Original large crystal vase Exotic Peacock Flower – Daum brand

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

The creation of this vase required almost 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 craftsmen from the Daum crystal factory are evident in the precision and attention to detail with which every detail of the creation and sculpture is executed.

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

Daum is synonymous with the highest quality craftsmanship combined with a passion for creating luxurious items.

Discover the story

Daum, the legendary glassmaking master, who for over a century has maintained warm relationships with the greatest artists of his time, giving their works a second life in crystal and colour. From École de Nancy, from Art Nouveau to decorative arts, from Majorelle to Dalí, Arman, and Hilton McConnico, Daum has not missed any of the magical encounters of artistic creativity with modern knowledge and this continually renewed marriage of art and true craftsmanship.

Few brands have collaborated with so many artists: for nearly 140 years, over 350 unique signatures have created an unparalleled legacy, a unique collection of its kind.

How can we translate these works into crystal sculptures? This is the secret of Daum, the creator of exceptional items, a highly educated workshop, a laboratory of wonders, a designer of fascinating objects.

Creation methods

The pâte de verre technique is rare and very ancient. 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 reworked in 1968. This process is extremely delicate. The items obtained by combining pieces of crystal mixed in a mould are characterised by a graininess, material, and softness of contours that cannot be achieved with blown glass.

A speciality of the Daum brand, copied but never equalled, pâte de verre, a precious material giving the object a sculptural dimension, is constantly evolving. Pâte de verre has the particular property of giving the shapes it reproduces transparency. The brilliance of this material, the intensity of the colours, and the muted shades give it a unique character.

Pâte de verre contains almost 30% lead. The material is made from specially crafted crystal in pots. Several factors influence the final colour effect: the weighing of materials, the proportions of mixtures, the chemical reactions of certain minerals and metals, the rise in temperature, and the cooling of the kilns.

Thanks to crystal casting and the lost-wax casting method developed by Daum, the reproduction of the original is perfect and in accordance with the artist's wishes. Today, Daum is the only crystal manufacturer in the world capable of creating this unique material with such perfect precision. Pâte de verre is a substance that has been evolving for over a century and adapts to the whims of the glassmaking masters' imagination. It is through mastery and continuous research that world-renowned masterpieces are born.