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.

What is Bohemian ruby glass?

In the 19th century, Bohemian glassmakers produced a ruby shade of glass by using copper. It was carved and enameled in the decorative Bohemian style. You’ll find a variety of Bohemian ruby glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How is ruby glass made?

How ruby glass is made involves adding a dissolved gold solution called gold chloride to the molten glass. In some cases, glassmakers also add a small amount of tin. You'll find a variety of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is ruby glass valuable?

Yes, some ruby glass is valuable. Generally, the selling price of ruby glass has appreciated over the years, largely because collectors prize its appearance, and the delicate nature of the glass has led to breakage, limiting the available supply. How much a particular piece is worth depends on its age, maker, type and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can provide you with an estimate of your piece's value. Find a variety of ruby glass 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.

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Hand-Blown Murano Ruby Glass Box with Polished Brass Fittings

$2,775 / item

Hand-Blown Murano Ruby Glass Box with Polished Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This hand-blown Murano glass box is formed around a deep ruby center, held within layers of crystal-clear glass that amplify its color and optical depth.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Ruby Glass Box with Polished Chrome Fittings

$2,975

Hand-Blown Murano Ruby Glass Box with Polished Chrome Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This hand-blown Murano glass box pairs a saturated ruby core with a pristine clear rectangular form, creating remarkable depth and luminosity.

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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Chrome

19th Century Italian Ruby Glass Box with Miniature of Basilica

$1,399

19th Century Italian Ruby Glass Box with Miniature of Basilica

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely little 19th century ring jar or pill box made of a thick wine colored ruby glass. It has a miniature of a Basilica on top, gilt metal mounts with beautiful filigree on the si...

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Antique Early 19th Century Vatican Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Giant Hand-Blown Murano Ruby Glass Box with Polished Brass Fittings

$5,775

Giant Hand-Blown Murano Ruby Glass Box with Polished Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Monumental in scale, this giant hand-blown Murano glass box encloses a rich ruby interior within a thick, crystal-clear body.

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Brass

French Ruby Red Glass Box With Gilt Bronze Mounts

$1,100

French Ruby Red Glass Box With Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Tampa, FL

A striking French glass box in a rich ruby red tone, dating to the late 19th century.

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Antique 1890s French Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Ruby Red and Gilt Silver Faceted Murano Glass Jewelry Box, Italy 1920s

$1,714

Ruby Red and Gilt Silver Faceted Murano Glass Jewelry Box, Italy 1920s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning jewelry box in faceted ruby red Murano glass and gilt silver.

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Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

$2,975 / item

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and Italian elegance.

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Ruby red glass crystal can france 1840

$1,657

Ruby red glass crystal can france 1840

Located in Berlin, DE

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Crystal

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box

$3,100

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box. This attractive ruby red glass lidded box is raised on its hand blown glass base with rounded c...

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Ormolu

Large Ruby RECTANGULAR Unique Murano Glass Jewelry Box

$3,017

Large Ruby RECTANGULAR Unique Murano Glass Jewelry Box

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Venezia, IT

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Culver MCM "Bolero" 22-Karat Gold & Ruby Red Highball Barware Set of 8 in Box

$825 / set

Culver MCM "Bolero" 22-Karat Gold & Ruby Red Highball Barware Set of 8 in Box

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Set of 2 Milano Clear & Ruby Red Glass Boxes

$265 / item

Set of 2 Milano Clear & Ruby Red Glass Boxes

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Located in Milan, IT

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Antique Moser Lidded "Ruby Cabochon" Pattern Gilt Glass Box

$495

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Liberty Plum, a ruby & purple cast glass textured lidded box by Angela Jarman

$8,867

Liberty Plum, a ruby & purple cast glass textured lidded box by Angela Jarman

By Angela Jarman

Located in London, GB

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Antique Bohemian Clear and Ruby Enameled Glass Casket Box, 19th Century

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H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 2.56 in

Antique Bohemian Clear and Ruby Enameled Glass Casket Box, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

An extraordinary jewelry casket box made of clear glass and hinged metal mounts with ruby decoration all around with gilded ruby and white enamel and gilding highlights Bohemia, 1870

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Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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19th Century Ruby Flash Casket. Beautiful shape and shade of red. See detailed pics. thnx

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French Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box

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Located in Pittsburgh, PA

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Antique Jewel Encrusted Gilt Bronze Dome Top Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Italian Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Sailboat Decoration

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Cut Sailboat Decoration And Original Brass Hardware.

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19th Century XL French Rub Red Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts

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19th Century XL French Rub Red Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts

Located in New York, NY

Excellent Antique 19th Century French Ruby Red Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts. Some imperfections in glass.

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19th C. Bohemian Ruby Cut-to-Clear Crystal Casket Starburst Lid , C. 1850-1875

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H 3.75 in W 6.25 in D 3 in

19th C. Bohemian Ruby Cut-to-Clear Crystal Casket Starburst Lid , C. 1850-1875

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The box retains its original gilt bronze mounts and hinge, which frame the crystal panels and provide structural support while adding elegant contrast to the richly colored glass.

