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.
Large Daum Nancy Art Deco Chandelier
By Daum
Located in Bridgewater, CT
An important Daum Nancy Art Deco chandelier, circa 1925, in acid etched frosted glass, inscribed Daum Nancy with croix de Lorraine.
Glass
Daum Table Lamp Crystal, France, 1960, Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in Paris, IDF
Daum table lamp in clear cast crystal, France, 1960. Signed DAUM on the lower part 22 cm/ 9 inches height excluding lampshade Good condition
Crystal
Franck Evennou for Daum, Darjeena, Chandelier, France, 1993
By Franck Evennou, Daum
Located in New York, NY
Franck Evennou has a poetic language inspired by nature, and by all subjects that carry the residue of their pasts. His works, particularly in bronze, like the spare Loop, possess a ...
Bronze
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....
Crystal
Daum and Louis Majorelle Art Deco Chandelier
By Louis Majorelle, Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Daum and Louis Majorelle Art Deco chandelier. Glasswork designed by Daum Nancy and wrought iron frame by Louis Majorelle. Signed Daum Nancy. France, CIRCA 1925.
Iron
$9,104Sale Price|20% Off
Daum Art Deco Pink Glass Pendant Lamp Chandelier, 20th Century
By Daum
Located in Lisbon, PT
The ceiling Light is signed by Daum Nancy and adorned with the Lorraine Cross, a hallmark of exquisite craftsmanship. A Daum Nancy Art Deco chandelier featuring three elegantly curv...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
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
Iron
Daum French Art Nouveau Chandelier, Glass & Wrought Iron, 1900-1905
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exceptional French Art Nouveau pendant chandelier was created by Daum in Nancy, France, circa 1900–1905. Combining refined glassmaking with original wrought-iron craftsmanship, ...
Wrought Iron
Daum Nancy art deco sconce 3 tulips in orange glass
By Daum
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French art deco wall sconce from the 1930s by the Daum factory in Nancy. Wrought-iron structure with fine manufacturing details. Shade in orange speckled glass paste. Beautiful...
Wrought Iron
Table Lamp by Edgar Brandt and Daum Nancy
By Edgar Brandt, Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wrought Iron and Glass Table Lamp Edgar Brandt and Daum Nancy Circa 1925 A striking collaboration between two masters of French Art Deco, this wrought iron and glass table lamp by E...
Wrought Iron
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Acid-Etched Table Lamp by Nancy Daum, France, Circa 1930
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.
Glass
Daum Crystal Glass Bird Table Lamp, Vintage 1960s, France, Oval Shade
By Daum
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Chrystal Glass ,Table lamp ,Shaped like a Bird ,Signed Daum france . 1960s ,Comes with a Oval shaped shade , Very good condition . please ask for better shipping solutions
Art Glass
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.
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.
Crystal
Daum Crystal Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, France, Circa 1970s
By Daum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful crystal table lamp signed Daum , Nancy handcrafted in the 1960's / 1970's Modern lampshade with a celluloid effect
Crystal
Daum French Art Deco Table Lamp, Blown Glass Shade, Bronze Base, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Nouveau / Art Deco table lamp, made in Nancy, France, circa 1920, combining a superb blown double-glass shade signed Daum Nancy with a solid bronze fixture. The s...
Brass
Brutalist Smoked Aquamarine Crystal Argos Table Lamp by Baldiccini Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic Mid-Century Modern brutalist Argos table lamp was realized by Baldiccini for the legendary French maker Daum, circa 1970. Marrying the verve and sophisticat...
Glass
Daum French Art Deco Table Lamp, Blown Glass & Wrought Iron, 1920s
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco table lamp associated with Daum, produced during the 1920s in connection with the firm’s Croismare workshop in Lorraine, France. Combining richly colored blow...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Signed Daum Frosted Rose-Hue Saucer-Form Pendant Chandelier
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco Signed Daum Frosted Rose-Hue Saucer-Form Pendant Chandelier originated in France, circa 1935. The fixture presents a broad, shallow saucer silhouette in rose-hu...
Metal
DAUM French Art Nouveau / Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1910-1915
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau Pendant Chandelier by Daum Nancy, 1910–1915 A stunning French Art Nouveau pendant chandelier by Daum Nancy, crafted in France between 1910 and 1915. This elegant ...
Wrought Iron
Daum Nancy Art Deco Pendant Light
By Georges Capon, Daum
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...
Bronze
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...
Metal
Daum Nancy Art Deco Chandelier, Smoky Glass, Circa 1937
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)
Glass
1970s Daum Molded Glass Table Lamp, Wave Pattern, White Linen Shade
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French crystal house Daum crafted this sculptural table lamp in the 1970s, showcasing their mastery of molded glass techniques. The clear glass base features a dramatic wave pattern ...
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...
Glass
Daum Column Cristal Table Lamp, France 1950's
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Cristal table lamp by Daum 26x18 Base Only 16x5 Shade Not Included
Crystal
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...
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...
Bronze
French Daum Crystal Glass Table Lamp, around 1960s ' Signed '
By Daum
Located in Wien, Au
French Daum crystal glass table lamp, around 1960s ( signed ) Original condition Brass version ( europe e27 ).
Brass
French Daum Nancy Crystal Table Lamp, 1970s
By Daum
Located in Delft, NL
A crystal table lamp by Daum, France, 1970s. A transparent crystal lamp with a 3 dimensional effect. Hollowly worked inwards, so that it gives a beautiful effect at the front. Signed...
Crystal
Glass and Lucite Table Lamp by Daum France 1970s
By Jean-Pierre Demarchi, Daum
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful table lamp in transparent and blue art glass with a unique lampshade in lucite. The original sign is engraved on the back, as visible in the pictures. Made in France...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Glas Daum France
By Daum
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Mid-Century modern table lamp created from a glass stand made by Daum France The glass stand is hand-crafted in a modern lyra form. Signed Daum France Tranformed to a table lamp by ...
Art Glass
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...
Bronze
$2,000
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...
Art Glass
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.
Crystal
French 1950s Daum "Chardon" Cristal Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom. Rewire and shade upon request.
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.
Bronze, Iron
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...
Crystal
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 de...
Wrought Iron
French Clear Crystal Table Lamp by Daum
By Daum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1960s small French crystal table lamp by Daum. Hand Signed Daum France on bottom corner. In original vintage condition with new white linen...
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.
Glass
Pair of 1960s Daum Large Glass Table Lamps With Starburst Detail
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A pair of sculptural table lamp bases, these Daum lights are made of textured clear glass with brass lamp fittings on top. This pair of glass table lamps were made by the Parisian m...
Cut Glass
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)...
Crystal
Jean Pierre Demarchi Blue Glass Table Lamp Daum 1970s
By Jean-Pierre Demarchi, Daum
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant table lamp designed in clear and blue art glass with a white lampshade. Attributed to Jean Pierre Demarchi and produced by Daum Nancy in France in 1970s. Engraved in the glas...
Art Glass
Daum Nancy And Edgar Brandt Art Deco Table Lamp
By Edgar Brandt, Daum
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...
Iron
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 ...
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...
Crystal
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Crystal