Brown glazed Cavalcade Magnum vase

Discover the latest accessories in Daum's iconic Cavalcade collection, featuring a new blend of colors, an dazzling palette of icy browns, greys, and powder pinks. This new version includes three exquisite pieces: the Magnum vase, a large vase, and a central Prestige piece, each showcasing Daum’s unparalleled craftsmanship and artistry.

The Magnum vase is a true statement piece, combining icy shades of brown with delicate tones of grey and powder pink. It embodies elegance and sophistication, making it perfect for any refined interior.

Daum is a pinnacle of high-quality craftsmanship combined with a passion for creating exclusive objects.

Learn the history

Daum, the legendary master glassmaker, has maintained close relationships with the greatest artists of his time for over a century, giving new life to their works in crystal and color. From École de Nancy, Art Nouveau, to decorative arts, from Majorelle to Dalí, Arman, and Hilton McConnico, Daum has embraced every magical encounter where artistic creativity meets modern knowledge, continuously renewing the union of art and true craftsmanship.

Few brands have collaborated with so many artists: over nearly 140 years, more than 350 exceptional autographs have created an unparalleled legacy, a unique collection of its kind.

How can we translate these works into crystal sculptures? Here is Daum’s secret: a creator of extraordinary objects, with a highly skilled workshop, a laboratory of wonders, and a designer of beautiful objects.

Creation methods

The pâte de cristal technique is rare and very ancient. It appeared as early as 5000 BC (found in the tombs of pharaohs). Long forgotten, it was rediscovered by Daum in 1900 and further developed in 1968. This process is extremely delicate. Items made by combining pieces of crystal in a mold are characterized by graininess, material richness, and soft contours that cannot be achieved with blown glass.

Daum’s signature, copied but never matched, is the pâte de cristal—a precious material that gives the object a sculptural dimension and continues to evolve. This crystal paste has the unique property of imparting transparency to the shapes it recreates. The shine, vibrant colors, and muted shades of this material give it a distinctive character.

The pâte de cristal contains nearly 30% lead. It is produced from specially prepared crystal in kilns. Several factors influence the final color: weighing of materials, mixture proportions, chemical reactions of certain minerals and metals, temperature rise, and cooling of the furnaces.

Thanks to the Daum-developed lost-wax casting method and crystal casting process, reproducing the original is perfect and faithful to the artist’s vision. Currently, Daum is the only crystal manufacturer in the world capable of creating this exceptional material with such precision. The pâte de cristal is a substance that has evolved for over a century, adapting to the whims of master glassmakers’ imagination. It is through mastery and ongoing research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.