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Daum Furniture

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. 

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Creator: Daum
Daum Nancy French Art Nouveau Acid Etched Glass Vase or Pitcher with Enamel
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Freres, Nancy, France, late 19th century large pitcher. An exquisite Art Nouveau glass vase/pitcher by Daum Nancy, roughened acid etched surface with gilt and white enameled mis...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Furniture

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Glass

Sculptural Curvilinear Art Glass Fruit Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sculptural curvilinear crystal art glass fruit bowl, model Aquarius 1960 signed. The midcentury bowl offers an oblong form with tapered rounded ends, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Beautiful glasses set ART DECO signed Daum Nancy smoked glass 36 piece, 1930s
By Daum
Located in Saarburg, RP
designer glasses set signed Daum smoked glass 36 pieces - 1950s This 36-piece bar set by Daum Nancy is in good condition. This item is an original from its time (not a reproduction)...
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Daum "Thistle" Crystal Table Gilt Gold Lamp from the 1950s, France
By Daum
Located in La xara, VC
Daum : Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom and with original sticker This model its gilt gold finish. Unique and Timeless Design: Daum is a renowned French crystal manufacturer known for its exquisite craftsmanship and artistic designs. Vintage Daum crystal...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Frères Art Deco Glass Vase, France 1920s
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Nancy Art Deco Glass Vase, ball-shaped, resting on a round base, with a narrow, flared mouth. This glass ball vase is made of orang...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Vase, Sign: Daum Nancy, France, 1904, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Daum Nancy Daum is the name of a factory established in 1875 in the city of Nancy, France. When the notary Jean Daum became the owner of an industrial furnace, that of Nancy G...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Furniture

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Glass

Snake Skin Vase Sign: Daum, Nancy, France, 1925
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Daum = Nancy France Daum is the name of a factory established in 1875 in the city of Nancy, France. When the notary Jean Daum became the owner of an industrial furnace, that o...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Art Deco Acid Etched Citrine Glass Vase Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This Art deco Acid Etched Centerpiece bowl by the esteemed Art Glass Maker Daum originates from France, Circa 1930. Exquisite in all degrees, this radiant centerpiece features a grac...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Art Nouveau Lamp by Victor Saglier and Daum Nancy
By Daum, Victor Saglier
Located in NANTES, FR
Gilt bronze lamp around 1900, probably by Majorelle executed by Victor Saglier. Stamped on the foot VS. Glass paste tulip signed Daum Nancy. Lamp electrified and in perfect condition. Total height: 38.5 cm - 15.15 in width: 15cm depth: 13cm weight: 2.3kg Victor Saglier (1809 - 1894) Victor Saglier is a ceramist and goldsmith known in particular for his creations in the Art Nouveau style of the late 19th century. He produces, among other things, objects in enamelled glass, gilded metal and numerous pieces of silverware. On his death, the company was bought by his brothers who continued production until 1948. Victor Saglier's objects are signed by the "VS" brand. Known for his Art Nouveau work, Saglier made several pieces for Louis Majorelle, Daum and Émile Gallé. Its style is typically French Art Nouveau in the language of the École de Nancy. He often drew inspiration from nature for his work, the logic of which helped design both forms and settings. The sign of master goldsmith Victor Saglier is an oval-shaped three-master sailboat surrounded by the letters V and S in a rectangle. Saglier made everyday objects such as glass vases, bowls and pitchers with metal mounts, planters, tea and coffee services and candlesticks in bronze or silver-yellow metal or cast zinc. On his death, the Victor Saglier company at 12 rue d'Enghien in Paris became Saglier Frères. It was run by his brothers Eugène and André until his death in 1948. Daum (French establishment created in 1878) is a glass and crystal workshop located in Nancy. Founded by the industrialist and notary Jean Daum, the workshop was then taken over by his sons Auguste and Antonin, who ran it during the Art Nouveau period. It was not until the Universal Exhibition of 1900 that the company was at the forefront of the decorative art scene, when Daum received the prestigious Grand Prix medal. At this time, Daum glass became more complex, acid treatment was often used in the cutting, enameling and etching of a piece to produce glass masterpieces. Daum also produces applied glass elements, such as handles and ornamental motifs in naturalistic shapes. The Daum brothers quickly became big names in Art Nouveau, rivaling the famous designer Émile Gallé, and established themselves as leaders in the field of decorative glass after his death. In 1906, Daum revived glass paste, a process by which glass is transformed into paste, then it is applied to the surface of a mold and fired. This technique originates from ancient Egypt. Today, Daum is the only industrial crystal manufacturer that uses the glass paste process for its glass objects and crystal sculptures. Following the First World War, Paul Daum began to develop works in the Art Deco style, moving away from naturalistic forms and turning to linear, angular, simplified forms and geometric patterns characteristic of the movement. After the Second World War, Henri and Michel Daum became interested in the transparency of glass and pure lines. Daum collaborates with a large number of famous artists, such as Louis Majorelle, Salvador Dalí, Hilton Mac Connico, Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti to create glass paste objects.
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Furniture

