Cavalier Ruby Champagne Coupe by Cristal d'Arques - Durann

A striking expression of 1970s mid-century French design, this ruby-red champagne coupe evokes both celebration and allure. Its clear pedestal, bearing the graceful contrast of stem and foot, lends the piece a sculptural balance that elevates any table with understated drama.

Product Details:

• Height: 3 1/8 in (approx. 7.9 cm)
• Width (bowl diameter): 3 1/4 in (approx. 8.3 cm)
• Blown glass construction
• Crafted in France
• Discontinued piece from the vintage Cavalier Ruby line
• Piece code: S

Sensory Description:

Visually, the coupe appears as if the bowl holds liquid rubies; its deep red hue gleams with a glossy intensity that captures and reflects light, drawing the eye. The sensation is both festive and refined, evocative of candlelit dinners and avant-garde soirées. Though made of pressed or blown glass, the clarity and luster suggest a resonance close to crystal, offering a tactile coolness and solid weight that feels substantial yet elegant in the hand.

Producer's Background:

The Cavalier Ruby pattern was produced by Cristal d’Arques–Durand, part of the French Arc Group and associated with its Luminarc brand offerings. Arc, originally founded in 1825 in Arques, France, by Georges Durand, became a leader in mechanized glass production under his descendant Jacques Durand, who introduced automated techniques in the mid-20th century. The Cristal d’Arques brand emerged in 1968, pioneering affordable lead-crystal stemware produced via automation, effectively democratizing luxury glassware. The Cavalier Ruby collection likely dates from the late 1970s through the 1980s, a period when richly colored glassware was especially fashionable.

Serving Suggestions

Use this coupe as a festive vessel for sparkling cocktails, elegant sorbet servings, or petite desserts; its rich red bowl adds drama to every presentation. Serve chilled: ideally, the glass should be slightly cold to the touch (around 45 °F / 7 °C). The color lends itself beautifully to seasonal themes, think raspberry sorbet or sparkling rosé catching the light, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day, winter holidays, or mid-century-inspired gatherings.