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.

Red Glass Mirror

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Green Marble Mirror

Bronze Mirrors And Modern

Polished Brass Mirror

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Red Frame Mirror Model 4720 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s

$492

Art Deco Mirrored Bar Tray with Red Lacquered Handles

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

features a mirrored center with wonderful lacquered wood handles in a vibrant red. Excellent addition to

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Mirrored Bar Tray with Red Lacquered Handles

$850

ITALIAN 1960 s RED-STAINED PARCHMENT MIRROR by Aldo Tura

Located in San Francisco, CA

lacquered & stained parchment, wood, glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Platters and Serveware

ITALIAN 1960 s RED-STAINED PARCHMENT MIRROR by Aldo Tura

$800

Italian red laquered side board with smoked mirrored glass top

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Italian red laquered side board with smoked mirrored glass top. Very good condition Dimensions are

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian red laquered side board with smoked mirrored glass top

$2,788

Early 18th Century Red Japanned Toilet Mirror

Located in London, GB

A Georgian red Japanned toilet mirror with an elegant curved pediment frame. The whole surface is

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I More Furniture and Col...

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Early 18th Century Red Japanned Toilet Mirror

$1,198

Murano Sculptural Mirrored Red Colored Vase Signed by Davide Dona

By Davide Dona

Located in London, GB

elegant mirrored metallic finish in red. This piece of art, in excellent condition, is signed by Davide

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Sculptural Mirrored Red Colored Vase Signed by Davide Dona

$2,670

Art Deco Red Metal and Glass Side Table, France, 1930s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very nice art deco side table. With original mirrored glass tops. Used to be green but was once

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Red Metal and Glass Side Table, France, 1930s

$5,340

Venetian Glass and Bronze Mirrored Tray Attributed to Pauly C., Italy 1950

By Pauly Co.

Located in Richmond, VA

A stunning Venetian mirrored tray meticulously crafted of twisted clear and red murano glass

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Glass and Bronze Mirrored Tray Attributed to Pauly C., Italy 1950

$625

Post- Modern Side Table with a Red Lacquer Bowl

Located in Brussels, BE

Probably Italian with a plain wood red lacquered bowl resting on a rectangular mirror base. Extra

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Gueridon

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Post- Modern Side Table with a Red Lacquer Bowl

$1,780

Vintage 3 Door Bar Cabinet with Sycamore Panelled Doors and Black Lacquered Trim

Located in New York, NY

1950's Italian 3 door and 3 drawer bar cabinet with red lacquered mirrored interior and glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Vintage 3 Door Bar Cabinet with Sycamore Panelled Doors and Black Lacquered Trim

$3,800

Very Fine 19th Century English Bamboo Four Tier Corner Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

glass mirrors,and red and black lacquered panels decorated with flowers and birds

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Very Fine 19th Century English Bamboo Four Tier Corner Cabinet

$4,400

Pair of Early 20th Irish Red Velvet Mirrors

Located in Tadcaster, GB

These are a very stylish pair of early 20th century Irish red velvet mirrors with detailed glass

Category

Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Wall Mirrors

Pair of Early 20th Irish Red Velvet Mirrors

$883

Vintage Collection of 28 Glass Christmas Ornaments

Located in Antwerp, BE

and metallic wire=15 H x 5 W cm Red mirrored glass bells and balls hanging cluster marked "GDR

Category

Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Vintage Collection of 28 Glass Christmas Ornaments

$338

Walnut Credenza with Locking Doors, Italy, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hold bar ware. This piece has the original red glass and mirrored tiles in the interior center

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Walnut, Pine

Walnut Credenza with Locking Doors, Italy, 1950s

$2,950

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Red Glass Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic red glass mirror available at 1stDibs. A red glass mirror — often made from glass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a red glass mirror, we have 58 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the red glass mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each red glass mirror bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one red glass mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but Glas Italia, Ettore Sottsass and Franco Albini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Red Glass Mirror?

The average selling price for a red glass mirror at 1stDibs is $3,450, while they’re typically $29 on the low end and $48,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About Red Glass Mirror

What is ruby red glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.

20 Artfully Crafted Mirrors to Frame Your Reflection

In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.