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.
Art Deco Daum Nancy French Pitcher with Glasses, Set, 1930
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
A sunshine yellow meets a sunset orange in this ombré variegated Daum Nancy glass Carafe et Verre ensemble. Anyone up for fresh lemonade or merry Sangria. Perfectly sized for a party...
Art Glass
Hilton Mcconnico for Daum, 'Cheyenne' Feather Quill Carafes, France, 1970s
By Daum, Hilton McConnico
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb 'Cheyenne' carafe service designed by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Stopper of the carafe in the shape of a feather quill. Blue model named Cheyenne ...
Crystal
Penguin Silver Plated Bottle Opener for Christofle 1970s
By Christofle
Located in Munich, DE
Christofle Selection silver plated bottle opener modelled as a penguin with blue glass sapphire eyes.
Silver Plate
Daum Nancy Art Deco Cornet Vase
By Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco cone vase circa 1930 in green color. Signed Daum Nancy France. In perfect condition Note micro scratches inside Height: 27.3 cm Neck diameter: 14.5 cm Base: 11.3cm x 11.3cm...
Cut Glass
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in Dm 8 in
Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, France, Circa 1970s
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, France, circa 1970s A standout and uncommon Lalique French Crystal 'Antilles' Pattern Ice Bucket, crafted in France circa 1970s...
Crystal, Metal
XL Art Deco Blown Glass Vase by Daum Nancy France, Circa 1930
By Daum
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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
Blown 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.
Glass
French Art Deco Nancy Daum Vase
By Daum
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
French Art Deco vase double overlaid and etched glass and silver vase. Engraved signature to underside: Daum Nancy.
Silver
Daum Nancy French Art Deco Acid-Etched Vase, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exquisite French Art Deco vase, created by the renowned glassmaker DAUM (Nancy, France) in the 1920s, is a remarkable example of the era's craftsmanship. The vase features a stu...
Art Glass
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase
By Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Nouveau vase circa 1900. Grisaille landscape decoration on an opalescent acid-etched background. Note a small chip on the neck the size of a needle head. Height: 13.4 cm Base dia...
Glass
Aldo Tura for Macabo Goatskin and Brass Carafe, Italy 1960s
By Macabo, Aldo Tura
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful goatskin and brass jug with some glass inlays and a wooden handle. A real eye-catcher designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo in the 1960s
Brass
Nancy Daum and Majorelle Art Deco Blow Out Vase with Steel Frame
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in Toledo, OH
A Nancy Daum and Louis Majorelle Art Deco French art glass vase. This stunning vase features a blown glass vase in variegated shades of orange, with...
Glass
$765Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 7.29 in
A brushed steel wine rack - François Monnet - France - 1970s
By Kappa, Maria Pergay, François Monnet, Joelle Ferlande
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This brushed steel wine rack designed by François Monnet for Kappa is a remarkable piece of design and functionality. Featuring four compartments, this bottle holder can easily store...
Stainless Steel
Red French Luminarc Glass Cordial Glassware, Set of 4, 1970s, France
By Luminarc
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of French 4 ruby red cordial glasses by Luminarc. Marked at the bottom "France". A great way to add color to any table. How we would style them: Pair this gorgeous red set...
Glass
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H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Crystal Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s
By Hilton McConnico, Daum
Located in Lille, FR
Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Signed Daum and Hilton McConnico.
Crystal, Bronze
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H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Crystal Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s
By Hilton McConnico, Daum
Located in Lille, FR
Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Signed Daum France.
Crystal, Bronze
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H 8 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Early Daum Nancy Gilt and Wheel-Cut Crystal Decanters, Later, 19th C.
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Early Daum Nancy Gilt and Wheel-Cut Crystal Decanters, Circa 1880–1895 This elegant pair of signed Daum Nancy decanters dates to the firm's early production period, circa 18...
Crystal
Modernist Art Deco Glasses, Tray and Decanter Set by Daum, France, 1920s.
By Jacques Adnet, Daum, Stilnovo
Located in Lille, FR
A Rare Art Deco / Modernist Set of 6 glasses, 1 decanter and 1 tray by Daum from 1926. Signed. Very good overall condition, with a small chip on the stopper (see photos). Dimensions...
Crystal
20th Century Crystal Tumblers By Daum, France, c.1950
By Daum
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A set of eight sculptural crystal tumblers. Made around the middle of the 20th century, this refined translucent glass pattern was realised by the fabled French design house Daum. Wi...
Glass
20th Century Crystal Tumblers By Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A set of six sculptural crystal lemonade or cocktail tumblers. Made around the middle of the 20th century, this refined translucent glass pattern was realised by the fabled French de...
Glass
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H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Crystal Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s
By Hilton McConnico, Daum
Located in Lille, FR
Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Signed Daum France.
Crystal, Bronze
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H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Crystal Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum, France, 1990s
By Hilton McConnico, Daum
Located in Lille, FR
Cactus Decanter by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Signed Daum and Hilton McConnico.
Crystal, Bronze
Daum, Paris 1960s Yellow Glass Champagne Bucket
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This large champagne bucket has been crafted with a beautiful swirl design in yellow glass. Made by the Parisan maker Daum in the 1960s, it c...
Glass
Set of Pair French Daum ''Nature'' Pate de Verre Champagne Flutes
By Daum
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of two French Daum "Nature" champagne flutes in original box. Signed "Daum France" on the bottom. Condition - excellent.
Crystal
Gorgeous Set of Artful Glasses by Daum
By Daum
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sculptural clear art glass set of 6 glasses made by Daum, one of the most famous French glass makers of the period circa 1950. With its timeless form and clean modernist lines, the...
Art Glass
Daum Nancy France Art Deco Pitcher and Glass Cordials Set, 1930
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of Art Deco Daum Nancy bubble glass carafe with eight cordials in a sumptuous orange with purple colors, circa 1930. Engraved Daum Nancy, France Height: 7.25 inches...
Art Glass