Daum Lighting
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 Table Lamp with Lamp Shade Made From Vintage Pucci Silk
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Daum crystal table lamp base, Daum France engraved at the bottom,
Size crystal base at the bottom 6 x 7cm, top 7 x 23cm, 14cm high,
Total height with lampshade 37cm,
Lampshade oval shape 18cm height, 16cm width x 32cm length,
Made from vintage pucci silk...
Category
1960s French International Style Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Daum Nancy Table Lamp Blown Glass Wrought Iron 1910 France
By Daum
Located in Milano, IT
Daum Nancy table lamp blown glass wrought iron 1910 France.
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Glass
Lamp, Daum Nancy, France, Style: Art Deco, 1924
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Daum Nancy France
This model of lamp was presented at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in "the Grand Prize", it is a model of the firm Daum Nancy in 1910 called (The lamp Cham...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Glass
Daum "Chardon"Rock Crystal Table Lamp With Floral Design
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A great Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Daum French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Art Deco table lamp by Daum (Croismare), dating from the 1920s, showcases the finest craftsmanship of the era. The lamp features a blown double glass shade in rich blue a...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Acid Etched Lamp by Nancy Daum
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
An acid-etched table lamp. Autor: Daum.
Frace, CIRCA 1930.
Libro: Christie´s, (2000) "Art Deco". Pag 96.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco Chandelier by DAUM LORRAIN
By Daum
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco chandelier by the French artist "Daum Lorrain". Six shades with matching large hexagonal center coupe in clear frosted glass. Geometric flower motif with polished d...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Daum Nancy Glass Table Lamp, France, circa 1920-1930
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wrought iron and Daum Nancy glass table lamp. Art Deco period, France, circa 1920-1930.
Glass signed Daum Nancy.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum which was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’.
The lamp is of ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Midcentury Crystal Table Lamps by Daum
By Daum
Located in London, GB
Pair of French midcentury crystal table lamps by Daum
French, Mid 20th Century
Lamps: Height 18cm, width 10cm, depth 7.5cm
Shades: Height 18cm, width 21cm, depth 15.5
This pair of m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Art Glass Lamp by Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century crystal art glass lamp by "Daum." Elegant organic form, fine original, working condition. 21"- H to top of socket, shade not included. Retains original "Daum" decal, as s...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair Daum Large "Twisted" Crystal Lamps
By Daum
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of blown crystal elongated "twisted" lamps created by the esteemed Daum glass manufacturers. Several other French glass manufacturers created this style o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Minimalist Crystal Table Lamp by Daum Nancy, France, 1960's
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed Daum crystal lamp
leatherette base
retrofitted for use in the US.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Wrought Iron and Pâte de Verre Tulip Double Lamp by Daum, Nancy.
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wrought iron and pâte de verre tulip double lamp by Daum, Nancy.
Art Deco period double lamp, 1930, in wrought iron and pâte de verre by Daum, Nancy, pâte de verre signed Daum Nancy...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Daum France Table Light with Hand Embroidered Silk Lampshade
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful amorphous table Light, clear crystal, free hand-formed by Michel Daum, France, produced 1958, signed on the Bottom Daum France, new textile w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Lorrain Daum
By Daum
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed by Lorrain Daum. Clear frosted molded glass shade in geometric design held by matching golden frame, in great condition. Sconce has been...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Daum, Pine Tree Crystal Table Lamp, France 1970s
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful crystal lamp by Daum France with its original lampshade, "Pine Tree" model, from the 1970s. Signed.
In excellent condition and working order.
Dimensions in cm (H x W x D)...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Fossil Shell Crystal Table Lamps with Green Silk Shades by Daum France
By Daum
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of table lamps by Daum France
Crystal lamp base of semi-circular form, with fossil design. The shades are in fine green Silk.
