Jean Daum

Daum: French Glass Art with an International Reputation

Daum is one of the most important names in French glass art. The manufactory was acquired by Jean Daum in Nancy in 1878 and developed, particularly under his sons Auguste and Antonin, into a globally renowned address for artistic glass objects.

Daum owes its great success primarily to the combination of artisanal precision, artistic innovation, and the later rediscovery of pâte de verre, or glass paste technique. This resulted in vases, sculptures, and decorative objects with exceptional color depth and fine surface effects.

Origins in Nancy

The history of Daum begins with Jean Daum in Nancy, a city with a strong tradition of glass and art. From what was initially a more craft-oriented production, the Daum family developed a manufactory with artistic ambitions. The brothers Auguste and Antonin Daum, in particular, made the company an important representative of French Art Nouveau.

The Paris World Exhibition in 1900 was an important milestone for the brand's international reputation. There, the works received great attention and helped establish Daum as a leading manufacturer of decorative glass art.

Style and Technique

Daum is known for organic forms, natural motifs, and luminous colors. Particularly characteristic are the elaborate surfaces and the technically sophisticated craftsmanship, which give the objects an almost poetic effect. The brand elegantly combines art and function.

To this day, Daum stands for high-quality glass art represented in museums and collections worldwide. Jean Daum's legacy lives on in a tradition that combines French elegance with technical mastery.