Almost a century and a half of the history of the French crystal brand Daum is a real chronicle of the evolution of craftsmanship and artistic aesthetics of several eras. The innovative style of the brand determined fashion in the crystal world for a whole century and made a tangible contribution to the history of all art of the 20th century.
Jean Daum opened his workshop in Nancy in 1878, and in 1891, his sons, Auguste and Antonin, opened an art workshop at the factory. In 1968, Daum revived the ancient technique of pâte de verre or “glass dough”, which became the hallmark of the brand. The method is based on baking pieces of colored crystal inside a refractory mold. They accurately repeat its outlines, which gives an amazing texture.
The brand collaborated with iconic artists of the era: Dali, Cocteau, Armand, Picasso, Cesar and Bonetti. Today, the brand collaborates with Philippe Starck, Hilton MacConnico and Richard Orlinski, who created bright and provocative collections for Daum. And in 2016, Daum and Lesage Interieurs presented a joint work – a horse sculpture Le Majestueux made of black crystal in a silk blanket with luxurious hand-embroidered metal threads and fifty types of beads of different shapes and colors.
Every year, Daum presents collections of incredible form and content, which have long been the object of hunting for collectors around the world. Daum technique allows You to achieve complex and varied color transitions. The crystal turns out to be dense, but not transparent, but more like a matte stone, glowing from the inside. The history of this method is rooted in ancient Egyptian art.
Collaborations with leading artist
The brand collaborated with iconic artists of the era: Dali, Cocteau, Armand, Picasso, Cesar and Bonetti. Today, the brand collaborates with Philippe Starck, Hilton MacConnico and Richard Orlinski, who have created bright and provocative collections for Daum.
Interior design and manufacture of jewelery
Since 2017, Daum has expanded the boundaries of its activities, covering even the field of interior design and jewelry manufacturing, thereby confirming its readiness for further development and conquering new heights of crystal art.
New technique “Crystal dough”
In the 1960s of the 20th century, the Daum company thundered all over the world again, using a special manufacturing technique for its vases: “pate de verre” – “crystal dough”. Thanks to this complex technique, Daum vases have gained a new breath and continue to win the hearts of connoisseurs.
Inspiration by nature itself
The first officially presented collection of bizarre flower vases won the Grand Prix at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900.
Experiments with color
Today Daum is the only company capable of reproducing more than 70 shades in crystal.
Victory in the competition
The company won the competition and received the right to become a manufacturer of dishes for the legendary transatlantic liner Normandie.
