Large crystal vase designed by Tamara Ralph – Daum brand

This powder pink crystal vase features flowing, organic lines, creating an impression of infinite movement. Its shape resembles majestic flower petals, inspired by Tamar Ralph’s road motif, which harmonizes perfectly with Daum’s craftsmanship and Art Nouveau heritage. Just like a blooming flower frozen in crystal, this vase is a technical masterpiece demonstrating the exceptional skill of the artisan. Limited to 125 pieces, this decorative piece becomes a large-scale work of art.

Standing 43.2 cm tall with a diameter of 36 cm, captivating with its sensual beauty, this vase captures the essence of nature and femininity, embodying the spirit of decorative arts. A splendid crown of white and gold pearls emphasizes its feminine stance and regal elegance. The large Daum collection vase is a majestic element evoking the elegance and beauty of the natural world. Made from delicate crystal, the vase has the shape of large petals with gently undulating contours, creating a sense of movement and fluidity, subtly catching the light and highlighting the transparency and richness of the material.

The Daum brand represents the highest quality craftsmanship combined with a passion for creating luxurious objects.

Discover the history

Daum, the legendary glassmaker, has maintained close relationships with the greatest artists of their 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 embraced every magical encounter between artistic creativity and modern expertise, continually 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 this kind.

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

Creation methods

The crystal paste 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. The 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 signature, the crystal paste—copied but never matched—adds a sculptural dimension to objects and continues to evolve. This paste has the unique property of imparting transparency to the shapes it recreates. The brilliance of this material, the intensity of colors, and the subdued shades give it a distinctive 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, proportions of mixtures, chemical reactions of certain minerals and metals, temperature rise, and cooling of the furnaces.

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 exceptional material with such precision. Crystal paste 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.