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.
Daum France, "Palm" Carafe, France 1980
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Daum France decanter with its beautiful stopper in pate de verre in the shape of palm. Signed Daum France, carafe engraved with the letters BR. In excellent condition. Dimen...
Crystal
French Daum Crystal Fleur Salt Cellars with Shell Spoons, Signed
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Daum crystal salt cellars from France, 1950s. Gently sculpted flower crystal dishes with crystal shell spoons. Complete and rare set from Daum's Fleur line. Perfect...
Crystal
Daum France Sculptural Curvilinear Crystal Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece
By Daum
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Daum France Sculptural Curvilinear Crystal Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece. Sculptural curvilinear crystal art glass fruit bowl, model Aquarius 1960 s...
Art Glass
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Daum Salt and Pepper Crystal Serving Dishes by Daum France Signed
By Daum
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and magnificent Daum crystal antique pair of 2 small salt and pepper or small caviar serving dishes with spoons in their original box. ...
Crystal
$557Sale Price|20% Off
Signed Daum France Table Clock a Thick Sommerso 'Clear Crystal Casing'
By Daum
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet dramatic Clock The claer core in classic Daum has been given a thick sommerso (clear crystal casing) so that the object appears delicate whilst remaining solid and st...
Crystal
Mid-Century Crystal Daum Vase
By Daum
Located in Queens, NY
Large crystal hexagonal shaped vase (signed: DAUM France)
Crystal
$557Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Three Pieces, by Daum France, Two Carafes and a Center Piece c 1960
By Daum
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of three crystal creations from Daum France: an ashtray or centerpiece, two jugs : a water carafe and a wine carafe. French, circa 1960 Good condition, with some marks of use, no...
Crystal
Crystal bowl from Daum (Nancy, France) - signed at the bottom
By Daum
Located in Oostende, BE
crystal bowl from Daum manufacturer in Nancy (France)
Crystal
$1,350 / set
Daum France “Boule d’Or” Set of 6 Wine Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Elegant set of six Wine Glasses crafted in high-purity clear crystal by the renowned French glassmaker Daum. Each Glass features a finely executed vertical ribbing along the bowl, ch...
Crystal
$1,300 / set
Daum France “Boule d’Or” Champagne Flutes
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Elegant set of six champagne flutes crafted in high-purity clear crystal by the renowned French glassmaker Daum. Each flute features a finely executed vertical ribbing along the bow...
Crystal
Daum France, Rose Carafe, France 1980
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Daum France decanter with its beautiful stopper in glass paste in the shape of a rose. Signed Daum France, carafe engraved with the letters BR. In excellent condition. Dimen...
Crystal
$904Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 6 - Bouton Rose Glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in frost...
Crystal
$632Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 4 - Bouton rose wine glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in f...
Crystal
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 8 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 8 - Bouton Rose Glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in frost...
Crystal
$632Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Daum "Bouton Rose" Model Wine Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 4 - Bouton rose wine glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in f...
Crystal
Pair of Daum "Bouton Rose" Model Wine Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Pair of Bouton rose wine glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in fro...
Crystal
$904Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Daum "Bouton Rose" Model Wine Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 6 - Bouton rose wine glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in f...
Crystal
$354 / item
H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary Blue Green Glass Blown Salt Cellar Server Spoon by Natalia Criado
By Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add sophistication to your table with the crystal salt cellar from Natalia Criado. each vessel is crafted from repurposed crystal, sourced from glassmakers in Tuscany. The practice...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Heavy Crystal Vase , Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, sculpted crystal vase with amethyst core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorit...
Crystal
French Cut Crystal Flower Vase Amethyst or Pink Red
Located in Miami, FL
French Cut Crystal Flower Vase in Amethyst to Pink-Red Radiating timeless elegance, this French cut crystal flower vase embodies the refinement of fine Bohemian tradition. Attribute...
Crystal
Large Vannes Crystal Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original large Vannes crystal vase.
Crystal
Hand Blown Monumental Wheel Cut Crystal "Hurricane Vase"
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This fabulous hand blown crystal shape appears to be a hurricane but in fact is a tall and elegant vase. Completely wheel cut all over in an Art Nouveau floral motif with undulating ...
