About the manufacturer Daum Frères

In 1878, Jean Daum (1825–1885) purchased the "Verrerie Sainte-Catherine" in Nancy and renamed it "Verrerie de Nancy", before his sons, Auguste Daum (1853–1909) and Antonin Daum (1864–1930), renamed the glassworks "Daum Frères".

Auguste managed the manufacturing operations, while Antonin took charge of the art department. From around 1891 onwards, the company specialized in the production of art glass featuring characteristic floral motifs. Much like Émile Gallé, they produced vases and lamps in the style of antique cameo glass.

In the 1920s, Auguste’s sons—Jean and Paul Daum (1888–1944)—shifted the company's stylistic direction from Art Nouveau to Art Deco.

Due to high demand, Daum opened a second crystal factory in Croismare in 1925, with Pierre d'Avesn acting as chief designer.

During the economic crisis of the 1930s, this factory was forced to close, whereas the company's operations in Nancy successfully weathered the crisis. In 1945, the family resumed operations at the Nancy facility, and in the early 1960s, the business was converted into a public limited company.