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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1970s Crystal Ashtray by Designer Daum, Rare Catch-All, Made in France
By Daum
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing rare ashtray or catch-all by Daum Nancy in crystal. Made in France No chips or other, this item is perfect in excellent condition. The design of this piece is amazi...
Crystal
French Daum Crystal Bowl or Ashtray, Organic Modern Design, France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial light blue French crystal bowl or ashtray, organic modern design, from luxury Maison, Daum, France, circa mid-20th cent...
Crystal
Sculptural Roc vide-poche by Daum France, 1980
By Daum
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary sculptural vide-poche or ashtray, model Roc, in crystal, made by Daum France in the 1980s, signed and complete with the original label. The work features a geometric an...
Crystal
Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, mauve color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table, dr...
Ceramic
Mid Century Crystal Glass Ashtray Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant color m...
Crystal
$113 / item
H 0.79 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
White Lacquered Ceramic Ashtray - Vide Poche by Antonia Campi for Verbano
By Gio Ponti, Antonia Campi, Verbano
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. They are in in lacquered ceramic. These could be by Antonia Campi or Gio Ponti. These are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but t...
Ceramic
Brass Shell Centrepiece or Vide Poche
By Honoré Paris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brass shell centrepiece or vide poche, it can be used as an ashtray too. In the style Honoré de Paris, Maison Charles.
Brass
$569
H 1.58 in Dm 7.88 in
Round Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Travertine and Steel by Marble Art, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Round ashtray or Vide-Poche in travertine marble and steel. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached on the back, as shown in the pictures.
Travertine, Marble, Metal, Steel
Onyx Ashtray and Lighter - Ashtray Beautiful organic design
Located in Lugo, IT
Ashtray and lighter in onyx. Ashtray Beautiful organic design. defects Lighter not working Thanks
Onyx
Midcentury Murano Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian midcentury clear Murano glass ashtray or bowl hand blown with beautiful curvatures / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: width 7.5 inches, depth 5 inches, height 3 i...
Murano Glass
Turquoise Crystal Ashtray signed by Moser, Italy, 1970s
By Moser
Located in Roma, IT
Exceptional ashtray made of high-quality vibrant aquamarine colored crystal. This marvelous and unique piece was produced by Moser in Italy during the 1970s, and is signed on the bot...
Crystal
Midcentury Crystal Green Glass Bowl Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The v...
Crystal
Vide-Poche or Ashtray Ceramic and Brass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round ashtray or vide-poche in granite effect ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Tommaso Barbi's original label is s...
Metal, Brass
$1,423
H 5.12 in Dm 5.52 in
Tommaso Barbi Signed “Egg” Ashtrays / Catchall in Brass & Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic and iconic sculptural “egg” stacking ashtray in an elegant combination of brass and chrome-plated metal. This iconic piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in Ita...
Brass, Chrome
$450Sale Price|50% Off
H 2.5 in Dm 6 in
Vintage Green Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl, Mid-Century Modern Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian green Murano glass ashtray or bowl / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 6 inches, height 2.5 inches Order Reference #: FABIOLTD G168 This piece makes for g...
Murano Glass
French Wicker & Iron Standing Ashtray Catch All
By Raoul Guys
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wicker & iron standing ashtray catch all In the style of Raoul Guys Wonderful entry piece to use as a key tray Handwoven stitching detail Natural variations in color Beautif...
Iron
Red Murano Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage red triangular Murano glass ashtray or candy bowl / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 6 inches, height 3 inches Order Reference #: FABIOLTD G195 This piece make...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Italian, 1950 Glass Bowl or Ashtray
By Murano 5
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Murano Italian, 1950 glass bowl or ashtray.
Murano Glass
Large Crystal Ashtray by DAUM – France, 1960s – Heavy Collector’s Piece
By Daum
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a large DAUM ashtray made in France around the 1960s. Crafted in clear crystal, it features a freeform organic shape typical of the mid-century modern aesthetic. The piece is...
Crystal
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H 4.34 in Dm 4.34 in
Daum Art Deco Molded Glass Ashtray or Vide Poche France 1940 transparent Color
By Daum
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1940, in France. Transparent Color. Original and iconic molded glass bowl; its shape is simple and decisive, skillfully...
Glass
Daum Green Bubble Crystal Ashtray
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round glass ashtray or catchall by Daum House which started in 1878 in Nancy, France. This piece, created in the mid 20th century, has an all over ...
Crystal
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H 3 in W 3.5 in D 6 in
Daum Cesar Baldaccini Argos Ashtray 1970 France Crystal Midcentury Sculpture
By César Baldaccini, Daum
Located in New York, NY
A great sculptural thick black and clear smoked crystal ashtray bowl in a brutalist style by the famed French artist Cesar Baldaccini for Daum. Signed. Excellent unused condition.
Crystal
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H 2.96 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Midcentury Ashtray Smoked Glass Cesar Baldaccini for Daum French Design 1970s
By Daum, César Baldaccini
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant ashtray designed by the sculptor Cèsar Baldaccini and produced in France in the 70s by the Daum company. The sculptural hexagonal-shaped ashtray was made of blown Murano gla...
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Vintage Pair of Daum Nancy France Controlled Bubble Ashtrays
By Daum
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage pair of Daum Nancy France controlled bubble ashtrays.
Art Glass
Cesar Baldaccini for Daum Crystal Bowl Ashtray
By Daum, César Baldaccini
Located in New York, NY
A heavy thick crystal bowl/ashtray designed by Cesar Baldaccini.
Crystal
Midcentury Translucent & Frosted Ashtray/ Decorative Bowl Signed by Daum France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ash tray/ decorative bowl was realized by the celebrated French atelier Daum. It features a circular form with a hollowed out center adorning with an abundance of concen...
Glass
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H 3.2 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Hexagonal Smoked Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ashtray or decorative bowl was handblown by the esteemed glass atelier, Daum, circa 1970. It features four opaque sides with subtle horizontal striated textural detailin...
Glass
Daum Crystal Cigar Ashtray, Mid Century French Modern 1955
By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant large size crystal cigar ashtray signed by Daum, mid century French modern with its original gift box, circa 1955.
Crystal
Cesar Baldaccini for Daum 1970s Crystal Bowl
By César Baldaccini, Daum
Located in New York, NY
A turquoise and clear solid, heavy crystal bowl designed by the French artist, Cesar Baldaccini. Signed. Could be used for decoration, a candy or trin...
Crystal