Crystal
$9,500 / set
H 12 in Dm 5 in
Pr. 19th Century Antique Bohemian White Over Clear Crystal Maiden Portrait Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style Bohemian white over clear crystal maiden portrait vases with hand-painted gilt décor. Each is beautifully hand-painted with gorgeous maidens lo...
Crystal
$425 / set
H 6.69 in Dm 2.75 in
Crystal Set of Six Lausitzer Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Lausitzer
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of six cuts to clear crystal stem glasses. Clear demi crystal glass. Six sides facetted and toothed stem. The bowl with colored ...
Crystal
France Set 6 Clear Crystal Glasses
Located in Brescia, IT
The dimensions of this elegant model glass are bigger than usual and for this reason it becomes an eye catching on your table. The baroque shape is a timeless style for every occasio...
Crystal
Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your dining experience with a touch of contemporary elegance through the Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle France, 21st Century. This exquisite set ...
Silver Plate
Irish Waterford Crystal Bowl Comeragh Pattern
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely late 20th century Waterford crystal footed bowl in the Comeragh cut (pattern). Irish made. Highly collectible! Perfect, i...
Crystal
Baccarat French Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial clear transparent crystal vase from French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This elegant vase has long vertical bevel cuts around exterior accentuating its beauty. Beautiful as a standalone piece or with a few flowers at a bedside, vanity, or for a bathroom, desk/office, side table, etc. Markers' mark/acid stamp "Baccarat" "France" on underside, authenticating piece, as shown in last image. Dimensions: 1.75" Diameter x 6.88" Height. Baccarat Heart...
Crystal
$508 / set
H 7.68 in Dm 3.15 in
Crystal Mix Set of 6 Nachtmann Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage mix set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses. Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen Handgeschliffen) glasses Clear crystal glass. Side facetted and toothed stem. Th...
Crystal
Set of 5 Daum "Bouton Rose" Champagne Flutes
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 5 - Bouton Rose Glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in frost...
Crystal
Set of 10 Daum "Bouton Rose" Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 10 - Bouton Rose Glasses made by world famous Crystal Manufacturer Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in fros...
Crystal
Pair of Crystal and Pate de verre Champagne Glasses by Daum
By Daum
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent pair of crystal flutes with a pâte de verre base from the renowned French crystal maker Daum. Dating from the 2010s. This pair of flutes depicts roses and their stems, bl...
Crystal
Set of 4 DAUM Crystal Champagne Flutes
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Rare Set of very rare DAUM vintage crystal Champagne Flutes. Very elegant. Impeccable. Signed. With original box.
Crystal
Set of 6 Daum "Bouton Rose" Model Red Wine Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 6 - Bouton rose red wine glasses made by world famous Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in frosted crystal, t...
Crystal
Icare cristal bowl Daum
By Daum
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Magnificent bowl from Daum France, composed of a crystal paste sculpture representing Icarus who supports with his wings a superb and large crystal cup Amber in color, with reflectio...
Crystal
Large Signed Daum France Table Lamp a Thick Sommerso 'Clear Crystal Casing'
By Daum
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet dramatic table lamp is in large size; 15.74 inches excluding the lamp-fitting and shade. The claer core in classic Daum has been given a thick sommerso (clear crystal...
Crystal
Set of 6 Daum "Bouton Rose" Model Red Wine Glasses
By Daum
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 6 - Bouton rose red wine glasses made by world famous Daum France The base in the shape of rose petals, the leg simulating champagne bubbles. The base is in frosted crystal, t...
Crystal
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
Daum Nancy Enameled Cordial Set
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular Art Nouveau cordial set signed Daum Nancy with Cross of Lorraine. French Cameo Art Glass Frosted with white background. Acid etched with blac...
Art Glass
Daum Midcentury Brown Smoked Glass French Bar Set. France, 1960
By Daum
Located in Madrid, ES
Bar set designed by Gaum in France in the 1960s. Composed by two glasses, one bottle and a tray.
Smoked Glass
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H 4.73 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
Signed Daum France, Crystal Sculpture of Vintage Race Car in Limited Edition
By Daum
Located in Beirut, LB
Rare crystal sculpture of a vintage sport racing car signed by Daum France, in 1970s. Crystal with frosted details, and number 7 engraved. Marked Daum France at the bottom of the s...
Crystal