{"product_id":"antique-amber-carnival-glass-vase-c-1910-1930-ribbed-iridescent-pressed-glass","title":"Antique Amber Carnival Glass Vase c.1910–1930 | Ribbed Iridescent Pressed Glass","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eEarly 20th-Century American Carnival Glass Vase\u003cbr data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003eAmber iridescent pressed glass\u003cbr data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eMaker unidentified\u003cbr data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003ec.1910–1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003eAn early 20th-century pressed glass vase produced in amber iridescent glass, featuring vertical ribbing, a cinched waist, and a flared scalloped rim. The form was created using a multi-part mold, then treated with an iridescent metallic finish to enhance depth and light reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003eThe ribbed surface intensifies the iridescence, shifting between warm amber, copper, and gold tones depending on light angle. The vase’s proportions and construction align with American carnival glass production during its peak years prior to the Great Depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3934\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3958\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003e→ Pressed glass\u003cbr data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"3977\"\u003e→ Amber iridescent (“carnival”) finish\u003cbr data-start=\"4015\" data-end=\"4018\"\u003e→ Ribbed vertical mold pattern\u003cbr data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4051\"\u003e→ Flared scalloped rim\u003cbr data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4076\"\u003e→ Maker unidentified\u003cbr data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4099\"\u003e→ Circa 1910–1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4123\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4150\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4455\"\u003eCarnival glass was developed in the United States in the early 20th century as an affordable alternative to luxury art glass. By applying metallic salts to pressed glass forms, manufacturers created iridescent surfaces that echoed the appearance of more expensive blown glass without the associated cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4457\" data-end=\"4747\"\u003eThese pieces were widely distributed through department stores, mail-order catalogs, and fairs, making decorative glass accessible to middle-class households. Taller vases such as this were intended for display rather than daily handling, which contributes to their relative scarcity today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4752\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4754\" data-end=\"4780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4757\" data-end=\"4780\"\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4809\"\u003eVery good antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4811\" data-end=\"4997\"\u003eThe vase shows minor surface wear consistent with age. No cracks or structural damage are observed. The iridescent finish remains vibrant, with even coloration across the ribbed surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5002\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5007\" data-end=\"5038\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5079\"\u003eThis piece is about light and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5081\" data-end=\"5374\"\u003eIts vertical ribbing and warm iridescence create visual movement without ornament. It functions equally well as a standalone sculptural object or as a vessel for dried or minimal arrangements. The form integrates naturally into both traditional and modern interiors without reading as novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5376\" data-end=\"5379\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5381\" data-end=\"5411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5384\" data-end=\"5411\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5412\" data-end=\"5655\"\u003eViridian Eclection curates objects that reflect how beauty was manufactured, marketed, and lived with. This carnival glass vase represents an early 20th-century moment when decorative design became accessible without sacrificing visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5660\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42852404428905,"sku":null,"price":43.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/E2958FBF-DFAC-494E-85BE-85473DA53C69_1_105_c.jpg?v=1769423207","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/antique-amber-carnival-glass-vase-c-1910-1930-ribbed-iridescent-pressed-glass","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}