{"product_id":"mid-century-bohemian-ruby-flashed-8-oz-tumblers-czechoslovakia-c-1950s-1970s-set-of-4","title":"Mid-Century Bohemian Ruby Flashed 8 oz Tumblers – Czechoslovakia c. 1950s–1970s | Set of 4","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eA striking set of four mid-century European tumblers featuring luminous ruby flashed glass over a sculptural pressed clear base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eEach glass holds approximately 8 ounces and is designed with a gently flared rim, balanced atop a dimensional base with repeating oval medallion motifs. The contrast between the saturated cranberry tone and the crystal-clear foundation gives these an architectural presence uncommon in everyday barware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eThey are substantial in hand. Confident. Designed for real entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eRuby flashed glass was widely produced in post-war Europe, particularly in Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic), where glassmaking traditions date back centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eBy the 1950s and 1960s, European factories began exporting decorative yet accessible glassware to the United States. These pieces were made using a clear molded base, then layered with a thin fusion of ruby-toned glass. The result: dramatic color without the weight or cost of solid cased crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eThis was the era of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eFormal cocktail hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eLow walnut tables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eSunken living rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eEntertaining that felt intentional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eThese glasses were made for that world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eOrigin: Czechoslovakia (attributed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eDate: Circa 1950s–1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eMaterial: Ruby flashed glass over pressed clear base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eCapacity: Approximately 8 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eQuantity: Set of four\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eFinish: Molded oval relief base with flared ruby bowl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eNo visible chips or cracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eStrong, even color saturation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eLight age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eStructurally sound and display-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eBecause modern glassware feels disposable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eThese feel deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eThey catch the light at golden hour and throw deep crimson reflections across wood surfaces. They elevate something as simple as sparkling water. They transform a casual pour into a ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eThey pair beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eDark wood interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eBrass accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eMid-century furnishings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eMoody dining rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eHoliday tablescapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eThis is glassware that creates atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eAnd atmosphere is everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eAt Viridian, we curate objects that carry both craftsmanship and narrative. 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