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Bronze

Daum Nancy Cylindrical Vase, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Signed Daum Nacy with the cross of Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Victor Saglier and Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Carafe
By Victor Saglier, Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Decanter engraved with acid with floral decoration around 1900 attributed to Daum Nancy and Victor Saglier for the setting. Signature at the bottom of the carafe. Note a slight defor...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Furniture

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Metal

Daum nancy enamel art nouveau
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Daum nancy enamel art nouveau art nouveau style motif: orchid flowers green and orange colors glass vase with flowers and leaves around Signed with the cros...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Early 20th Century Cameo Glass Landscape Vase entitled "Paysage d'Été" by Daum
By Daum
Located in London, GB
A stunning vibrant cameo glass vase etched and enamelled with brightly colored trees in the foreground against a hilly background and deep sky blue horizon, exhibiting excellent colo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Daum Furniture

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Glass

Daum Pâte de Verre Set Dragons, Honey Brown Opalescent, France, 1990
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. Set of 3 crystal pieces of exceptional proportions, the set crystallizes the e...
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1990s French Other Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Crystal Marly Car Relief Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning crystal car paperweight or decorative sculpture is by Daum, France, and was hand-made in the 1980s. The design is from artist and sculptor Xa...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Art nouveau Chandelier / Pendant light by Daum Nancy & A. Petitot 1910 France
By Daum, Atelier Petitot
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Embrace the beauty of the Art Nouveau era with this exquisite DAUM Nancy chandelier! Crafted in 1910 and signed with the ''Daum Nancy cross the Lorraine'' signature, this stunning piece features delicately etched poplar leaves in rich shades of purple, yellow, brown, and orange on its gorgeous acid etched glass surface. The original and matching bronze floral frame by Atelier Petitot adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, to the masterfully crafted glass shade making this pedant a breathtaking master piece. Each link of the chain and the canopy are all marked with A.P. by petitot. This Daum chandelier remains in gorgeous condition with only traces of age on the frame. Fully original and a real collectors piece, rewired & ready for safe use This antique daum pendant light...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Ceiling Pendant Lamp Signed DAUM, France
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A French Art Deco ceiling lamp. Made in the end of the French Art Deco period, circa 1930-1940. It have a modernist appeal. The lamp have a frosted etched glass bowl. The base is an ...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Daum Furniture

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Iron

Daum, Exquise Set Pate de Verre, Lilac Green Pink, France
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Made by the world-renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. A crystal masterpiece set of exceptional proportions, the set crystallizes the extraordinary know-ho...
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1980s French Other Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

