19.5cm), Diameter : 7.1"(18cm). Signed "Daum + Nancy Franc...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases
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Glass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Enamelled "Solanaceae Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
"Solanaceae Vase" by Daum Frères
An attractive late 19th Century cameo glass vase of gourd form etched and enamel painted with an Solanaceae floral design against a variegated yello...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Vases
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Glass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Poppy Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A highly attractive early 20th Century Art Nouveau cameo glass vase etched and enamelled with flowering poppies against a warm yellow to orange field. The design heightened with gild...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Vases
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Glass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass Vase entitled “Daturas Vase” by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A magnificent early 20th Century Art Nouveau cameo glass vase etched and enamelled with flowering Datura in a vibrant landscape. The design heightened with gilded design on the surfa...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Vases
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Glass
Daum Frères art nouveau vase with Coreopsis, made in Nancy , ca. 1914
By Daum
Located in Aachen, DE
A fine Daum Frères Vase with Coreopsis flowers, made in Nancy, France circa 1914. This example of French cameo glass, was mottled with glass powder, c...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Vases
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
“Dawn and Rooster" Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Glass Vase, circa 1897
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dawn and Rooster Daum Nancy Vase 1897
Opalescent glass vase with and hand-painted polychromatic enameled decor gold highlighted on an acid frosted background with rising sun and cameo sun rays gilding, a rooster and red iris, highlighted with gilding on the top and the base of the rim.
Signed "Daum # Nancy" with gold, under the base.
Circa 1897
Mint condition
Animals are very rare subject matter for Daum Art Nouveau...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Vases
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Art Glass
"Vine leaves" double glass vase by Daum
By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
A "Vine leaves" double glass vase by Daum - Nancy, with a deeply engraved decor of brown-red leaves with gold highlights, on an acid frosted green background.
Neck and base rubbed wi...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Vases
Materials
Art Glass
French Clear Crystal Vase Etched Signed Daum Nancy- France 50s
By Cristal, Nancy, Daum
Located in Tilburg, NL
French Clear Crystal Vase Etched Signed Daum Nancy- France 50s
Signed on the base by the prestigious French company Daum. This brand comes from an old factory that Jean Daum (1825 –...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Vases
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Crystal
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Softened Spiral Fluted Vase w/ Murines signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
-This Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Vase by Daum originates from Nancy, France, Circa 1960. A lovely piece brimming with quiet energy, the vase features stunning murine detailing wit...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Vases
Materials
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
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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
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Glass
Daum, Faceted Vase, 1960s
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Daum crystal faceted vase from the 1960s. Signed Daum # Nancy.
Good condition.
Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 24.5 x 17
Secure shipping.
The Daum M...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Vases
Materials
Crystal
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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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Vases
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Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Daum Art Deco Crystal Fruit Dish
By Daum
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A spectacular Art Deco style crystal fruit dish, from the legendary French Daum cristallerie. Constructed in an undulating Freeform design, this wonderful, heavy, vintage piece is in...
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20th Century French Art Deco Daum Vases
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Crystal
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
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Glass
Mid-Century Modern Swallow Tail Form Centerpiece in Clear Crystal Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern translucent crystal centerpiece bowl was realized by the storied maker Daum in France circa 1950. It offers a stylized amorphic form with three point...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Vases
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Crystal
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
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Crystal
Antique Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase 'Fleur-de-lis', France, 1900s
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
An impeccable early 20th century Daum Nancy Cameo glass "Fleur-de-Lis" vase,
squared form, with all-over decoration of gilt-enameled fleur-de-lis, gilt signature under the bottom.
