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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
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 ...
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1970s French Vintage Daum Lighting

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Glass

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.
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Lighting

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Glass

Art nouveau Chandelier / Pendant light by Daum Nancy & A. Petitot 1910 France
By Atelier Petitot, Daum
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Embrace the beauty of the Art Nouveau era with this exquisite DAUM Nancy chandelier! Crafted in 1910 and signed with the ''Daum Nancy cross the Lorraine'' signature, this stunning piece features delicately etched poplar leaves in rich shades of purple, yellow, brown, and orange on its gorgeous acid etched glass surface. The original and matching bronze floral frame by Atelier Petitot adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, to the masterfully crafted glass shade making this pedant a breathtaking master piece. Each link of the chain and the canopy are all marked with A.P. by petitot. This Daum chandelier remains in gorgeous condition with only traces of age on the frame. Fully original and a real collectors piece, rewired & ready for safe use This antique daum pendant light...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

French Art Deco wrought iron chandelier by Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy 1920 Glass
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & Timeless! This breathtaking French art deco chandelier / pendant light by Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy 1920. Incredible craftsmanship in the hand made wrought iron frame showing the favorite design of Edgar brandt: Gingko leaves and berries. The frame has been singed by Brandt ''E. Brandt''. The glass shade was produced with the ''Pate de verre'' technique by Daum Nancy. Daum chose a warm red orange shade that combines perfectly with the wrought iron creating a gorgeous scenery when lit. The glass is signed with ''Daum + Nancy'' there is a small flea bite chip from the shade but it is barely noticeable in the frame of the chandelier. This chandelier is a gorgeous combination of masterful craftsmanship and art deco design. A real treasure for generations to come. The chandelier has been rewired and will make a stunning addition to any Hallway or room. This Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy chandelier...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Wrought Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting

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Bronze

ARGOS table lamp by César Baldaccini for Daum
By César Baldaccini, Daum
Located in Busnago, IT
A luxurious dark brown heavy block crystal table lamp designed by French artist Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, with shade as pictured. Lampshade, bulb holder and cord were replaced and p...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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Glass

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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Lighting

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Crystal

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...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Glass

French Art Deco table lamp by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
French Original Art Deco table lamp by Daum Nancy, Circa 1930 in orange satin-finish frosted glass decorated with acid-etched parallel lines.
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20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting

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Glass

Daum Table Lamp Iron Leafs Amber Crystal Glass, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exquisite Art Nouveau table lamp with iron and orange glass is a real eye catcher. Made by Daum in Nancy, France. A stunning table lamp, a classic design, inspired by organic a...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Lighting

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Glass

Daum Table Lamp Bronze Multicolor Floral Glass, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exquisite Art Nouveau table lamp with multicolor flowers is a real eye catcher. Made by Daum in Nancy, France. A stunning table lamp, a classic design, inspired by organic and ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Lighting

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Glass

French Daum crystal table lamp with mauve flowers
By Daum
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful French Daum crystal table lamp with embossed glass flowers in mauve and pink, Coppelia collection by the wonderful DAUM FRANCE crystal. The lamp has the original base and, ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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Crystal

Offrande Art Deco Table Lamp Kneeling ladies Fayral & Daum Le Faguays Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Daum, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Offrande Art Deco table lamp with kneeling nudes holding a Daum glass shade signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays & Daum Nancy France. Execu...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Marble, Metal

Daum Nancy Art Deco Pendant Light
By Daum, Georges Capon
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco pendant light by Daum Nancy. Acid-etched glass bowl. Nickel-plated bronze mount by Capon. Electric, 3 lights. In perfect condition. Total height: 67.5 cm Diameter: 52 cm We...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Bronze

Daum Nancy And Edgar Brandt Art Deco Table Lamp
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Freres Nancy; Edgar Brandt, Table light, circa 1925, Daum Nancy shade is variegated and mottled art glass with powder fusions of, white, orange...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Iron

A Daum Nancy art deco glass 3 tulips wall light in wrought iron
By Daum
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful French art deco wall sconce from the 1930s by Daum Nancy. Wrought-iron structure with fine manufacturing details (scrolls, decorative cabochons, etc.). Orange speckled glas...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Iron

Daum Nancy Art Deco Cameo Cut Glass Lamps
By Daum
Located in Toledo, OH
Fantastic lamps by Daum Nancy with 18" shades. The unique yellow/amber color is highlighted in the art deco design cameo glass shade and base, and is stunning when lit. Both the top ...
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Mid-20th Century French Daum Lighting

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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...
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20th Century French Daum Lighting

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Glass

Mid-Century French Glass Table Lamp from Daum, 1960s
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing mid-century glass lamp from the French manufacturer Daum. This manufacturer is known for organically shaped glass feet. In this case, the base forms the rare shape of a ste...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Lighting

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Metal

Daum Nancy and Majorelle Art Deco Suspension
By Daum, Atelier Majorelle
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco suspension around 1925 signed Daum Nancy wrought iron frame made by the Majorelle workshops. Electrified and in perfect condition. Mater...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Glass

Mid Century Modern Table Lamp - Daum - Crystal
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant vintage table lamp by Daum, dating from the 1960s. Crafted from thick clear crystal with a striking textured "ice" motif, this piece embodies the refined yet bold aesthetic o...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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Crystal

