French Heritage brands with dedication to art and innovation: Daum, Haviland and Effé. Daum was founded in 1878 by Jean Daum in Nancy, France as a leading glassmaker during the Art Nouveu period. Daum signifies the unique “pâte de cristal” technique, which offers incredible flexibility in shapes and colors with crystal. The design atelier at Daum produces one-of-a-kind sculptures in limited editions. from Dali to César Over 140 years, Daum has collaborated with more than 350 exceptional artists to create a heritage and unique collection. In 1842, David Haviland began manufacturing fine ceramics and porcelain in Limoges, France; the world capital of porcelain. Haviland’s devotion to craftmanship gained attention from royal families and heads of state from around the world, including the wife of Napoleon III, the Empress Eugenie, President Jacques Chirac, Prince Rainier, and Presidents Roosevelt and Lincoln, to name a few. Maison Haviland has had an ongoing presence in many of the world’s most outstanding hotels, including the Ritz Paris, the Dorchester in London, the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris, the Crillon Hotel in Paris and many more throughout the world. With almost 180 years of expertise, dedication to quality and design, Haviland porcelains are suitable for both commercial and residential use. Since 1875 Effé has remained faithful to its values of French tradition and quality in the silversmith trade. Founded as a simple workshop with rudimentary tools, today Effé is a factory with the most sophisticated machinery, with silversmiths utilizing advanced techniques of shaping precious metals. Produced in Toulouse. France, Effé guarantees the utmost quality of materials keeping up the traditional savoir-faire of its master silversmiths. Daum-Haviland-Effé has boutiques, showrooms and retail outlets around with world with the ability to guarantee a timely delivery. Flagship boutiques are located in Paris, New York and Singapore.