...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Vases
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Glass
20th Century Enamelled Glass Entitled "Paysage Printemps" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful early 20th century cameo glass vase etched and enamelled with a vibrant springtime wooded landscape, exhibiting very fine hand finised surface detail and beautiful deep i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Vases
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Enamel
20th Century Cameo Glass Landscape Vase entitled "Summer Landscape" by Daum
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Nouveau cameo glass vase etched and enamelled with a deep rich summer landscape incorporating vibrant trees in a wooded landscape, exhibiting excellent colour and deta...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Vases
Materials
Glass
Daum Nancy French Art Nouveau Miniature Cameo Glass Vase with Violets
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional French Art Nouveau Daum Frères Violets miniature cameo glass vase wheel cut with raised designs in colored enamels on an etched ground dating from around 1900. The tal...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Vases
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Blown 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 trees on an opalescent ground.
signed with painted mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cro...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Vases
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Art Glass
Fine Daum Nancy Acid Etched, Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase, France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Daum Nancy Acid Etched, Cameo and Enamel glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with large yellow flowers blossoms emanating from dark ...
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1910s Vintage Daum Vases
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Art Glass
Art Deco Verreries D'Art Lorrain for Daum Glass Vase Fully Signed France
By Daum
Located in Munich, DE
This wonderful glass vase in the hues of a sunset over the sea is signed Lorrain in script.
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Vases
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Glass
Monumental Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
By Daum
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, by Daum, Nancy, France. This important Art Deco vase by Daum Nancy has fabulous visual presence. The spectacular Deco artwork is underscored by its vibrant purple color,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Vases
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Cut Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy cameo and enamel glass vase,
France, circa 1910
Decorated with trees and a far off landscape on a light opalescent ground
Signe...
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1910s Vintage Daum Vases
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Glass
Fine Daum Nancy Glass Perfume Bottle France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Property of A Private Collector
Fine Daum Nancy Glass Perfume Bottle
France, circa 1910
The diamond shaped bottle, decorated with a full blown iris...
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1910s Vintage Daum Vases
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy French Art Deco Acid Etched Green Art Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique acid etched art glass vase was done by the renowned French maker Daum & Nancy and made in circa 1925 in the period Art Deco style. The vase h...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Vases
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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 orange and red flowers on a yellow opalescent ground
signed in gilt Daum Nancy and cross of lorraine
Dimens...
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1910s Vintage Daum Vases
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Glass
Sculptural 1970s Daum Vase by César Baldaccini
By César Baldaccini, Daum
Located in New York City, NY
A chiseled architectural, multifaceted, sculptural vase by prominent French sculptor Cesar Baldaccini (1921-1998)
signed “Daum, France in shades of m...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Daum Vases
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy Cameo glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with Chinese sailing vessels on a mottled yellow and green ground
cameo mark Daum N...
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1910s Vintage Daum Vases
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy cameo and enamel glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with green and red flowers on a pink opalescent ground
signed in gi...
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1910s Vintage Daum Vases
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Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy Cameo glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with white flowers and green leaves on a orange and pink ground
cameo mark Daum Nan...
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1910s Vintage Daum Vases
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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
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Vase
By Daum
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Cameo glass vase, monumental landscape, signed Daum Nancy with the Croix de Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Vases
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
Dimensions:
Width...
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1910s Vintage Daum Vases
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Glass
French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase "Paysage de Pluie" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cameo glass vase etched and enameled with silver birch trees bent over in a rain-swept landscape. The design heightened with deep pink and green colors interwoven on the ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Vases
Materials
Glass, Cut 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
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Opaline 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
Daum Nancy "Rain Landscape" Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed Daum Nancy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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Early 1900s French Antique Daum Vases
Materials
Art 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
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Art 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
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy Cameo and enamel glass vase,
France, circa 1910
decorated with red and pink flowers on a light opalescent ground
signed in gi...
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1910s Vintage Daum Vases
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Glass
Daum Nancy Dutch Landscape Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed Daum Nancy with the Croix of Lorraine.
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Early 1900s French Antique Daum Vases
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Art Glass
Daum Nancy Penguin Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed Daum Nacy with the Cross of Lorraine.
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1910s French Vintage Daum Vases
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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
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Glass
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
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Art Glass
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
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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
Materials
Art Glass
Daum vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Daum vases 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, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases 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 by Emile Gallé, Gallé, and Clement Massier. Prices for Daum vases 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 $5,405.
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Questions About Daum Vases
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024To 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.
- 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.