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What is amber glassware?

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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
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Set of 2 Calypso Pink and Amber Wine Glasses by Serena Confalonieri
By Serena Confalonieri
Located in Milan, IT
Raise these stunning wine glasses and clink them freely, knowing they are crafted of hand-blown borosilicate glass and will not shatter or crack.
Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

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.
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Set of 4 Wine Glasses, Amber Footed Design by Timo Sarpaneva, 1970s
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1970s Wine Glasses Set of 4, Amber Textured Footed Design by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Elegant Table Decor, Gift Idea This Vintage set of 4 wine glasses from the 1970s is ...
Category

20th Century Finnish Barware

Materials

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 finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious objec...
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 bold white lettering repeated three times around the edge.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Velvet Clear with Amber Satin Base Wine Glasses
By Creart
Located in Milan, IT
set of 6 wine glasses defined by a clear silhouette and a slender satin-finished stem in amber tones, designed to bring a refined accent to the table.
Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

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