Equestrian Dream crystal vase - Daum brand

Small vase approximately 20 cm tall, 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 in this collection. Subtle amber hues, characteristic of the Daum brand, enhance the overall appearance. The vases have a conical shape resting on a widening plinth, 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, a legendary master glassmaker, has maintained close relationships with the greatest artists of his time for over a century, 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 never missed a single magical encounter between artistic creativity and 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 unmatched items.

Creation methods

The crystal paste technique is rare and very ancient. This technique 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. The process is extremely delicate. Products 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 specialty, copied but never matched—crystal paste, a precious material that gives the object a sculptural dimension, continues to evolve. 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 an unmistakable character.

Crystal paste 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 increase, and cooling in furnaces.

Thanks to Daum’s lost-wax casting method and the crystal casting process, reproducing the original is perfect and aligns with the artist’s intent. 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 master glassmakers’ imagination. It is through mastery and ongoing research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.