An elegant and distinctive round crystal centrepiece; its overall shape is simple and decisive, skilfully proportioned, the result of intelligent aesthetic reflection. It is made of the highest quality lead crystal, thick enough to be ground deeper than normal, which allows light to be reflected in a much brighter and more brilliant manner. For this to happen, the geometry of the grinding has also been specially designed and executed. Instead of equipping the centrepiece with simple, ordinary feet, the Master Glassmakers created a series of protuberances under the top, all around the circumference, thus giving the object originality and stability. The centrepiece was completely cut and ground by hand, with simple, linear geometric decorations of high quality craftsmanship. The centrepiece was produced between 1950 and 1955 in Nancy, France, by the Daum company, whose trademark can be found on the bottom of the object. The piece is characterised by an unmistakably modern form and bears witness to the forward-looking vision and superior glassmaking techniques that have made Daum one of the most indelible names of the 20th century. The Daum glassworks was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France, by Jean Daum (1825-1885). Upon his death, his sons, Auguste Daum (1853-1909) and Antonin Daum (1864-1931), oversaw the company's growth in an excellent manner and quickly became a major force in the Art Nouveau movement, seriously rivaling Gallé. In 1906 Daum revived glass paste, an ancient Egyptian method of glass fusing, and developed and perfected the process, creating magnificent and original objects. In 1937, the manufactory participated in the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques in Paris with monochrome glass works increasingly stripped of decoration and with a new line of colourless, wheel-cut crystals with facets that refracted light or were completely smooth. Deported by the Nazis, Paul Daum did not return. When he reopened in 1945, the management of the firm was taken over by Henri Daum (1889-1960), Paul's brother, Michel Daum (b. 1900), Antonin's son, and his nephews Jacques Daum and Antoine Froissart. This marked the beginning of the era of transparent white crystal with its infinite harmonious shapes, twisted and pincer-worked and hand-moulded, cut and ground, in the style later known as the '1950s'. Our centrepiece was created in this lively and innovative period. Daum still uses this workmanship to produce its objects today. Great artists have collaborated on the works of the French company: Dali, Cèsar, Roger Tallon, Arman, Hilton McConnico and many others. With 140 years of creation, Daum continues to write its own history and that of crystal. The item is in excellent condition. Measurements diameter 41 cm, height 8 cm. For all our shipments we use special packaging materials (wooden crates, polystyrene, etc.) for maximum protection and safety of the objects.
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