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

Vintage Italian 1970s Ruby Gold and Colorless Murano Glass Nine-Light Chandelier

$12,500

H 36 in Dm 48.5 in

Vintage Italian 1970s Ruby Gold and Colorless Murano Glass Nine-Light Chandelier

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An Italian vintage ruby, gold and colorless nine-light Murano chandelier from the second half of the 20th century. This graceful handcrafted Italian Murano chandelier is composed of ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

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

$2,614Sale 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 fascinating..The height without chain is 72 cm.

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate

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

$3,501

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 Italian hand-blown glass vessel features intricate gilt artistry. Crafted in the h...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

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

$10,271

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 glass company. The chandelier has 8 arms and lights, is in perfect condition and...

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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.

$408

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

$2,334 / 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 nickel supports 5 large Ruby glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp. Dimensions: 10,...

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2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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 at base. The artist blows these into Metal Sculptures that are fabricated in the s...

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2010s American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

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

$5,719

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

Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red flower fantasy Murano glass ,raised on special brass legs.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

$5,719

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

Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red flower fantasy Murano glass ,raised on special brass legs.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vistosi Round Small Midcentury Italian Chandelier Ruby Red, 1950s

$490Sale 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. 1 light bulb E27 Max 80 Watt.

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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

$398Sale 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 details and controlled Bubbles and looks stunning under direct light This vintage red ...

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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

$269Sale 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

Louis XIV style Black Brass and Lead Crystal Chandelier with Red Murano Drops

$3,766

H 25.99 in Dm 19.69 in

Louis XIV style Black Brass and Lead Crystal Chandelier with Red Murano Drops

Located in London, GB

Not to mention the Rosso Red Murano Glass tear drops which are now exceptionally rare due to the oxides being changed in Italy that are used to blow this deep ruby red colour glass -...

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Early 2000s Italian Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Vintage Venetian Red Glass Etched Wall Mirror

$3,268

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, carved and polished entirely by hand .

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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

$5,719

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

Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red flower fantasy Murano glass ,raised on special brass legs.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Red Fantasy Glass and Brass Midcentury Style Bar Cabinet

$5,719

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

Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red flower fantasy Murano glass ,raised on special brass legs.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Red Fantasy Glass and Brass Midcentury Style Bar Cabinet

$5,759

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

Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red flower fantasy Murano glass ,raised on special brass legs.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Red Fantasy Glass and Brass Midcentury Style Bar Cabinet

$5,759

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

Brass frame with handmade and hand-cut ruby red flower fantasy Murano glass ,raised on special brass legs.

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.