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 Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Daum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Daum - Golden metal necklace with glass paste and rhinestones. Not signed jewelry. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 47 cm Seller Reference...
Daum Dickey Golden Metal Articulated Necklace with Resin, 1990s
By Daum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Daum - (Made in France) Golden metal articulated necklace with resin, glass paste, and rhinestone cabochons. Jewelry from the middle of the 1990s. Additional information: Condition:...
14K Gold Filled Peridot Necklace with Chrysoprase Leaves, 16 Inches
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a 14K gold filled Peridot necklace with Chrysoprase leaves. We created it with transparent faceted peridot and eleven apple green twist cut chrysoprase leaves (up to 20 mm x ...
Peridot, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Natural Turquoise Mosaic Inlay Wavy Choker Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the elegance of this captivating lady's turquoise inlay necklace, meticulously crafted in lustrous 14 karat yellow gold in a wavy design. This stunning piece harmoniously ...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$869
W 0.08 in L 17.33 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Crystals Interlocked Linked Ribbed Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Symmetric Oval Crystals Pendant Interlocked Linked Adjustable Ribbed Omega Modernist Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Turn Lock Chain Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1996 Collection Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length 16" Comes with box IMPORTANT...
Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE Baroque Flower White Pearls Crystal Gold Water Drop 2 Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Baroque Flower White Circle Beads Pearls Crystals Water Tear Drop 2 Set Pendant Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Almost new. 100% G...
Gold Plate
$136Sale Price|39% Off
H 2 in L 22 in
LB offers Chinese Cloisonné Pendant Venetian French Glass Brass Beads Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Chinese enamel Cloisonné floral and Butterfly Pendant Necklace. Large gold Venetian glass beads, Vintage Blue and Rose Venetian beads, small ...
Brass
CHANEL Vintage XL Oversized Gold Textured CC Multi Strand Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated 1985 collection The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-...
Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Baltic Amber Cross Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k gold cross pendant features a solid piece of honey Baltic amber with natural internal inclusions, giving the stone a warm, organic ...
Amber, 14k Gold
Macaron Gold Tone Rose Motif Necklace with Leaf Detailing, Mid-20th Century
Located in Milford, DE
This signed Macaron necklace features a repeating rose motif rendered in gold tone metal with layered floral and leaf detailing. Individually cast rose elements are linked together t...
Gold
$140Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in L 20 in
LB offers English Jasperware Love Birds pendant Venetian glass Crystal Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage English Blue and White Love Bird Jasperware Pendant. Vintage Wedding cake blue Venetian oval beads, smaller blue and gold Murano beads, and v...
Brass
AJD Brazilian Opal in Unique Sterling and 18K Gold Pendant
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique Brazilian Boulder Opal Pendant in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Discover the elegance of our one-of-a-kind Brazilian boulder opal pendant, expertly crafted in sterling silver a...
Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage gold tone pearl porcelain rose purse pendant chain necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone wit faux pearl and porcelain • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
Daum Golden Metal Necklace with Glass Paste and Rhinestones
By Daum
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Daum - Golden metal necklace with glass paste and rhinestones. Not signed jewelry. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 47 cm Seller Reference...