Equestrian Dream crystal vase - Daum brand

Small vase with a height of 20 cm, decorated with three carved horses in a standing pose. A compact model with large proportions, distinguished by incredibly precise sculptural details, similar to other elements of this collection. Subtle shades of amber, characteristic of the Daum brand, enhance the overall appearance. The vases have a conical shape, resting on a widening pedestal, with each of the three models featuring different embellishments. The small model is distinguished by bas-relief circles illustrating the horses' circular movement. Dimensions: H. 20 x 16 x 15.5 cm, 1.5 kg.

Daum is a brand of the highest quality craftsmanship combined with a passion for creating beautiful objects.

Discover the history

Daum, the legendary master glassmaker, who for over a century has maintained close relationships with the greatest artists of his time, giving their works a second life in crystal and color. From École de Nancy, through Art Nouveau, to decorative arts, from Majorelle to Dalí, Arman, and Hilton McConnico, Daum has not missed any of the magical encounters where artistic creativity meets modern knowledge and this constantly renewed 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 the secret of Daum, a creator of extraordinary objects, a highly skilled workshop, a laboratory of wonders, a designer of unmatched items.

Creation methods

The pâte de cristal technique is rare and very old. This technique appeared as early as 5000 BC (found in the tombs of pharaohs). Long forgotten, it was rediscovered by Daum in 1900, and then refined in 1968. The process is extremely delicate. Products obtained by combining pieces of crystal mixed in molds are characterized by graininess, materiality, and softness of contours, which cannot be achieved with blown glass.

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

Crystal paste contains nearly 30% lead. The material is produced from specially made crystal in pots. Several factors influence the final color: weighing of materials, mixture proportions, chemical reactions of certain minerals and metals, temperature increase, and cooling in furnaces.

Thanks to Daum’s lost-wax casting method and crystal casting techniques, reproducing the original is perfect and in accordance with the artist’s wishes. Currently, Daum is the only crystal manufacturer in the world capable of creating this exceptional material with such precise craftsmanship. Crystal paste is a substance that has evolved for over a century, adapting to the whims of glassmaking masters’ imagination. It is through mastery and continuous research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.