The "Verrerie de Nancy" glassworks in Nancy were purchased in 1878 by Jean Daum (1825–1885) and then taken over by his two sons, Auguste (1853-1909) and Antonin (1864-1930) in 1887. They firstly produced coffee and tea services in clear glass with gold rims.

In 1893, the Daum brothers began producing cameo glass, using acid-etching techniques to decorate their wares with bouquets of flowers, clusters of fruit and scenery. During the Universal Exhibition of 1900 Daum was awarded a ‘Grand Prix’ medal.

The award allowed them to move out of the shadow of fellow Nancy glass maker, Emile Galle. In 1904 Galle died, and after that Daum established their prominence in the Nancy glass industry. Though their work during that period closely parallels that of Galle, it is much more yellow and orange in colour.

In 1914 on the outbreak of World War I the plant was more...

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Rare Daum Nancy Art Deco mushroom lamp, the orange glass shade…

Rare Daum Nancy Art Deco Palm Tree Mushroom Lamp

Rare Daum Nancy Art Deco mushroom lamp, the orange glass shade acid etched with palm trees and makers mark, and held by three outstretched arms with moustache shaped terminals, the wrought metal base with 4 coiled rope form roundels, 46 cm high

Daum 'Eucalyptus' stunning French cameo glass lamp and shade,…

Daum Nancy Eucalyptus Cameo Glass Lamp and Shade

Daum 'Eucalyptus' stunning French cameo glass lamp and shade, early 20th century, signed 'Daum Nancy, France', 75 cm high, 42 cm wide

A Daum France crystal table lamp with shade, etched to base,…

Daum France Crystal Table Lamp with Etched Base, 36cm Height

A Daum France crystal table lamp with shade, etched to base, height 36 cm

Table lamp early 20th century, c1927, Continental Art Deco in…

Art Deco Lady Table Lamp

Table lamp early 20th century, c1927, Continental Art Deco in the form of a Fashionable young lady, Tying Here shoe ribbon, entitled Balleste, made from Vari coloured Alabasters, bronzed spelter, pink Daum Nancy glass shade (a/f), height 48 cm

Daum Nancy powder bowl, the lid acid etched with river…

Daum Nancy River Landscape Powder Bowl

Daum Nancy powder bowl, the lid acid etched with river landscape (with later drilled lamp hole to base), 13 cm dia.

An Art Deco glass and wrought iron lamp by Daum, circa 1920s,…

Daum Art Deco Glass and Iron Lamp

An Art Deco glass and wrought iron lamp by Daum, circa 1920s, the pate de verre bell shaped shade in mottled autumnal colours set within a spiky leaf form stem to a hammered hexagonal base, etched mark of Daum Nancy, France with cross of Lorraine near rim…

A French wrought iron standard lamp with Daum Nancy shade, the…

Daum Nancy Shade Wrought Iron Standard Lamp

A French wrought iron standard lamp with Daum Nancy shade, the mottled glass shade etched Daum Nancy with the cross of Lorraine, raised on a later wrought iron base, 172.5 cm high

A small Daum glass and spelter bird lamp, circa 1920s, the…

Daum Glass and Spelter Bird Lamp

A small Daum glass and spelter bird lamp, circa 1920s, the slightly baluster shaped shade in vibrant orange, red and chocolate shades upon a mottled yellow flanked by a pair of spread winged doves and raised upon a verde antico base, the shade faintly…

A Daum crystal lamp, circa 1970, of abstract crystalline design,…

Abstract Daum Crystal Lamp, Circa 1970

A Daum crystal lamp, circa 1970, of abstract crystalline design, 27 cm high

A pair of Daum crystal lamps, circa 1970, each of abstract…

Daum Crystal Triangular Lamps (9 words)

A pair of Daum crystal lamps, circa 1970, each of abstract elongated triangular form, with original labels & signed, base 29 cm high

A Daum crystal lamp, circa 1970, of abstract oval form with…

Daum Crystal Oval Lamp, 1970

A Daum crystal lamp, circa 1970, of abstract oval form with central cut out hole, not including shade 24 cm high

