About the manufacturer Daum Frères

Historical background:

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 manufacturer's operations in Nancy successfully weathered the crisis. In the early 1960s, the business was converted into a public limited company.

Lamps by Daum at ART FLAGEY:

Silvered bronze table lamps with pagoda-shaped glass shades, designed by Pierre d'Avesn.

About the designier Pierre d'Avesn:

The French glass artist, Pierre d’Avesn (1901-1990) received his training at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratif and from René Lalique, where at the age of 14 he learned the technique of glass casting in molds developed by Lalique.

In 1927 he moved to Paul Daum in Croisemare (Verrerie d'Art Loraine) and became head of production and design. He was allowed to sign his own top pieces with his name.