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What is amber glass?
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Amber glass is a dark-stained glass that is obtained by adding iron, sulphur and carbon to the molten glass mixture. This gives it the characteristic dark hue. Amber glass in bottle-making is used to protect sensitive contents from sunlight. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary amber glass items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Colony Crown Topaz Amber Glasses, Set of 8
By Colony Glass
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of eight amber glasses made by Colony for their Crown Topaz collection. Glasses are pressed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Anchor Hocking Fairfield Amber Glasses, Set of 8
By Anchor Hocking
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of eight Anchor Hocking Fairfield amber glasses. Sculptural cut glasses are decorated with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Wrought Iron Hanging Lanterns with Amber Glass, SET OF 3, PRICE PER EACH
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 3 Wrought Iron Hanging Lanterns with Amber Glass, Italy late 19th Century. PRICE PER EACH.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Indiana Glass Amber Decanter Set, 8 Pieces
By Indiana Glass Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Tiara amber glass decanter set in the Sandwich pattern by Indiana Glass Company, circa 1970. Set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Indiana Glass Kings Crown Amber Coupe Glasses - Set of 4
By Indiana Glass Company
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 gorgeous coupe glasses with a lovely ornate design in amber glass. Made in the King's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vereco, France. Six-person tea set in amber glass. Modernist design.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Glass
