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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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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
Amber Wine Goblets, Provincial by Imperial Glass - Set of 4
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 gorgeous wine goblets in amber glass. Made in the "Provincial" pattern by Imperial Glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
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
Set of 6 FIZZY amber glasses with ivory glass rims, by Giberto Venezia
By Giberto Venezia
Located in Venezia, IT
The Fizzy Glasses have a classic cylindrical form, handblown in Murano using the traditional rigà
Category
2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Ten Amber Venetian Glass Bowls or Cups
Located in Stockton, NJ
A set of ten amber Venetian glass bowls or cups. Matching set of plates also available.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 7 German Jagdhaus Series Amber Glass Carafe & Drinking Glasses, 1960s
By Wilhelm Braun Feldweg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Jagdhaus Series Amber Glass Carafe and Drinking Glasses by Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