A pair of Daum crystal lamps, circa 1970's, of scrolling…

Daum Crystal Trumpet Lamps, 1970s

A pair of Daum crystal lamps, circa 1970's, of scrolling trumpet form, the base 28.5 cm high

Daum Nancy, Table Lamp, cast iron base with mottled orange…

Daum Nancy Orange Glass Table Lamp

Daum Nancy, Table Lamp, cast iron base with mottled orange glass dome, signed 'Daum Nancy France' to side, height 21 cm

A Daum blue moulded Pate de Verre glass lamp, French, circa…

Daum Blue Glass Lamp on Cast Iron Base

A Daum blue moulded Pate de Verre glass lamp, French, circa 1990 on a cast iron base, the shade signed Daum, France. 34 cm high

A Daum purple moulded Pate de Verre glass lamp, French, circa…

Daum Purple Glass Lamp on Cast Iron Base

A Daum purple moulded Pate de Verre glass lamp, French, circa 1990 on a cast iron base, the shade signed Daum, France, 34 cm high

A Daum gold splashed red glass lamp and shade, French, circa…

Daum Gold Splashed Red Glass Lamp, French (1920)

A Daum gold splashed red glass lamp and shade, French, circa 1920. 36 cm high

A French wrought iron Daum glass hanging light, first half 20th…

French Daum Glass Hanging Light, 20th Century

A French wrought iron Daum glass hanging light, first half 20th century. 102 cm high, 65 cm diameter

A Daum glass 'Eucalypt' lamp and shade, French, circa 1915…

Daum Glass Eucalypt Lamp with Shade, French 1915

A Daum glass 'Eucalypt' lamp and shade, French, circa 1915 cameo signature Daum Nancy and Cross of Lorraine 44 cm high

A good French Daum glass table lamp, with contemporary shade.…

Contemporary French Daum Glass Table Lamp (Height 55cm)

A good French Daum glass table lamp, with contemporary shade. Height 55 cm

A Daum, Nancy glass beaker form vase, the ovoid body on a…

Nancy Daum Glass Vase with Blue and Gold Panels

A Daum, Nancy glass beaker form vase, the ovoid body on a circular tapered foot, light blue panels to the dark blue panelled body and base, red and gold flecked panelled highlights. Height 165, diameter 14.5 cm

Daum Nancy light shade featuring sailing boats on a lake at…

Sunset Sailing Boat Lamp

Daum Nancy light shade featuring sailing boats on a lake at sunset on a later metal lamp base. Height of shade 19 cm

A fine pair of tangerine and opaque cameo glass wall lights,…

Tangerine and Opaque Glass Wall Lights with Iron Mounts

A fine pair of tangerine and opaque cameo glass wall lights, French, circa 1925, with iron mounts, possibly in collaboration with Edgar Brandt signed to front, Daum, cross of Lorraine and Nancy. 16 cm high, 46 cm wide and 17 cm deep

A Daum Nancy table lamp, circa 1920 the textured glass base and…

Daum Nancy Mottled Glass Table Lamp

A Daum Nancy table lamp, circa 1920 the textured glass base and shade in graduated mottled lime green and chartreuse yellow signed, 50 cm high

Pair of Daum art glass and wrought iron wall sconces, the…

Daum Art Glass and Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of Daum art glass and wrought iron wall sconces, the mottled gray to purple shaded suspended from wrought iron arms, acid etched 'Daum Nancy'

A Daum glass table lamp with shade. Lamp height 32 cm

Daum Glass Table Lamp with Shade (7 words)

A Daum glass table lamp with shade. Lamp height 32 cm

art glass light shade signed 'Daum Nancy' France

Daum Nancy Art Glass Light Shade

art glass light shade signed 'Daum Nancy' France

A fine pair of tangerine and opaque cameo glass wall lights,…

Daum Tangerine and Opaque Cameo Glass Wall Lights

A fine pair of tangerine and opaque cameo glass wall lights, French, circa 1925, with iron mounts, possibly in collaboration with Edgar Brandt, signed to front, Daum, cross of Lorraine and Nancy, 16 x 46 x 17 cm