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.
HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM Vintage Pate de Verre Detachable Dangling Earrings
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM vintage gold toned detachable dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a spyke/burst design, green and blue pate de v...
Gilt Metal
Hilton McConnico for Daum Vintage Pate de Verre Cactus Dangling Earrings
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
HILTON McCONNICO for DAUM vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a large green pate de verre cabochon top and a copper toned cactus charm. Embosse...
$650
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in L 3.25 in
VIntage 1970's Brass Sculptural Heart Clip On Dangle Earrings , 3.25"
Located in North Miami, FL
These studio vintage 1970's brutalist brass clip on earrings are so sculptural! Their hand crafted form is the shape of a heart. They have a hand crafted look and feel to them. The t...
Brass
French Coin Crystal Dangle Earrings, New Never Worn 1980s Door Knockers
Located in Wallkill, NY
New, Never Worn 1980s massive Gold Tone Coin earrings. Measuring 2.26 inches top to bottom x 1.90 inches wide. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary designer clothing...
Crystal
Dominique Aurientis Orange and Gold Hand Painted Earrings 1980s, New Never worn
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another stunning creation by Parisian Artisan Dominique Aurientis. ** .82 in or 21mm Dangling Beads Clip-on earrings **The necklace, bracelet are listed on our store front as well. D...
Robert Wander 18K Semi Baroque South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very versatile pair of late-20th century 18K yellow gold designer fashion earrings is set with two 13.5mm semi-baroque South Sea pearls surrounded by a line of brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
10.56Carat GRS Certified Blue Sapphires and Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous pair of earrings, it features two unheated blue sapphire briolettes weighing 10.56 carat, with six white diamond beads and two fancy cut white diamonds weighing a total of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Lapis Lazuli and Coral Art Deco Dangling Clip On Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Stylish art deco-style earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane. Each earring features a faux lapis lazuli and coral cabochon, accented with crystals. All set in gold-plated metal. Hallmarks: K...
Gold Plate
Sam Kramer Copper & Sterling Silver Ear Clips, 1940s, USA, Unisex
By Sam Kramer
Located in New York, NY
A pair of copper and sterling silver ear clips, by Sam Kramer, United States. Stamped with maker's mark, sterling. Numbered *****6. The earrings measure 1.55" x 1.00" x 0.20" Sam...
Sterling Silver, Copper
Boucheron Diamond Clip Earrings, English, circa 1950
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron diamond clip earrings. A matching pair, each set to bottom with two drop shape old cut diamonds in open back claw settings, four in total with an approximate combined weigh...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
French Pearl Acorn Cornucopia Earrings, attrib. Boivin
By René Boivin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming French Pearl Acorn Cluster Earrings with clip back fittings, attributed to Rene Boivin who created the same style with diamond pave caps and pearls in platinum in the 1930's...
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Gold Plated Sculptural Clip On Dangle Earrings
Located in North Miami, FL
These handsome vintage gold-plated dangle earrings make a statement. They are very au courant now. They are for the 80's. They are clip on's and have some texture to them. Sculptural.
David Webb Girandole Carved Emerald and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An impressive pair of earrings designed by David Webb. Easily converted from day-to-night, the earrings feature two detachable drops. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, t...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Revival Gold and Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Revival Gold and Pearl Earrings from the 1960's. Designed as triple hoops set with miniature cultured pearls. All hoops swing independently of eac...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage DAUM by HILTON McCONNICO Cactus Glass Earrings Pendant Necklace Set
By Daum
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage DAUM by HILTON McCONNICO Cactus Glass Earrings Pendant Necklace Set Measurements: EARRINGS and PENDANT Height: 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) Width: 0.79 inc...