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Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

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Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Fine jewelery casket box High quality ruby red glass and hinged bronze mounts Decorated all around with gilded enamel decoration Bohemia, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Ruby Bohemian Crystal Glass Jewel Casket Box

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Antique 19th Century Ruby Bohemian Crystal Glass Jewel Casket Box

Located in Rostock, MV

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Antique Ruby Bohemian Cut Glass Crystal Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

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Antique Ruby Bohemian Cut Glass Crystal Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

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19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box

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19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A stunning Bohemian ruby-colored glass jewelry box with functioning lock and key and brass fittings.

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Bohemian Gilt Decorated Ruby Glass Caddy with Interior Caddies, circa 1850

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H 5.5 in W 9.4 in L 5.5 in

Bohemian Gilt Decorated Ruby Glass Caddy with Interior Caddies, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

Large rectangular Bohemian ruby red glass caddy, with foliate gilt decoration on each side and ormolu mounts, circa 1850. The interior with two original twin bottles and a central ja...

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Very Large Exhibition Moser Table Box with Birds and Gold Ruby Glass, circa 1900

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Very Large Exhibition Moser Table Box with Birds and Gold Ruby Glass, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

This fabulous table box by moser was produced as an exhibition piece showing off the techniques they were so famous for, raised enamels birds so colorful and rich raised paste gildin...

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Antique Bohemian Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

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Antique Bohemian Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Fine Bohemian Clear and Ruby Red Glass Casket Jewelry Box with Hinged Bronze Mounts Lid is Framed in Dore Bronze Generously Decorated all Around with Gilded Enamel and Hunting Scen...

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French Ormolu-Mounted Ruby Glass Box, 19th Century

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French Ormolu-Mounted Ruby Glass Box, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Unique French ormolu-mounted ruby glass box, with lovely original key 19th century.

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Ormolu

Bohemian Ruby Overlay Glass Scenic Casket Box 19C

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H 4 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Bohemian Ruby Overlay Glass Scenic Casket Box 19C

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully decorated with five hand painted scenes of old German landmarks each titled. It has a hinged cover which is mounted with gilt metal around the rim, and opens via a keyhol...

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Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s

$210

H 1.38 in W 2.63 in D 2.38 in

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Beveled Glass Trinket Box

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Beveled Glass Trinket Box

Located in Pearland, TX

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Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Lyon France, circa 1900s

$260

H 3.13 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Lyon France, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Lyon, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid feat...

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Italian Murano Faceted Glass & Brass Hinged Box / Jewelry Box

$3,500

H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in

Italian Murano Faceted Glass & Brass Hinged Box / Jewelry Box

Located in North Miami, FL

This beautiful hinged Murano glass box in pristine clear faceted glass and brass trim and original decorative key and tassel. It is a wonderful desk or vanity accessory. THIS ITEM ...

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Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

$380

H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.13 in

Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Worlds Fair Lyon, France 18940s

$260

H 2.5 in W 3 in D 3.13 in

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Worlds Fair Lyon, France 18940s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Lyon, circa 1894 A charming French antique casket from circa 1890s with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fea...

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes

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Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box Souvenir Casket Bevelled Glass Grand Tour France 1900

$280

H 2.5 in W 2.63 in D 2.5 in

Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box Souvenir Casket Bevelled Glass Grand Tour France 1900

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Verdun, France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinge...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes

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Italian Amber Art Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts

$1,495

H 3.25 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

Italian Amber Art Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

A striking mid century amber art glass casket box featuring richly colored translucent amber glass with distinctive oval lens panels on each side that beautifully capture and refract...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Large in Amber with Brass Fittings

$2,975

H 5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Large in Amber with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The infusion of golden amber lends a mesmerizing allure to this enchanting hand-blown glass box from Murano, Italy. The warmth evokes a sense of luxury and sophistication, which is a...

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Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Smoked Bronze with Brass Detailing

$3,475

H 4.75 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Smoked Bronze with Brass Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings

$3,475

H 5 in W 7.25 in D 4.75 in

Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This warm and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber W/ Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. A sleek and minimal piece with incredible hues a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Antique Moser Cranberry Enameled & Ormolu Mounted Glass Casket Box

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in

Antique Moser Cranberry Enameled & Ormolu Mounted Glass Casket Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite antique glass casket box, attributed to the renowned Moser glassworks, exemplifies the opulence and artistry for which Moser is celebrated. The box is crafted from ric...

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Mid Century Murano Glass Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

$1,200

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

Mid Century Murano Glass Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Tampa, FL

A striking mid-century Murano art glass box designed by Alessandro Mandruzzato, one of Italy's most celebrated glass artisans. Crafted in the 1950s, this elegant box showcases Mandru...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks

$3,475

H 4.75 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Red Biedermeier Lidded Box in Overlay Glass

$559

H 3.55 in Dm 3.94 in

Red Biedermeier Lidded Box in Overlay Glass

Located in Hamburg, DE

Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Biedermeier era with this exquisite lidded box made of overlay glass. This piece stands out due to its masterful craftsmanship and the harmoni...

