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...
Suzy Levian 14K Yellow Gold 1.33 Carat White Diamond Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This elegant necklace is available in your choice of stunning 14k white, yellow or rose gold. The chain accentuated with twelve glittering diamonds for a charming look and a lobster ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Tri Colo Gold Circular Spinning Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an exquisite spinning pendant crafted in 18k rose gold by Cartier. The pendant showcases a captivating trio of circular discs that elegantl...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Three Tiered Ring Pave Set Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An impressive diamond pendant by Cartier. Suspending three tiered rings, pavé-set with a total of 315 diamonds, enhanced by an X motif at top and suspended from a snake link chain....
Diamond, White Gold
David Yurman Memento Mori Skull Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Memento Mori Collection For Men Material Sterling Silver Pendant Dimension: Length:15mm length with Bail:20mm Width:8.5mm Condition New Comes with David Yurman P...
Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Large Acorn & Squirrel Vintage Opening Charm Pendant
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intricately designed as an acorn, this lovely vintage charm is meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Exceptionally detailed throughout, this charm is designed to delight a...
Sterling Silver
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Star Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition this is a Tiger Eye Star pendant by David Webb. Made in 18k yellow gold, measures 2 inches long, and then 0.5 inches in bail. Wear it on your favorite Daid Webb ...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Cat Pendant, Bracelet Charm, Necklace Charm
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmark * The chain is sold separately. Introducing our charming 9ct yellow gold vintage cat pendant. This delightful caricature feline would ...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Tourmaline Crescent Moon Pendant With Turquoise & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.153g,D:1.02ct, Tour:1.19ct,Turq:1.11ct, 61 MM
Tourmaline, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
Denise Roberge Tumbled Tourmaline Handmade 22K Gold Charm Pendant Etruscan
By Denise Roberge
Located in Austin, TX
This Etruscan revival style handmade charm pendant was made by Denise Roberge! The details for this beautiful pendant are listed below: Metal Quality: 22 karats Complete Weight: 32.2...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Solitaire Pendant Necklace 21 1/4" - 10k Oval 1.63ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.63ct Cut: Oval Color: Dark Blue Total Carats: 1.63ct Style: Solitaire Chain ...
Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
line vautrin pendant
By Line Vautrin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Icone pendant Sign Line Vautrin hand made in 1940 in bronze.
Bronze
David Yurman Sterling Silver Oval Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand: David Yurman Material: Sterling Silver Condition: Mint Stone: Aqua Chalcedony Stone: Diamonds Pendant Dimension: Length with Bail: 38.6mm Wi...
Chalcedony, Diamond
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...