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 Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
DAUM vintage lapel pin brooch featuring a yellow crystal paste butterfly. Engraved DAUM France (see the picture n°8 - hard to photograph). Indicat...
Gilt Metal
Mings Bluish Purple Pearl Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.75" Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Starfish Brooch, Art Deco, 1980s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking large starfish brooch is crafted in 925 sterling silver, symbolizing the mystery of the ocean and the brilliance of the stars. Its flowing design captures the graceful ...
Sterling Silver
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Hat Pin, Circa 1880s, 0.20ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14 Karat Pearl Diamond Hat Pin showcases timeless refinement with a delicate balance of luster and sparkle. At its center sits a luminous ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,650
W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Antique Victorian Natural Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14KT Filigree Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A dainty Victorian brooch for the most elegant woman! A single prong-set faceted amethyst is surrounded by natural seeded pearls in round bezels. All set in a 14KT gold round filigree setting, accented with a bow motif. Made c. early 1900s. This Victorian accessory...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,365
H 1.42 in W 1.11 in D 0.27 in
Art Deco 14K White Gold Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch, England, 1920s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite Art Deco 14K white gold cameo diamond pendant brooch showcases timeless elegance and intricate craftsmanship. The oval-shaped carved shell cameo features a beautifully...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$17,498
W 1.66 in L 2.64 in
Large 18 Karat White Gold Brooch Pendant Set with Countless Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, large and heavy 18k white gold brooch, set with countless rubies, brilliant baguettes and brilliant solitaire. Also wearable as a pendant.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Diamond Curbed Link Brooch, 0.16ctw, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Curbed Link Diamond Brooch. The unique brooch features graduated curbed link chain base in a chevron shape with prong-se...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Textured Floral Brooch with Akoya Pearl, Circa 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18K Yellow Gold Textured Floral Brooch with Akoya Pearl. This exquisite brooch is finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold, designed in the form of a blooming flower. Each petal is hig...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Native American Sterling Silver Heart Brooch, Circa 1860
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite raised stampwork brooch is a remarkable creation by the highly respected Native American artisans Frank & Brihilda Cortiz of the Santo Domingo Pueblo Tribe. Crafted fr...
Silver
Antique Art Deco 10K Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite antique brooch is finely crafted in 10K gold and highlights a stunning cabochon-cut amethyst as its focal point. Measuring approximately 16x12mm, the amethyst reveals ...
Amethyst, Pearl
Movado 18K Yellow Gold Heart Infinity Brooch, Retro Design, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant expression of love and continuity, this 18-karat yellow gold brooch by Movado captures timeless symbolism in a sculptural design. The piece forms a graceful heart shape cr...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire Dragonfly 14k Gold and Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vivacious and vibrant Victorian dragonfly brooch bursting with character and charm. Crafted 140 years ago of period-correct 14 karat gold and silver, the wings and body adorned wit...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Hilton McConnico for Daum Vintage Massive Pate de Verre Cactus Brooch
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM vintage massive brooch featuring a pate de verre cactus in a gold toned setting. Embossed HMc DAUM FRANCE. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 8...
Gilt Metal
Vintage DAUM by Hilton McConnico Jewelled Glass Brooch
By Daum
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage DAUM by Hilton McConnico Jewelled Glass Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.96 inches (5 cm) Width: 2.04 inches (5.2 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic D...
Hilton McConnico for Daum Vintage Massive Pate de Verre Cactus Brooch
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM vintage massive brooch featuring a pate de verre cactus in a gold toned setting. Embossed HMc DAUM FRANCE. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 8...