Cover The Daum Rêve Équestre collection, sculpted with the pâte de cristal technique, pays homage to the noble horse
The Daum Rêve Équestre collection, sculpted with the pâte de cristal technique, pays homage to the noble horse
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Daum’s Rêve Équestre collection captures the nobility of the horse through sculptural crystal artistry
For nearly 150 years, French crystal maison Daum has redefined glass artistry, transforming the material into sculptural masterpieces that transcend time. Its latest creation, Rêve Équestre, pays homage to one of the brand’s most enduring muses: the horse.
Crafted in luminous amber pâte de cristal, the collection brings the equestrian world into dialogue with art nouveau elegance. The limited-edition vases—in large, medium and small sizes—celebrate the horse’s timeless qualities of strength, grace and freedom. In 2025, Daum also partnered with Tatler Homes as the official trophy maker for the Tatler Homes Design Awards, highlighting its authoritative presence within Singapore’s design landscape.
The fiery collection comes just in time for 2026, which happens to be the Year of the Fire Horse.
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Above The Rêve Équestre collection is a triumphant ode to equestrian nobility
The Rêve Équestre collection is a triumphant ode to equestrian nobility
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Sculpted Nobility
Since the 1960s, the horse has held a place of honour within Daum’s creative universe. In Rêve Équestre, this fascination is elevated to a triumphant ode to equestrian nobility. Rearing steeds emerge dramatically from each vase, their finely chiselled harnesses, braided manes and powerful musculature capturing the essence of motion. The amber tones echo both the warmth of the animal and the radiance of crystal, ensuring that each vase evokes life, energy and elegance. The composition resonates with the tradition of saddlery and horsemanship, while standing firmly in the realm of contemporary sculpture.
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Above Pâte de cristal is Daum’s signature technique and one of the most complex methods in glassmaking
Pâte de cristal is Daum’s signature technique and one of the most complex methods in glassmaking
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Mastery in Crystal
Pâte de cristal is Daum’s signature technique and one of the most complex methods in glassmaking. Revived by the maison in the early 20th century, it involves filling a single-use mould with crushed crystal before firing it in a kiln.
Above Each Rêve Équestre vase begins as a clay or plaster model
Each Rêve Équestre vase begins as a clay or plaster model
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Each vase begins as a clay or plaster model, shaped by artisans who devote nearly 450 hours to refining every detail before casting. After more than 17 days in the kilns, the mould is destroyed, ensuring that every piece is truly unique.
Above Translucent amber highlights reliefs and textures in the sculpture
Translucent amber highlights reliefs and textures in the sculpture
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The result is a luminous play of light and shadow: translucent amber that highlights reliefs and textures, shifting between opacity and brilliance.
Above A subtle blend of three shades of amber lends the collection its warm, radiant crystal colour
A subtle blend of three shades of amber lends the collection its warm, radiant crystal colour
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The sculpture work achieves remarkable finesse, with intricate details revealed in the horses, harnesses and leather motifs. A subtle blend of three shades of amber lends the collection its warm, radiant crystal colour.
Jakarta-born, Bandung-raised and Singapore-based, Asih Jenie trained in Visual Communication Design at Bandung Institute of Technology and Architecture at Parahyangan Catholic University. She brings both rigour and heart to design journalism, infused with a distinct Southeast Asian voice.
As a child, she doodled on the edges of her schoolbooks and never outgrew her fascination with all things well-made and well-told. Her 15-year career spans editorial roles and bylines in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Australia, across spatial design titles such as Dwell Asia, Cubes, Design Anthology, Habitus Living, and Home & Decor.
After a brief stint in public relations, she returned to publishing in 2023 to lead Tatler Homes Singapore, where she continues to tell stories about how we shape the spaces that shape us.
