I Used to Think Amber Glass Instantly Dated an Interior, but This Store Has Just Revived the Retro 70s Trend
Starting from just £13, Autumn is the perfect time to embrace this warm, earthy accent decor
I remember having a conversation with an equally design-enthusiastic friend a while back about amber glass accents. She loved them, but me? Not so much. Synonymous with the 70s, I felt like it instantly dated an interior. Well, now that style is trendy again, and amber glass is all over H&M Home's latest vases, so I guess the joke's on me.
Amber glass was originally used for more practical purposes. The warm brownish-orange tint blocked out UV, so it worked to protect the contents of medicine containers, beer bottles, and apothecary jars. Then in the 70s, as the design world started to shift away from the shiny, Space Age chrome accents of the 60s towards colors and materials that felt warmer and more earth-connected, amber glass became hugely popular again.
And now, in 2025, it's back. The 'modern retro' aesthetic shows no signs of slowing, and one of the easiest ways to embrace it is through amber glass decor. Even easier? H&M Home's Autumn 2025 collection is full of it. I'm thinking of styling a vase somewhere that gets lots of natural light, to cast a soft, amber glow across my space. Here are the styles I'm tossing up between.
I'm particularly drawn to the tall, sculptural silhouette of this amber glass vase. It reminds me of Marimekko's iconic Urna vase, but on a pedestal, which feels very 2025.
With the same fluidly-folded details of the hand-blown Murano glass vases by Venetian glass masters, Venini, it's hard not to like this sculptural piece in a rich amber color.
With its clever mix of clear and amber glass, this small vase would look just as good left as is, as it does with a simple stem (like it's shown above). Perfect for coffee table styling where height isn't the goal.
This handmade amber glass vase looks way more expensive than its £40 price tag. Perfect for larger bouquets (or branches), it would look just as good without anything in it. Just imagine how the light would play with those details.
This amber glass vase is just like the first option, but flipped, perfect for anchoring larger branches or stems. And imagine the two designs styled next to each other — for just £12.99, why not?
Okay, I know what you're going to say: 'This isn't a vase'. But why not? I could easily see this stunning scalloped amber glass bowl styled with a Japanese Kenzan flower holder (available on Amazon) for a strikingly sculptural display.
And again, while not technically advertised as a vase, this amber glass lantern could easily double as not only somewhere to style a tealight, but also a bunch of flowers. The thick, bubbled glass would reflect sunlight beautifully, too.
Once again, proof that it's all about the smaller details, this 'extra-small' amber glass vase obviously looks good on your coffee table, but would work just as well styled on a bookshelf or even your WFH desk.
Last but not least, this stunning, large tiered amber glass vase would make for the perfect centerpiece either on the end of your kitchen island or counter, or in the middle of a round dining table. With florals or without — it would look good either way.
While amber is certainly a big trend when it comes to 70s color palettes, it's not the only way to achieve the look. Think anything earthy, warm, and comforting — which also happens to be the perfect scheme for Autumn styling.