Both are Signed 'Daum France.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful Daum Nancy France Beaux Arts Katona Art Deco Art Glass Bronze Lamp
By Daum, Louis Katona, Beaux Arts Galleria
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Signed "Daum Nancy France" Art Glass Center With Beaux Arts / L. Katona bronze Art Deco table lamp.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Set of 2 Daum France Table Lamps Crystal, 1950s
By Daum
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 Daum France table lamps crystal, 1950s.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of 1960s Daum Table Lamps
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This pair of glass table lamps were made by the Parisan maker Daum in the 1960s, they are of superb quality heavy glass, with a decorative floral design
Signed with the maker's mark...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
Mid-Century French Glass Table Lamp from Daum, 1960s
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century glass lamp by the French manufacturer Daum.
The organically shaped glass feet of this manufacturer are striking. The base is made of thick clear glass and looks like a s...
Category
20th Century French Daum Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century French Glass Table Lamp from Daum, 1960s
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century glass light from the French manufacturer Daum.
The organically shaped glass feet of this manufacturer are striking. This is provided with a large hole. The foot is carri...
Category
20th Century French Daum Lighting
Materials
Glass
Argos crystal lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum, France
By Daum, César Baldaccini
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large Argos crystal lamp by the sculptor César Baldaccini for Daum, France, in the 1970's. Colors are a mix of dark purple and clear crystal.
Measurements with lampshade : height 5...
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1970s French Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large Pair of French Leune / Daum Enameled Vases as Lamps; Signed Leune
By Daum
Located in San Francisco, CA
The bottle-form vases now mounted as lamps enameled with cascading holly bush stems over a satin finished glass; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; Leune was a decorating w...
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Daum, Modernist Sculptural Lamp, France, 1974
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
An irregularly shaped hexagonal lamp in lavender hued crystal, a half-century old creation of the famed glass firm Daum that seeks to convey motion itself, as if depicting all sides of a moving object...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Daum Table Lamp Crystal, France, 1960, Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
Daum table lamp in clear cast crystal, France, 1960. Signed DAUM on the lower part
22 cm/ 9 inches height excluding lampshade
Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1970s Lamp Signed Daum France
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
1970s lamp in crystal by Daum France.
Category
1970s French Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Daum sculptural crystal table lamp Mid-Century France 1970
By Daum
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Exquisite Daum France Table Lamp, France 1970. This stunning table lamp showcases the artistry and elegance of Daum, one of France's most revere...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Beautiful Daum France Coppelia Crystal Table Lamps
By Daum
Located in North Miami, FL
Daum France Coppelia crystal table lamp. Base of lamp is in colorless crystal with purple, mauve, and brown overlay in the form of applied and tooled flowers in the Coppelia pattern....
Category
1970s French Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Original Smoke Tinted Acid Etched Chandelier Signed Daum Nancy, 1935
By Daum
Located in New York City, NY
Original French Art Deco smoke tinted acid etched art glass chandelier by Daum Nancy. A polished and frosted bell shaped dome bearing diamond patterns is gracefully suspended by the ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Daum Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Daum table lamp. Located in NY
Model Lynx 73 (documented).
Category
20th Century French Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Glass Lamp with Air Bubbles Pattern, Signed "Daum France", circa 1975
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glass lamp with air bubbles pattern in the cylindrical shaft.
Signed Daum France.
Work realized circa 1975.
Functional electrical system.
The "Daum France" signature is the one ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Glass
Daum, Modernist Sculptural Lamp, France, 1974
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
An irregularly shaped hexagonal lamp in lavender hued crystal, a half-century old creation of the famed glass firm Daum that seeks to convey motion itself, as if depicting all sides of a moving object...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Edgar Brandt and Daum “La Tentation” Table Lamp
By Edgar Brandt, Daum
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco serpent lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum titled “La Tentation”. The lamp features a rich brown, bronze Boa Python, almost completely vertically extended, wrapped aroun...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Edgar Brandt and Daum "Les Roses" Floor Lamp
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
This wrought iron and glass “Les Roses” floor lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum surprises and delights with its high Art Deco styling. A calyx of wild rose buds and stylized cabbage rose...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Daum lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Daum lighting 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 lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Daum were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Muller Frères, David Gueron Degue, and Charles Schneider. Prices for Daum lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $120,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,900.
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Questions About Daum Lighting
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.