60's Style Daum Table Light With Vintage Pucci Silk Lampshade Col Green And Teal
By Atelier Livia, Emilio Pucci, Susann Eschenfelder, Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
THE LAMP CREATED BY STUDIO LIVIA AND SUSANN ESCHENFELDER IS A UNIQUE PIECE. THE VINTAGE DAUM LAMP BASE IN CLEAR CRYSTAL HAS A MODERN, ORGANIC SHAPE AND FINDS A PERFECT ENDORSMENT BY ...
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2010s German International Style Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Nancy Blown Glass Bronze Chandelier #3
By Daum
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful hand-blown glass and bronze hardware chandelier by Daum Nancy. Professionally rewired and ready for installation. Six lights 60watts max each.
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1920s French Vintage Daum Furniture

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Bronze

Rare Daum Freres Nancy Table Lamp, Art Deco, French Glass
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Nancy table lamp, Art Deco, France, 1930s. Colorless smoky glass, etched ice mat. Three arms in hammered wrought iron holding the shade. Electrified, foot illuminated. Foot and ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Daum
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Modernist Art Deco Glasses, Tray and Decanter Set by Daum, France, 1920s.
By Jacques Adnet, Daum, Stilnovo
Located in Lille, FR
A Rare Art Deco / Modernist Set of 6 glasses, 1 decanter and 1 tray by Daum from 1926. Signed. Very good overall condition, with a small chip on the stopper (see photos). Dimensions...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Pâte de verre bowl for Daum by Enzo Mari
By Daum, Enzo Mari
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Porta Stampi Boboli pâte de verre bowl by Enzo Mari for Daum, circa 2003. Numbered 65/125.
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Daum Furniture

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Glass

Daum champagne glass, Art Nouveau period, Nancy manufacture, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Paris, FR
This emerald green-tinted blown glass wine glass exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of the Daum manufactory in Nancy around 1900. Its ribbed design lends a subtly animated tex...
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19th Century French Antique Daum Furniture

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Crystal

French Modern Floral Cameo Glass Vase, Signed Daum+Nancy France
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Floral Cameo Glass Vase, Signed Daum+Nancy France France, 20th Century Signed in script signature 'Drum +Nancy-France' The vase fitted with a long neck, subtle m...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
By Daum
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A Daum Art Deco green glass vase, thick heavy glass with broad inverted rim, deeply etched with stylized trees and plant life, signed on base...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Vase, Sign: Daum Nancy, France, 1910, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Daum Nancy Daum is the name of a factory established in 1875 in the city of Nancy, France. When the notary Jean Daum became the owner of an industrial furnace, that of Nancy G...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Art Deco Daum Pink Glass Chandelier
By Daum
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stunning Daum Nancy Art Deco chandelier featuring three elegantly curved arms, a central glass bowl and four illuminants, all mounted in gilt brass. The chandelier is signed Daum Nancy and adorned with the Lorraine Cross, a hallmark of exquisite craftsmanship. With its elegant pink glass design, sophisticated Art Deco style and luxurious bronze elements, this chandelier brings a timeless and artistic touch to any refined interior. Dimensions: Height: 82 cm (32.28 in) Diameter of Central Bowl: 44 cm (17.32 in) Length (Tulip to Tulip): 67 cm (26.38 in) This Daum Nancy chandelier...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

DAUM French Art Deco Frosted Glass Vase, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco frosted molded glass vase by Daum, Nancy, France, 1920s. Height: 7.7"(19.5)cm, Diameter: 6.9"(17.5cm). Molded signature "Lorrain Nancy France" (see photo). In this pe...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Art Nouveau "Virginia Creeper" Ewer by Daum - French, c. 1900
By Daum
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Furniture

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Glass

Louis Katona and Daum Nancy Art Deco Chandelier
By Daum, Louis Katona
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco chandelier. 1 bowl and 3 tulips in white glass, acid-etched. The 4 pieces are signed Daum Nancy. Wrought iron frame by Louis Katona, stamped twice L. Katona. In perfect cond...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Set of 2 Daum Salt and Pepper Crystal Serving Dishes by Daum France Signed
By Daum
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and magnificent Daum crystal antique pair of 2 small salt and pepper or small caviar serving dishes with spoons in their original box. ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Nancy Enameled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and internally decorated Glass Vase, France, circa 1900-1910 decorated with flowering plants with green leaves on a mottled p...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Vase with winter motif by Nancy Daum
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Acid-etched glass vase, in warm tones representing a snowy winter landscape. Signed Daun Nancy France, CIRCA 1900.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Furniture

