Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What is amber glassware?

1 Answer
What is amber glassware?
Amber glassware is pale yellow glass, tinted with a mixture of sulfur and red iron oxide. In the 16th century, amber glassware was used as medicine bottles to help prevent the medication from deteriorating in light. You’ll find a variety of amber glassware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Amber Wine Glass on 1stDibs
Pair Art Deco Murano MVM Cappellin Amber Wine Glasses, circa 1925
By MVM Cappelin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Murano MVM Cappellin amber wine glasses dating from around 1925. The glasses have
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

18th Century Antique Amber Wine Roemer Glass
Located in Chonburi, TH
This 18th-century amber wine glass embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. Its
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Vase Vess Solid Amber Onyx Collectible Design Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious and big Champagne bucket sculpted by hand from a solid block of amber onyx. The polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Onyx

Bolla Wine Amber Glass Ashtrays - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Bolla wine amber glass ashtrays. Each ashtray has three cigarette rests and 'Bolla' in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Calypso Wine Set Amber
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Milano, MI
delicate transparencies. All of these borosilicate glass pieces are handcrafted in Italy.
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

classic set of 6 beautiful mouth blown Art Deco wine glasses France amber glass
Located in Landshut, BY
very classic art deco wine glasses amber glass made in France ar. 1930 in perfect condition
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Shop All