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.
$770
H 16.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Sailboat Sculpture Daum Style, 1970s France
By Daum
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Elegant clear glass sail sculpture in the style of Daum, featuring a sweeping curved form raised on a rounded transparent base. The asymmetrical silhouette evokes a wind-filled sail,...
Crystal
Vintage Daum Crystal Sailboat Sculpture, Signed, circa 1970s
By Daum
Located in Miami, FL
A striking sailboat sculpture by Daum, the renowned French crystal house celebrated for its mastery of pâte de verre and artistic glassmaking. This beautifully crafted piece captures...
Crystal
Large Crystal Sailboat Sculpture by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Large crystal sailboat sculpture by Daum, France, circa 1970s. The piece is invery good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 8"W x 4.5"D x 16.5"H. The sculpture is...
Crystal
Beautiful Daum Heavy Glass Sailboat Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful Daum art glass abstract sculpture of a sailing vessel having gorgeous lines and luminosity. Daum name is inscribed on bottom. (Praben)
Art Glass
Vintage Marcolin Sweden Crystal Modernist "Sail" Sculpture
By Marcolin Art Crystal
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Marcolin Sweden Crystal Modernist "Sail" Sculpture, circa 1980s. A striking mid-century style art glass sculpture from the renowned Swedish glassworks, Marcolin (FM Konstglas...
Crystal
$260Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.5 in
Italian Murano Glass Sailboat Sculpture Stylish & Beautiful
By Ars Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant clear glass Murano Italy glass sculpture circa 1970's great condition no chips or cracks well crafted.
Blown Glass
Rare Large Daum France Crystal 1960s Sail Boat Table Lamp Mid Century
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A striking and rare 1960s large sailboat table lamp by French crystal maker, Daum. It has the original shade which is in quite good condition despi...
Crystal, Chrome
$1,279Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Late 20th Century Timeless glass sculpture ''Sail'' by Giorgio Berlini
By Cristal Arte, Giorgio Berlini
Located in Milano, IT
Marine glass sculpture ''Sail ''by Giorgio Berlini, Cristal Arte G.B. made in Italy . 1970 Designer Ghirò was working since 1996 for the artist Berlini and when Berlini retired Ghirò...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$624Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 1.78 in
Daum France Crystal Sailboat Paperweight, Mid-20th Century, 11\" Wide
By Daum
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An intriguing crystal ornament, or paperweight, in the shape of a stylised three-masted sailing boat, made by legendary crystal manufacturer DAUM France. In excellent condition, its ...
Crystal
Daum France Crystal Three-Mast Minos Sailboat Paperweight, Signed
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Daum France Crystal Three-Mast Minos Sailboat Paperweight, Signed, circa 1970s. An elegant mid-century French art glass sculpture from the legendary Daum crystal works. This piece fe...
Crystal
Art Glass Crystal Vase by Anna Ehrner, Kosta Boda, Sweden, Signed, Excellent
By Kosta Boda, Anna Ehrner
Located in Kansas City, MO
Heavy, thick crystal vase designed by Anna Ehrner and signed A. Ehrner, Kosta Boda. Also retains the Kosta Boda label. This piece is in mint condition.
Art Glass
Blenko Blue Art Glass Penguin, Free Fast Shipping
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful blue art glass modern penguin sculpture. No chips or repairs. Made by Blenko. Quick shipping.
Art Glass
Brass and Lucite Table Top Abstract Sculpture, Signed, Dated, Dan Murphy, 1979
By Dan Murphy
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ribbon tabletop sculpture by artist Dan Murphy. Brass freeform design on acrylic base.
Brass
Teardrop Blue Art Glass Vase, Excellent Condition
Located in Kansas City, MO
Striking Blue Italian blown glass vase in excellent condition.
Art Glass
Arthur Court Lucite Handkerchief Serving Bowl on Rabbit Footed Stand, Signed
By Arthur Court
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large Handkerchief serving bowl designed by Arthur Court. Lucite / Acrylic bowl on a tripod aluminum base of three rabbits holding the bowl in place. W...
Aluminum
Large Majestic Table Lamp, All Original
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Large, high kitsch, Angular acrylic table lamp by Majestic with original shade and original Lucite finial
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
