Table lamp; DAUM, Nancy, c. 1905.

Table lamp; DAUM, Nancy, c. 1905.
Multilayered glass and bronze.
Signed on both shades.
Measurements: 55 x 35 x 18 cm.
This table lamp, crafted by Daum around 1905, exemplifies the Art Nouveau style, an artistic movement that sought to integrate nature, art, and everyday objects. The piece combines a bronze structure with sinuous, organic lines and two multilayered glass shades, whose amber hue and delicate nuances create warm, enveloping lighting.
The design features a slender stem that flares out into a base with plant-like forms, while the curved arms support the shades in a balanced and elegant composition. At the top, a floral-inspired openwork motif—characteristic of the Art Nouveau decorative style—stands out, emphasizing the piece’s lightness and harmony. Daum’s craftsmanship was distinguished by its mastery of artistic glass techniques, particularly multilayer glass, which allowed for the creation of color, transparency, and texture effects of great visual richness. The combination of this material with gilded bronze enhances the lamp’s refinement and artisanal quality.
More than just a functional object, this work reflects the Art Nouveau ideal of transforming everyday objects into works of art. Its elegance, formal balance, and technical excellence make it an outstanding example of early 20th-century French decorative design.