Since 1878

the Daum house

Daum, a House of light and color where creativity knows no bounds and know-how is unique. Born from earth, sand, and minerals, Daum crystal fuses and transforms in the fire, becoming spectacular objects for our interiors, works of art, or jewelry. Daum constantly reinvents itself, creating sculptural pieces that reveal the beauty of women, fauna, and flora. From the École de Nancy to the Arts Décoratifs, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, the House has reinvented itself over time. More than 350 collaborations have shaped the creations of the manufactory, from art icons such as Majorelle, Dali, Arman, and César, to Villeglé, Etienne, and Texier, and essential figures in the world of design like Tallon, McConnico, Massaud, and Ghion. Daum has never missed a magical encounter in the world of artistic creation and modern know-how, this ever-renewed marriage of art and craftsmanship.

1878 1891 1900 1920 1930 1940 1960 1980-90 2000 2010 2016-18 2025
1878
Founding of the DAUM glassworks in Nancy by Jean Daum
1891
Antonin Daum, son of Jean, creates the first art department within the factory. The first vases adorned with finely chiseled, colorful flowers appear, foreshadowing the "Art Nouveau" style.
1900
Daum awarded the Grand Prize at the Paris World Fair. Creation of the Nancy School with Émile Gallé. Arrival of Amalric Walter and introduction of the pâte de verre technique at Daum (1904). The Daum brothers clothe light in glass, creating the first "mushroom" lamp (1910).
1920
A new aesthetic emerged under the impetus of Paul Daum, grandson of Jean Daum. The first pieces in the "Art Deco" style appeared, featuring straight, geometric lines and the development of new colors.
1930
Integration of crystal in Daum manufacturing, first order of several tableware sets for the Normandie ferry.
1940
Glass is permanently replaced by crystal, launching a new style of creation: "free forms".
1960
Introduction of new know-how with the techniques of pâte de verre and lost-wax casting. The glassworks decided to focus its creations around art and design by signing collaborations with the biggest names of the time. From Salvador Dali (1968) to César (1969) via Roger Tallon (1967).
1980-90
The manufacturer confirms its footprint in the world of art and design and signs iconic collaborations with designers Hilton McConnico (1986), Christophe Pillet (1999) and with the artist Arman (1997).
2000
This period is marked by long collaborations with artists such as Jean-Philippe Richard, whose talent Daum promotes, but also with many designers, such as Jean-Marie Massaud and Christian Ghion, notably with the exhibition "12+1", and established artists such as Richard Texier (2008) or Jérôme Mesnager (2009). Daum obtained the "Living Heritage Company" label (EPV) in 2007.
2010
The Manufacture continues to write its history in the world of art and design by signing new artistic collaborations, creating an exhibition at the Dali Museum, "Daum variation d'artistes" (2015), or by pushing the boundaries of its art by creating a world of interior architecture (2011) and jewelry (2017).
2016-18
The crystal factory is making its mark on the future of its crafts by creating the LOVV laboratory with CERFAV in 2016 (a research laboratory on ecological standards). In 2018, Daum celebrated 140 years of creation and artistic collaborations, celebrated in an anniversary book "Daum, COLLABS IN CRYSTAL ART". Daum reinterpreted its famous mushroom lamp, infusing it with a contemporary touch with the creation of the Résonance lamp. The crystal factory launched the largest piece in its history, the Aigle Prestige by artist Madeleine van der Knoop, a spectacular work that is a true artistic and technical challenge. Daum leaves its mark on urban art with the artist JonOne (2020). The famous crystal factory continues to write its history...
2025
In 2025, Daum, an emblem of French glassmaking expertise since 1878, through techniques involving glass and then crystal, revives its original know-how with pâte de verre and unveils Plum'ky: A piece of pure lightness, a white feather gilded with gold leaf, created in collaboration with the artist Patrick Rougereau.