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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.
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.
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.
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.
Category
Vintage 1970s 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.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Glass
Amber Coupe Cocktail Glasses, "Kings Crown" by Indiana Glass, Set of 4, 1970s
By Indiana Glass Company
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 gorgeous coupe glasses with a lovely ornate design in amber glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
