French crystal house renowned for its Art Nouveau heritage and mastery of the pâte de verre technique.
ORIGIN
France
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in 1878 in Nancy, France, by Jean Daum, this legendary crystal house is celebrated for reviving the ancient *pâte de verre* (glass paste) technique. Unlike traditional blown glass, this method involves fusing crushed crystal in a kiln, allowing for a sculptural depth and a soft, translucent color palette that has become the brand’s signature. A leader of the Art Nouveau movement via the École de Nancy, Daum has a rich history of artistic collaboration, working with icons like Salvador Dalí, Arman, and Hilton McConnico to create limited-edition masterpieces.