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. 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 and measuring 36 cm in diameter, captivating with its sensuous beauty, this vase captures the essence of nature and femininity, embodying the spirit of decorative arts. A splendid crown of white and gold pearls accentuates 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 to highlight transparency and material richness.

Daum is a brand of 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 knowledge, 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 is Daum’s secret: a producer 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 feature graininess, material richness, and soft contours that cannot be achieved with blown glass.

Daum’s signature, replicated but never matched—the crystal paste—is a precious material that gives the object a sculptural dimension 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 subdued shades give it a distinctive character.

Crystal paste contains nearly 30% lead. It is produced from specially crafted 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 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 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.