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Glass

Daum Nancy, Exquise Large Vase, Pâte de Verre, Pink Color, France, 1890
By Daum
Located in Rijssen, NL
Made by the world-renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. An antique crystal masterpiece of exceptional proportions, the vase crystallizes the extraordinary k...
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1870s French Other Antique Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Swallow Tail Form Centerpiece in Clear Crystal Signed Daum
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern translucent crystal centerpiece bowl was realized by the storied maker Daum in France circa 1950. It offers a stylized amorphic form with three point...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Sculptural Translucent Glass Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculptural translucent glass bowl produced by Daum, France. It is signed "Daum France", approx. 1950.  
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Daum Furniture

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Glass

Large Clear Crystal Glass Bowl Daum France Elegant Vintage Art Glass Centerpiece
By Daum
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning, clear crystal glass bowl by Daum France showcases the brand's commitment to elegance and artistry. Featuring a petal-like scalloped rim and an intricately swirling des...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Nancy, French Cameo & Wheel Carved Art Glass Vase, circa 1900
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum Nancy, French Cameo & Wheel Carved Art Glass Vase, circa 1900 The frosted glass body acid-etched with repeating fern leaf motifs and overlaid and acid-etched with Irises and ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Blackberry Decor, Daum Nancy, France, 1900-1905
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
Cylindrical vase, colorless glass with flaky yellow-green, rust-red and blackberry-colored powder melts, overlaid in several layers, blackberry and leaf motifs worked out in high cut...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Daum Furniture

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Glass

Daum Nancy Vase
By Daum
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Cameo glass vase, monumental landscape, signed Daum Nancy with the Croix de Lorraine.
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Early 20th Century French Daum Furniture

Vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Etched and enameled glass vase, France, circa 1905. Etched signature to side: Daum Nancy 3501 with the cross of Lorraine. Provenance: private collection.
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Early 20th Century Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy enamel glass
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Daum Nancy enamel glass Art deco style (flowers) Origin France Circa 1920 Acid carving and enamelling technique Excellent condition Orange predominates Si...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum Nancy, Art Deco Amber Glass Vase with Scalloped Rim, France, C. 1950's
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Daum was founded in Nancy, France, by Jean Daum in 1878. After his death in 1885, his sons Auguste (1853–1909) and Antonin (1864–1931) took the helm. The brothers began experimenting...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daum Furniture

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Glass

Daum, Pair of Crystal Candleholders, France, 20th Century
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A charming pair of crystal candleholders from the French Deco firm Daum.
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20th Century French Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Glass Figure of an Elephant France, Modern
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Daum glass figure of an elephant France, modern in Amber Glass engraved 'Daum France' signed Daum Measures: 4 x 3 1 1/2 in.  
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20th Century Daum Furniture

