Daum

Since 1878 in Nancy

Did Jean Daum sense, when he bought an ordinary bottle factory – the Sainte-Catherine glassworks in Nancy – that one of his sons had gold in his fingers? From 1878, Auguste managed the administration, Antonin, the creation.

Great names in Art Nouveau came to their studios, led by Jacques Grüber, who created pieces for the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, Daum's first worldwide success. For nearly 145 years, more than 350 signatures of exceptional artists, from Majorelle to Dali, including César, create unique collector's items.

Discover Daum and its history

Place Stanislas, enter at Museum of Fine Arts and go down to the basement, you will be amazed at first glance by the extent of the Daum collection!

Not only does this exhibition of some 300 works retrace the history of the Daum family, but it also tells the story of the world of the factories and the renowned Art Nouveau artists who worked there, such as Jacques Grüber, Henri Bergé and the Schneider brothers.

The spotlight is also on contemporary creations. Made by the best designers, they reflect the taste of the era we are going through.

Daum Boutique, Lorraine luxury

The Daum boutique, in the magnificent setting of Place Stanislas, is visited stealthily, as if the prestige and beauty of the pieces presented demanded respect and calm.

Take the time to admire and look at the details of the plates, vases, jewelry, sculptures... and why not buy a piece as a souvenir of your visit to Nancy!

Did you know?

The technique of glass paste, born among the Phoenicians and the Egyptians, then fell into disuse. It was Amalric Walter (who came from the Manufacture de Sèvres) who brought it to Daum in 1904. It is the only crystal factory in the world to perfectly master this exceptional material.
Please note, Emile Gallé never made a piece in “glass paste”!