{"product_id":"vintage-ruby-red-art-glass-bud-vase-with-clear-pedestal-base-c-1960s-1980s","title":"Vintage Ruby Red Art Glass Bud Vase with Clear Pedestal Base, c. 1960s–1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking vintage art glass bud vase featuring a rich ruby-red body, elongated teardrop profile, narrow neck, and dramatically flared rim. The saturated red glass is balanced by a substantial clear square pedestal base, giving the piece a sculptural, jewel-like presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-shaped upper rim introduces subtle asymmetry and movement, while the clear base visually lifts the darker ruby body and creates contrast between color and transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: c. 1960s–1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Mid-Century Modern \/ Vintage Art Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Unidentified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vase reflects the decorative art glass traditions of the mid-to-late twentieth century, when bold color, elongated silhouettes, and sculptural forms became increasingly prominent in modern interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout an original label, signature, or documented factory mark, the piece is conservatively attributed as unidentified vintage art glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vase begins with a clear square pedestal base supporting a rounded ruby-red body that gradually narrows into a long, slender neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the top, the glass opens into a broad flared mouth with a softly ruffled and irregular edge. The sculpted rim creates an organic contrast against the otherwise controlled vertical silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep ruby coloration shifts dramatically depending on light, appearing nearly black along the thicker edges while glowing bright crimson where the glass is most translucent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby-red art glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear glass pedestal base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-shaped flared rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural elongated body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished clear foot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe irregularity of the rim and subtle variation in the body are consistent with individually worked decorative glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vase presents beautifully with expected minor surface wear consistent with age and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major chips or cracks are visible in the photographed areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor surface marks, bubbles, tool marks, and subtle irregularities may be present as part of the original glassmaking process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: Private collection; further provenance unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Height: 7.88 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Width: 2.25 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Depth: 2.25 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions should be independently confirmed prior to shipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Endures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strength of this piece lies in its simplicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elongated silhouette, saturated ruby color, and clear architectural base create a composition that feels both decorative and restrained. Its narrow profile makes it particularly well suited for a single stem, small floral cutting, collected glass display, vanity arrangement, or layered shelf styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the deep red body and transparent pedestal gives the vase a luminous quality that changes continuously with its surroundings and available light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47907996303465,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/38E93835-69F8-46C7-9D4C-2924B515D56F.jpg?v=1786838383","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/vintage-ruby-red-art-glass-bud-vase-with-clear-pedestal-base-c-1960s-1980s","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}