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Glass

Daum Nancy Large Art Deco Wall Lamp
By Louis Katona, Daum
Located in NANTES, FR
Daum Nancy, large wall lamp circa 1930. Wrought iron mount attributed to Louis Katona. Acid-etched Daum glassware, orange speckled signed Daum Nancy Fra...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daum Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase, France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy cameo and enamel glass vase, France, circa 1910 Decorated with red flowers and green leaves on a light opalescent ground Cameo mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross Dime...
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1910s Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Vase, Sign: Daum Nancy, France, 1925
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Daum Nancy France Daum is the name of a factory established in 1875 in the city of Nancy, France. When the notary Jean Daum became the owner of...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Cesar Baldaccini ( 1921-1998 ) Vase model Argos for Daum France 1970
By César Baldaccini, Daum
Located in palm beach, FL
Vase A by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s, is a magnificent work of art that seamlessly combines form and function. Designed by renowned French sculptor Cesar Baldaccini, this multi-faceted vase is a stunning example of his mastery of sculptural forms. Made by renowned French glassmaker Daum, this vase features a highly polished, multi-faceted surface that reflects and refracts light in fascinating ways. The veneers are perfectly aligned and flawlessly executed, creating a breathtaking sense of depth and texture. The vase is signed "Daum France", which adds a touch of authenticity and provenance to the piece. This is a true collector's item, sought after by art lovers and collectors around the world. Functional, the Argos vase is ideal for presenting flowers or other decorative objects. Its sculptural form and multi-faceted surface create a dynamic backdrop that enhances the beauty of any arrangement. Overall, the Argos vase by Cesar Baldaccini for Daum, France, 1970s, is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Its striking form, impeccable craftsmanship and exceptional provenance make it a highly coveted piece that is sure to impress and enchant anyone who sees it. Cesar Badaccini (1921-1998) His parents, Omer and Lelia Baldaccini, Italians of Tuscan origin, ran a bar in Marseille where César was born, with his twin sister Amandine, in 1921 in the popular district of Belle-de-Mai, at 71 rue Loubon, in the 3rd arrondissement1. "I am basically an absolute self-taught," he will say2. At the time, he designed and tinkered with carts for his little brother with cans. Nevertheless, after first working for his father (he also helped a butcher neighbor for a meager salary after leaving school at the age of twelve), he followed the courses of the École supérieure des beaux-arts de Marseille from 1935 to 1939; in 1937, he obtained three prizes, in engraving, drawing and architecture3. Not mobilized during the war (he also escaped the STO), he lived on scams before settling in Paris to be admitted, in 1943, to the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts with Michel Guino, Albert Féraud, Daniel David, Eugène Dodeigne and Philippe Hiquily, like him in the workshop of Marcel Gimond. In 1945, he returned to Marseille to marry Maria Astruc, with whom he set up a business (they divorced in 1959). He returned to Paris in 1946 where he occupied a studio in an old brothel at 21 rue de l'Échaudé, whose rooms, following the Marthe Richard law, had been assigned to students4. There he met Émilenne Deschamps, who would later become one of his muses. Faced with the impossibility for him to work the stone, because of its cost, he turned to other materials3. From 1947, he worked on plaster and iron. In 1949, he was introduced to arc welding in an industrial carpentry in Trans-en-Provence and used lead in pushed sheets and welded iron wires. In 1951, he visited Pompeii and remained marked by the casts of the bodies of the inhabitants caught in the lava3. In 1952, he used inexpensive recovered materials and made his first sculptures in welded scrap metal: his means were then still modest. Thus, for lack of money and to afford marble, César will recover in the scrap dumps the materials of his first sculptures: tubes, bolts, screws that become insects or end up in the powerful curves of the Venus de Villetaneuse (1962). In 1954, he exhibited at the Lucien Durand gallery in Paris and obtained the "collabo" prize for a sculpture entitled Le Poisson5, made in Villetaneuse, a city where he worked for a dozen years thanks to the help of a local industrialist, Léon Jacques6. He gained fame when his work was bought for 100,000 francs in 1955 by the State for the National Museum of Modern Art7. The same year, he exhibited at the Salon de Mai. The following year, the MNAM bought Chauve-souris from 1954 and the museum of modern art in the city of Paris Le scorpion from 1955. From 1954 (Torse, MOMA), he also made sculptures in welded metal, then in partially polished bronze, of busty women (Ginette, 1958, Victoire de Villetaneuse, 1965). In 1956, he participated in the Venice Biennale then in the São Paulo Biennale and in the Documenta II in 1959. In 1958, he signed a contract with the Parisian gallery Claude Bernard3. In 1961, he approached Marino di Teana and joined the group of Nouveaux réalistes, a movement founded by art critic Pierre Restany8, including Arman, Jean Tinguely, Niki de Saint Phalle and Gérard Deschamps. When he could afford a workshop in 1957, rue Campagne-Première in Paris, he married Rosine Groult-Baldaccini (met at the Beaux-Arts in 1948) with whom he had a daughter, Anna, a year later. He also begins to frequent the world of the In 1968, he created at the National Manufacture of Sèvres a porcelain Ashtray published in fifty copies. Made of porcelain with a semi-matt pearly cover, it represents a plaster mold used for the production of the pieces, and was produced from an original aluminum model. In 1971, during a premiere at the Lido, he found more media than him: Salvador Dalí, the master of extravagance. He debates the same year in Italiques with François Truffaut, Lucien Bodard and Asher Ben...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daum Furniture

