Original large crystal vase Exotic Peacock Flower – Daum brand

This vase, which achieved tremendous success after its launch, is one of the best-selling items in the collection. Large vases are essential classics at Daum. The new color perfectly complements the original version, offering many display possibilities.

Creating this vase required nearly 300 hours of work during the development of the first Fleur de Paon collection, as well as 17 days spent in the kiln.

The talent and experience of the master artisans at Daum's crystal factory are evident in the precision and attention to detail with which every aspect of the design and sculpture was crafted.

This vase features a subtle blend of four colors: shades of green and amber, enhanced with accents of electric blue.

Daum is a pinnacle of high-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 where artistic creativity meets modern knowledge, continually renewing the marriage 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 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. This process is extremely delicate. Products made by combining pieces of crystal in a specific form are characterized by graininess, material richness, and soft contours, which cannot be achieved with blown glass.

Daum’s signature, the crystal paste—imitated but never matched—gives objects a sculptural dimension and continues to evolve. Crystal paste has the unique property of imparting transparency to the shapes it recreates. The brilliance of this material, the intensity of its colors, and its 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, mixture proportions, chemical reactions of certain minerals and metals, temperature increases, and cooling in kilns.

Thanks to the Daum-developed lost-wax casting method and crystal casting process, reproducing the original is perfect and faithful to 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 for over a century, adapting to the whims of master glassmakers’ imaginations. It is through mastery and continuous research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.