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A beautifully scalloped amber pressed glass platter styled as a versatile catch-all tray—perfect for console, coffee table, or vanity use—featured …
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A beautifully scalloped amber pressed glass platter styled as a versatile catch-all tray—perfect for console, coffee table, or vanity use—featured here as part of our Coastal Breeze Collection.
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Extended Description
This vintage amber pressed glass platter offers a refined balance of decorative charm and everyday functionality. Featuring a softly scalloped edge and delicate floral motif, the piece captures light beautifully across its warm-toned surface, creating depth and visual interest whether displayed alone or styled within a vignette.
While originally designed as serveware, this piece transitions effortlessly into a modern decorative role. Its shallow form and generous diameter make it ideal as a catch-all tray for keys, jewelry, or everyday essentials, as well as a styling anchor for coffee tables, consoles, and vanities.
The warm amber tone adds a subtle richness that pairs exceptionally well with neutral interiors, while the pressed floral detailing introduces a touch of vintage elegance without feeling overly ornate. This duality allows the piece to move easily between coastal, transitional, and softly glamorous settings.
As shown, this platter has been styled as part of our Coastal Breeze Collection, where its warm glass tone contrasts beautifully with light wood finishes, natural textures, and soft neutral palettes—creating a relaxed, designer-curated look.
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Dimensions
14" diameter (approx.)
Low-profile height
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Condition Report
Very good vintage condition.
- No cracks or structural damage observed
- Light, age-appropriate surface wear consistent with vintage glass
- Minor surface variations typical of pressed glass production
- Clean and ready for use or display
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Why We Love It
- Versatile function as both platter and decorative tray
- Warm amber tone enhances a wide range of interiors
- Scalloped edge and floral motif add subtle vintage character
- Perfect for layered styling in curated spaces
- Easy, high-impact decorative upgrade for multiple rooms
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Historical Context & Attribution
Pressed glass gained popularity throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries as a way to produce decorative yet accessible glassware with intricate patterns. This piece reflects that tradition, combining ornamental detailing with practical form, now reinterpreted as a modern styling object.
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Styled With (Available in Our Shop)
- Textured Botanical Relief Ceramic Bottle Vase (Coastal Breeze Collection)
- Vintage Amber Glass Bottle Vase
- Neutral Table Lamp with Linen Shade
- Coastal Console / Vanity Table
- Decorative Coral Object & Neutral Ceramic Bowl
(All items shown in styled images may be available separately—please inquire for bundle opportunities.)
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 14ʺD × 1ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Amber
- Condition Notes
- ## Condition Report This piece is in very good vintage condition, presenting beautifully with light, age-appropriate wear. The platter is … more## Condition Report This piece is in very good vintage condition, presenting beautifully with light, age-appropriate wear. The platter is crafted from pressed amber glass, featuring a softly scalloped rim and an embossed decorative motif radiating from the center. The pattern consists of stylized foliate elements—reminiscent of fleur-de-lis forms—pressed into the glass, giving the piece both texture and visual depth. These details remain crisp and well-defined throughout. The glass surface is clean and structurally sound, with no cracks or chips observed. Light surface scratching and minor wear are present, consistent with age and normal use, and most visible under close inspection or direct light. These do not detract from the overall presentation. The warm amber tone shows natural variation in density and translucency, particularly along the edges and raised pattern areas. This is inherent to pressed glass of the period and contributes to the character and visual richness of the piece. The underside shows minor wear to the base from surface contact, as expected, along with faint evidence of prior labeling that has since been removed. No structural issues are present. Overall, a well-preserved example of vintage pressed amber glass, with strong clarity, intact patterning, and excellent decorative appeal. less
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