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Glass

Daum Round French Crystal Table Centerpiece
By Daum
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Ele...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum Nancy French Art Deco Acid Etched Green Art Glass Vase
By Daum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique acid etched art glass vase was done by the renowned French maker Daum & Nancy and made in circa 1925 in the period Art Deco style. The vase h...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Crystal bowl from Daum (Nancy, France) - signed at the bottom
By Daum
Located in Oostende, BE
crystal bowl from Daum manufacturer in Nancy (France)
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20th Century French Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Christian Poincignon for Daum, "Caduceus" Sculpture, Limited Edition
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful "Caduceus" sculpture by Christian Poincignon for the Daum Manufacture. Limited edition piece, this one numbered 682 / 2000 and signed by the manufacture. Decorations of a ...
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1990s French Modern Daum Furniture

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Crystal

Daum French Art Deco Fruit Bowl, Center Piece, Grapes, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco glass vase by Daum (Croismare), France, 1920s. Fruit bowl, centerpiece. Glass and wrought-iron. Grapes. Measures: Width : 18.1"(46cm), height : 4.3"(11cm), depth : 9....
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Daum Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Vase Daum Nancy with enamel, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Daum Nancy Daum is the name of a factory established in 1875 in the city of Nancy, France. When the notary Jean Daum became the owner of an industrial furnace, that of Nancy Glass, ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Daum Furniture

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Enamel

Daum Nancy Enameled and Internally Decorated Glass Vase, France
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy enameled and internally decorated glass vase, France, circa 1900-1910 decorated with blue wild flowers on a mottled pink ground. Signed with cameo mark Daum Nancy with ...
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Early 1900s Antique Daum Furniture

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Art Glass

Daum furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Daum furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Daum furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Daum were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by René Lalique, Emile Gallé, and Lalique. Prices for Daum furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $275 and can go as high as $160,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,788.
Questions About Daum Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    To identify Daum crystal, look for the maker's mark, usually found at the bottom of the piece. Most crystal ware produced by the luxury maker will feature the brand's logo or a hand-applied artist's signature. You can compare the markings on your piece with images featured on trusted online resources to learn more about them. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer for assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Daum crystal.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How Daum glass is made involves a process unique to the manufacturer, called pâte de verre. It involves filling a refractory mold with finely crushed glass and then baking the piece in a kiln. Shop a collection of Daum glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, all Daum vases are signed. Authentic Daum glass work will have the signature “Daum Nancy” and incorporate the cross of Lorraine. Looking for a signature is one of the best ways to ensure authenticity. Browse a range of authentic Daum vases and other glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Daum glass is normally signed. The location of the company's mark varies, but it usually says "Daum Nancy" above, below or beside the cross of Lorraine, a cross with two crossbars. Find a variety of Daum glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Yes, Daum crystal is typically marked. The French maker usually adds the word "Daum Nancy" and its logo, a double cross called the Cross of Lorraine, to its pieces. You can locate the mark in a discreet area, such as on the bottom of stemware and decorative objects. Find a selection of Daum Nancy crystal wares on 1stDibs.

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