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Antique Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Cesare Roccheggiani, Rome c. 1875

$7,503

H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Antique Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Cesare Roccheggiani, Rome c. 1875

By Cesare Roccheggiani

Located in London, GB

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Jewelry Boxes

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Glass, Art Glass, Wood

19th Century Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Desk

$5,650

H 55.5 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian secretaire desk, in the Brighton Pavilion style. Having a frame of burnt bamboo, inset with lacquered panels hand-painted with birds and floral motifs. Its top panel hinged...

Category

Antique 1880s British Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

$10,970

H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in

Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...

Category

Antique 1820s French Restauration Bedroom Sets

Materials

Bronze

1970 Poliarte Albano Poli Italian design Space Age Glass Cube Table Lamp

$914

H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

1970 Poliarte Albano Poli Italian design Space Age Glass Cube Table Lamp

Located in Brescia, IT

Table lamp Albano Poli Poliarte Italy, 1970 Cube Lamp White glass and amethyst Perfette condizioni Perfect state of preservation

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Storage Case Piece Cabinet Wood Steel Legs Pink

$6,741 / item

H 70.87 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in

21st Century Matteo Zorzenoni Storage Case Piece Cabinet Wood Steel Legs Pink

By Matteo Zorzenoni

Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT

Oblò A Cabinet / Colorama Collection by Matteo Zorzenoni Oblò is a collection of cabinets and cupboards with a strong personality. Circular and oblong holes covered in glass charact...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

$140

H 4.88 in W 2.63 in D 1.38 in

Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Solid Brass Harem Pendant Lantern

$1,995

H 22 in Dm 5 in

Solid Brass Harem Pendant Lantern

Located in Hanover, MA

I am a brass-aholic and this is an incredible piece of machine turned solid brass with quatrefoil perforations. It unscrews in four sections and has a single socket. The brass glea...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Oversized Dice Sculpture with Red Dots by Charles Hollis Jones

$2,250 / set

H 4 in W 4 in D 4 in

Oversized Dice Sculpture with Red Dots by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage oversized Lucite sculpture designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s. The sculpture is 4" square and the Lucite is clear and free of clouding, craze or hazing. The pain...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic

Art Deco / Nouveau Cast Iron Bench, Figural Violinist Motif, Painted

$980

H 22 in W 25 in D 11.5 in

Art Deco / Nouveau Cast Iron Bench, Figural Violinist Motif, Painted

Located in Buffalo, NY

Charming and unusual Art Deco / Art Nouveau Cast Iron Bench, Wonderfully decorated and casted,,featuring almost mythological greek Figural Violinist Motif.. appears to be hand painte...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Stained Glass Panel Depicting the Goodess Nyx

$8,833

H 53.55 in W 23.82 in D 0.4 in

Large Antique Stained Glass Panel Depicting the Goodess Nyx

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large antique late 19th century stained glass panel depicting an allegorical classical maiden, thought to be the goddess Nyx, in the manner of Stephen Adam & Son, Glasgow. The pan...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows

Materials

Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine

Male Mannequin designed by Moth Figuren, Germany , 1930s

$2,114

H 72.84 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Male Mannequin designed by Moth Figuren, Germany , 1930s

By Moch Figuren

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very rare male adjustable mannequin antique 1920’s art deco German display mannequin. Lovely art deco period hand painted face and real hair. Beautiful 1920’s characterisation and st...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Upholstery, Plaster

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Ruby Glass Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ruby glass box for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and art glass, every ruby glass box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ruby glass box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ruby glass box, designed in the Art Deco or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Ruby Glass Box?

A ruby glass box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,425, while the lowest priced sells for $499 and the highest can go for as much as $4,895.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

Questions About Ruby Glass Box

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.
What is Bohemian ruby glass?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In the 19th century, Bohemian glassmakers produced a ruby shade of glass by using copper. It was carved and enameled in the decorative Bohemian style. You’ll find a variety of Bohemian ruby glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bohemian ruby glass refers to any ruby-colored example of Bohemian glass. Bohemian glassware originated in the Czech Republic in what used to be known as Bohemia. Glassmaking traces back to the 13th century in the region and continues to this day. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Bohemian glass from some of the world’s top sellers.
How is ruby glass made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How ruby glass is made involves adding a dissolved gold solution called gold chloride to the molten glass. In some cases, glassmakers also add a small amount of tin. You'll find a variety of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is ruby glass valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Yes, some ruby glass is valuable. Generally, the selling price of ruby glass has appreciated over the years, largely because collectors prize its appearance, and the delicate nature of the glass has led to breakage, limiting the available supply. How much a particular piece is worth depends on its age, maker, type and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can provide you with an estimate of your piece's value. Find a variety of ruby glass 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.