Edgar Brandt and Daum Nancy Art Deco Chandelier
By Daum, Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco wrought iron chandelier with ginkgo biloba leaf decoration, circa 1925. 4 tulips and a central glass paste shell signed Daum Nancy. Frame stamped E Brandt. Chandelier electrified and in perfect condition. This chandelier will be disassembled and sent in two separate boxes. One for the glass and another for the frame. Height: 86cm Frame diameter: 42 cm Shell diameter: 27 cm Weight: 12kg You can contact me for more information and for delivery costs. Daum (French establishment created in 1878) is a glass and crystal workshop located in Nancy. Founded by the industrialist and notary Jean Daum, the workshop was then taken over by his sons Auguste and Antonin, who ran it during the Art Nouveau period. It was not until the Universal Exhibition of 1900 that the company was at the forefront of the decorative art scene, when Daum received the prestigious Grand Prix medal. At this time, Daum glass became more complex, acid treatment was often used in the cutting, enameling and etching of a piece to produce glass masterpieces. Daum also produces applied glass elements, such as handles and ornamental motifs in naturalistic shapes. The Daum brothers quickly became big names in Art Nouveau, rivaling the famous designer Émile Gallé, and established themselves as leaders in the field of decorative glass after his death. In 1906, Daum revived glass paste, a process by which glass is transformed into paste, then it is applied to the surface of a mold and fired. This technique originates from ancient Egypt. Today, Daum is the only industrial crystal manufacturer that uses the glass paste process for its glass objects and crystal sculptures. Following the First World War, Paul Daum began to develop works in the Art Deco style, moving away from naturalistic forms and turning to linear, angular, simplified forms and geometric patterns characteristic of the movement. After the Second World War, Henri and Michel Daum became interested in the transparency of glass and pure lines. Daum collaborates with a large number of famous artists, such as Louis Majorelle, Salvador Dalí, Hilton Mac Connico, Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti to create glass paste objects...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Wrought Iron

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...
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20th Century French Daum Lighting

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Glass

Daum French Art Nouveau / Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1900-1905
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French pendant chandelier by DAUM (Nancy), France, dating from 1900-1905. This exquisite piece features a blown double glass shade, suspended from its original wrought-iron frame. Th...
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Daum Lighting

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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.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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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

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Crystal

Art Deco Pink Glass Pendant Lamp Chandelier By Daum, 20th Century
By Daum
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Daum Nancy Art Deco chandelier featuring three elegantly curved arms, a central glass vibrant pink bowl and four illuminants, all mounted in gilt brass. The ceiling Light is sign...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Cesar Baldaccini Daum Crystal French 1979 Mid Century Table Lamp
By Daum, César Baldaccini
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious heavy block crystal table lamp in dark sea green designed by aged French artist, Cesar Baldaccini for Daum. Rewired. 22” H with shade as pictured .
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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Crystal, Chrome

Edgar Brandt Signed & Daum Shade Antique French Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Edgar Brandt, Daum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique torchiere was made by the renowned artist Egar Brandt of France and dates to approximately 1920 and done in his signature style. The bas...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Molded & Frosted Glass Pendant Relief Detailed Chandelier signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco Molded & Frosted Glass Pendant Chandelier W/Relief Detailing signed Daum originates from France, Circa 1925. This piece is a quintessential example of Art Dec...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Glass

Art Deco Ceiling Pendant Lamp Signed DAUM, France
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A French Art Deco ceiling lamp. Made in the end of the French Art Deco period, circa 1930-1940. It have a modernist appeal. The lamp have a frosted etched glass bowl. The base is an ...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Daum Lighting

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Iron

Daum Nancy French Art Deco Smoked Glass Chandelier
By Daum
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco (circa 1937) smoky glass dome shaped chandelier with an acid-etched swag and circular design supporting 6 light shades and a tiered center post (signed: DAUM NANCY).   
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting

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Glass

Daum Table Lamp Hole in Crystal Glass, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Daum Table Lamp Hole in Crystal Glass, France. This refined table lamp by Daum features a beautifully sculpted clear crystal base with a modern, openwork design. The base’s smooth, ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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Glass

Daum Crystal Table Lamp in the Form of an Owl
By Daum
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
French Crystal lamp base by Daum France - rewired and ready for use. Etched signature, Daum France to the base. Dimensions with the shade: H - 5...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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Glass

Monumental large Art Deco chandelier by Daum Nancy & Maurice Dufrene 1920 bronze
By Maurice Dufrêne, Daum
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite antique Art Deco chandelier, a monumental masterpiece designed by Maurice Dufrene in 1925. Showcasing six elegant arms with twelve luminous lights, expertly crafted from gi...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Bronze

Vintage French Daum Crystal Lamp, Pine Tree Pattern, Signed With Original Shade
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Authentic and rare mid century modern crystal lamp by Daum France with its original wool lampshade, the "Pine Tree" model, from the 196...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Lighting

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Crystal

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)...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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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 ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting

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Art Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Daum Lighting

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Crystal

Wonderful Daum Nancy France Beaux Arts Katona Art Deco Art Glass Bronze Lamp
By Louis Katona, Daum, 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.
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20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting

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Bronze, Iron

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....
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1970s French Vintage Daum Lighting

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Crystal

Pair Of Art Deco Sconces From Daum And Wrought Iron
By Daum
Located in Charmes, FR
pair of period art deco wall lights in wrought iron and tulip in glass paste signed by daum nancy very good condition, electrified
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daum Lighting

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Wrought 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.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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Crystal

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...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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Crystal

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.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Lighting

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Wrought Iron

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...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Lighting

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Crystal

Daum Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Daum table lamp. Located in NY Model Lynx 73 (documented).
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20th Century French Daum Lighting

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Crystal

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Lighting

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Crystal

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.
Questions About Daum Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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