Decorative lemon-shaped sculpture – Daum brand

Discover the Citrus collection, a vibrant tribute to sun-drenched Andalusian landscapes. Inspired by the fiery beauty of lemons, this collection captures the essence of lush Spanish orchards.

The centerpiece of the collection is the stunning Magnum vase, an impressive piece embodying the spirit of southern Spain, featuring a blend of whole lemons, lemon leaves, and sliced lemon segments. Complementing this piece are large and medium vases, cleverly crafted in the unique shape of a sliced lemon, showcasing Daum's mastery in sculpture and colorful crystal. Accompanying them are a charming small vase and a footed bowl, the latter resembling intricately arranged lemon slices.

Daum is renowned for its top-quality craftsmanship combined with a passion for creating beautiful objects.

Learn the story

Daum, the legendary glassmaker, has maintained close relationships with the greatest artists of their 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 between artistic creativity and modern knowledge, continually renewing the marriage of art and true craftsmanship.

Few brands have collaborated with so many artists: over 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, highly skilled artisans, a laboratory of wonders, and a designer of exquisite items.

Creation Methods

The pâte de cristal technique is rare and ancient. It dates back to 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 produced by combining pieces of crystal mixed in molds are characterized by graininess, material richness, and soft contours, which cannot be achieved with blown glass.

Daum’s specialty, the crystal pâte, is copied but never matched, a precious material that gives the object a sculptural dimension and continues to evolve. This crystal pâte has the unique property of imparting transparency to the shapes it recreates. The brilliance, vibrant colors, and subdued shades of this material give it an unmistakable character.

Crystal pâte contains nearly 30% lead. It is made 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 in ovens.

Thanks to Daum’s lost-wax casting method and crystal casting techniques, reproducing the original is perfect and aligns with the artist’s vision. Currently, Daum is the only crystal manufacturer in the world capable of creating this extraordinary material with such precision. Crystal pâte is a substance that has evolved over more than a century, adapting to the whims of master glassmakers’ imaginations. It is through mastery and ongoing research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.