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 Nouveau Daum Claret with Gorham Sterling Mounts
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Daum
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinary Art Nouveau sterling silver mounted claret jug by Gorham, circa 1900. The glass body, imported from France, is signed Daum, Nancy. It has been tinted emerald green and ...
Glass
Daum France, Carafe, 1980s
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Daum France carafe. Handle in glass paste of green and yellow hues and decorations of foliage and berries. Body in Daum Crystal. Signed Daum Fr...
Crystal
$555Sale 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
Art Nouveau "Virginia Creeper" Ewer by Daum - French, c. 1900
By Daum
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Glass
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
Antique Art Nouveau Topazio Silver Plate and Cut Glass Pitcher Caraffe Claret
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique silver plate Art Nouveau Topazio silver plate and cut lead glass pitcher / caraffe / claret. Holds 28 fl ounces. Very good condition. Dim...
Glass
Daum Nancy, Pair of Silver & Crystal Carafes
By Daum
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely pair of silver decanters (neck brace hallmark) and crystal. These objects can also be called the Cristallerie de Daum. Decorated with thistles, signed Daum Nancy in pen below ...
Silver
Hermès, French 2-piece Frosted Crystal Bedside Decanter Carafes
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite two-piece set of contemporary French crystal bedside decanter carafe, designed by the renowned house of Hermès. This two-piece...
Glass
French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Pitcher by Frie Onnaing, Circa 1900
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An exceptional antique French majolica pitcher by Frie Onnaing, one of the celebrated makers of Art Nouveau majolica in northern France. Produced circa 1900, this sculptural vessel f...
Ceramic
Rose Thermal Carafe 2L
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding elegance and functionality, the Rose thermal carafe is expertly crafted from stainless steel both inside and out. Its practical design includes removable linings for effortle...
Leather
$447Sale Price|60% Off
H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Majolica Duck Pitcher by Keller & Guérin, France, Art Nouveau, 1890
By Keller & Guérin
Located in Valencia, VC
French Majolica Duck-Shaped Pitcher by Keller et Guerin, Late 19th Century A beautifully crafted Majolica pitcher in the form of a duck, made by Keller et Guerin in Saint Clément, F...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Porcelain, Stoneware
$2,687
H 12.49 in W 7.41 in D 6.7 in
WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug Decanter with Mermaid Handle, Germany, c. 1901
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality art nouveau decanter made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in Germany in c. 1901. The silver plated mount features a mermaid as a handle, outstretche...
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Majolica Pitcher by Onnaing, Floral Design, France, 1900
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Produced by the celebrated Onnaing Faïencerie in northern France, this exceptional Art Nouveau majolica pitcher dates to the turn of the twentieth century and showcases the factory’s...
Ceramic
$4,120Sale Price|22% Off
H 4.73 in Dm 2.17 in
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase, Jacinthes, France, Circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Daum Nancy, Art Nouveau Cameo Glass "Jacinthes" Vase, France, circa 1900 A finely executed Daum Nancy cameo glass vase, signed with the Cross of Lorraine, dating to the Art Nouveau ...
Art Glass
Koloman Moser Art Nouveau Glass Pitcher by Loetz Witwe, Bohemia, 1900s
By Johann Lötz Witwe, Loetz Glass, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful mouth blown Art Nouveau / Jugendstil glass pitcher, dated around 1900, designed by Vienna Secessionist Kolo Moser. This lovely jug is handmade of clear crystal glass and ...
Crystal
$1,877
H 12.21 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
Exquisite French Art Nouveau Decanter / Pitcher by J. Barian Silver Glass 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking French antique Art Nouveau decanter / pitcher in silver plate with enamel painted glass by Jules Barian 1900. Exquisite Art Nouveau...
Silver Plate
DAUM NANCI - Miniature Pitcher - Circa 1900, Signed
By Daum
Located in Porto, PT
Miniature Daum Nancy Pitcher, French, circa 1900, in glass paste, acid-etched. Signed 'DAUM NANCY'. Height 15 cm
Glass
DAUM NANCI - Champignon Pitcher - Circa 1910, signed
By Daum
Located in Porto, PT
Champignon Daum Pitcher, French, circa 1910, made of acid-etched glass paste, sculpted on a wheel and glazed. Signed 'DAUM NANCY'. Height: 24 cm.
Glass
Art Nouveau Pitcher by De Feure for Daum, France, circa 1900
By Georges De Feure, Daum
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Table pitcher in yellow and green tinted glass, by the decorator / designer Georges De Feure for the Daum factory. Art Nouveau, France, around 1900. In...
Glass, Smoked Glass
French Daum Pate-De-Verre Pitcher/Jug
By Daum
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Daum Pate-de-Verre glass pitcher/Jug in amber and purple blue colors. It is created in the form of mythologic elements featuring fish, shell and nymp...
Art Glass
Daum French Art Nouveau Pitcher
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau pitcher by Daum depicting leaves and vines against a blue ground. Circa 1900. Signed, "Daum Nancy” with the Croix de Lorraine. A similar pitcher is pictu...
Very Rare Daum Nancy Pitcher Museum Quality ca. 1895
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
A wonderful and very rare cristallerie Daum Nancy, rounded pitcher with applied handle, beautiful etched surface and gilt violets decor. Double face stopper with two violets on one s...