What is ruby red glass?

Ruby red glass is a type of glass with a vibrant red color that comes from gold chloride. Ancient glassmakers once used the technique, which was then lost for centuries. In 1676, Andreas Cassius rediscovered the process, but it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that glassworks began manufacturing ruby red glass in large quantities. Shop a selection of ruby red glassware on 1stDibs.

When was ruby red glass made?

Deep red ruby glass was made in the ancient world, but the process of making the color was lost for centuries before it was rediscovered in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers.

How can I tell if it’s real ruby red glass?

To tell real ruby red glass, look at the cuts used throughout the design. Most ruby red glass has sharp, dramatic cuts. Because it is easy to confuse with pressed glass, consider having the object evaluated by an experienced and licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of expertly vetted ruby red glass on 1stDibs.

Ruby Red Murano Glass

Large Red Glass Art Vase

Red And Clear Glass Vase

Italian Midcentury Red Chandelier

Murano Glasses Red With Gold

Fantasy Furniture

Ruby Goblet

Red Mid Century Cabinet

Murano Red And Gold Bowl

Hand-Painted Murano Ruby Glass Vase with Gilt Floral Festoons and Gold Bows

$3,578

H 16.15 in Dm 5.71 in

Hand-Painted Murano Ruby Glass Vase with Gilt Floral Festoons and Gold Bows

Located in Villaverla, IT

Hand-painted Murano ruby glass vase with 24 karat gold floral festoons and neoclassical bows. This

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Amazing Pair of Italian ruby-red Chandeliers, Murano by Valentina Planta

$2,672Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 15.75 in Dm 28.35 in

Amazing Pair of Italian ruby-red Chandeliers, Murano by Valentina Planta

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Budapest, HU

Charming pair of Murano chandeliers. The ruby red color makes the chandelier magnetic and

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate

Cesare Toso, Chalice Chandelier, Ruby Red Blown Glass, 8 lights, 1980's

$10,498

H 43.31 in Dm 27.56 in

Cesare Toso, Chalice Chandelier, Ruby Red Blown Glass, 8 lights, 1980's

By Cesare Toso

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Red blown glass chalice chandelier by Cesare Toso, Murano. Cesare Toso is a famed artisanal art

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Seguso bullicant concave oval dish mid-century 1950.

$417

H 1.97 in Dm 11.03 in

Seguso bullicant concave oval dish mid-century 1950.

By Ercole Barovier, Seguso

Located in Palermo, IT

Seguso of the 1950s, it catches the eye with its distinctive "bullicant" workmanship. The piece presents a rich ruby-red hue in the light, but iridescent dependent on the light refle...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Set of Four Ruby Color Tronchi Sconces Murano

$2,385 / set

H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 10.63 in

Set of Four Ruby Color Tronchi Sconces Murano

Located in Budapest, HU

Set of Four wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished

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2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Ruby Hand-Blown Pear Form Murano Glass Dish w/ 24K Gold Flecks

$475

H 2.75 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

Mid-Century Ruby Hand-Blown Pear Form Murano Glass Dish w/ 24K Gold Flecks

Located in New York, NY

-This Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Dish was made in Italy, Circa 1960. Hand Blown in a deep

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Solarized Cleaving Ruby Red Ghost Vase

$1,800 / item

H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Solarized Cleaving Ruby Red Ghost Vase

By Gregory Nangle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Solarized Cleaving Ghost Vase. Hand Blown Crystal Glass and Ruby transparent color, faded silvering

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2010s American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Midcentury Style Brass and Red Fantasy Murano Glass Bar Cabinet, 2020

$5,845

H 38.19 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in

Midcentury Style Brass and Red Fantasy Murano Glass Bar Cabinet, 2020

Located in Rome, IT

Very fine handmade bar cabinet by a master artisan. Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Midcentury Style Brass and Red Fantasy Murano Glass Bar Cabinet, 2020

$5,845

H 38.19 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in

Midcentury Style Brass and Red Fantasy Murano Glass Bar Cabinet, 2020

Located in Rome, IT

Very fine handmade bar cabinet by a master artisan. Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vistosi Round Small Midcentury Italian Chandelier Ruby Red, 1950s

$501Sale Price|57% Off

H 29.53 in Dm 7.88 in

Vistosi Round Small Midcentury Italian Chandelier Ruby Red, 1950s

By Vistosi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Vistosi round small midcentury Italian chandelier ruby red, 1950s. Only glass cm.20 x 22 height

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass mouthblown dish with undulating curled edges and tiny bubbles

$407Sale Price|25% Off

H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Murano Glass mouthblown dish with undulating curled edges and tiny bubbles

Located in London, GB

This stunning ruby Red vintage Venetian Murano Glass dish has undulating curled edges, Rosette

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Midcentury Bowl Red Ruby Gold Dust Bubbles Inside, 1950s

$275Sale Price|61% Off

H 2.17 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

Seguso Midcentury Bowl Red Ruby Gold Dust Bubbles Inside, 1950s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Seguso midcentury bowl red ruby gold dust bubbles inside, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

A wonderful pair of 1940s red and gold Murano dolphin lamps by Barovier & Toso

$3,645 / set

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

A wonderful pair of 1940s red and gold Murano dolphin lamps by Barovier & Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in London, GB

dolphins, in deep ruby red and gold Murano glass, with yellow and black eyes. Rewired with brass fittings

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Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Venetian Red Glass Etched Wall Mirror

$3,340

H 58.27 in W 32.29 in D 2.76 in

Large Vintage Venetian Red Glass Etched Wall Mirror

By Fratelli Tosi

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Venetian Ruby Red color wall mirror . Luxurious Murano glass mirror beveled, engraved

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Vintage 1960s Italian Rococo Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Cut Glass

Red Fantasy Midcentury Style Glass and Brass Bar Cabinet

$5,845

H 38.19 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in

Red Fantasy Midcentury Style Glass and Brass Bar Cabinet

Located in Rome, IT

Very fine handmade bar cabinet by a master artisan. Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Red Fantasy Glass and Brass Midcentury Style Bar Cabinet

$5,845

H 38.19 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in

Red Fantasy Glass and Brass Midcentury Style Bar Cabinet

Located in Rome, IT

Very fine handmade bar cabinet by a master artisan. Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Red Fantasy Glass and Brass Midcentury Style Bar Cabinet

$5,845

H 38.19 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in

Red Fantasy Glass and Brass Midcentury Style Bar Cabinet

Located in Rome, IT

Very fine handmade bar cabinet by a master artisan. Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Red Fantasy Glass and Brass Midcentury Style Bar Cabinet

$5,845

H 38.19 in W 34.26 in D 17.33 in

Red Fantasy Glass and Brass Midcentury Style Bar Cabinet

Located in Rome, IT

Very fine handmade bar cabinet by a master artisan. Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Ruby Red Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of ruby red murano glass for your home. An item from our selection of ruby red murano glass — often made from glass, murano glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. There are 102 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of ruby red murano glass you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of ruby red murano glass — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of ruby red murano glass, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of ruby red murano glass over the years, but those crafted by Barovier&Toso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.