Simons Maison
Amber Wine Glasses Set Of 2
CA$25.00CAD
In Stock
This set includes two amber-tinted wine glasses made of soda-lime glass, each with a 480 ml (16 oz.) fill capacity and dimensions of 3.25 inches (8.5 cm) in diameter by 8.75 inches (22 cm) tall. The glasses feature vertically ribbed bowls and slender stems, and are dishwasher safe but not microwave safe. They are intended for serving wine, with matching pieces sold separately.
- Color
- Amber
- Material
- Soda-lime glass
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Barware
Color
Bronze/Amber
Size
SET/2
Specifications
A set of two amber wine glasses with a warm hue, made from soda-lime glass, dishwasher safe.
Dishwasher safe, do not microwave, 480 ml capacity.
- Color
- Amber · orange
- Material
- Soda-lime glass
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.25x3.25x8.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Barware
Additional Attributes
- bright and warm amber hue
- soda-lime glass
- dishwasher safe
- do not microwave
- set of 2
- matching pieces sold separately
- 480 ml fill capacity
- 3.25 inch diameter x 8.75 inch tall
Product Insights
These amber wine glasses offer a bright warm hue that complements linens and candlelight while resisting fading and masking stains. Their lightweight soda-lime glass and wide 480ml bowl enable vigorous swirling and blind tasting by concealing visual cues. However, the material is prone to thermal shock, requiring avoidance of microwaving and aluminum cookware, and demanding a low-alkalinity detergent and rinse aid to prevent etching and film. Priced at $25 CAD for two, they deliver artisanal-stemware aesthetics with the practicality of dishwasher safety and endless recyclability.
Verified claims
- Amber hue
- Bright warm amber hue leans orange and complements linens and candlelight.
- Design benefits
- Through-colored amber tint resists fading and masks stains; lightweight glass and wide bowl allow swirling and blind tasting.
- Care
- Prevent hard-water film and etching by using a low-alkalinity detergent and rinse aid.
- Material
- Soda-lime glass is lead-free, lightweight at 2.5 g/cm³, and prone to thermal shock.
- Capacity
- 480ml bowl leaves ample airspace for swirling a 150ml pour.
- Tasting experience
- Amber tint masks stains and visual cues for blind tasting, and the 480ml bowl allows vigorous swirling for aroma release.
- Loading and drying
- Use top rack only and air-dry setting for best longevity.
- Aluminum avoidance
- Keep away from aluminum cookware to avoid cloudy film.
- Stain masking
- Amber tint conceals red-wine stains and lipstick marks.
- Microwave safety
- Avoid microwaving; soda-lime glass can crack from thermal stress.
- Recyclability
- Endlessly recyclable soda-lime glass reduces waste.
- Dishwasher safe
- Dishwasher safe without etching or clouding.
- Value
- At $25 CAD for two, these glasses match artisanal stemware aesthetics.
- Amber tint and design
- The amber tint hides stains and enables blind tastings, and the bowl allows vigorous swirling.
Product record
- Title
- Amber Wine Glasses Set Of 2
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What soda-lime glass means for durability and use
- The soda-lime formulation uses soda ash and limestone instead of lead oxide, so these glasses avoid the lead-leaching concern that accompanies many antique or low-grade crystal decanters, making them a safer choice for daily wine enjoyment and acidic marinades.
- At around 2.5 g/cm³, soda-lime glass is substantially less dense than lead crystal (closer to 3.0 g/cm³), so these 480 ml wine glasses have an effortless, airy presence on the table — you can swirl and sip without forearm fatigue even after several refills.
- Because the soda-lime glass is tinted with metal oxides added to the molten batch, the warm amber tone is a permanent, through-colored property of the material — it won't wear, peel, or react with the wine inside, even over years of dishwasher cycles.
- Soda-lime glass has a high coefficient of thermal expansion (roughly 9 × 10⁻⁶/°C), which means rapid, uneven heating can build internal stress until the glass cracks — exactly why the product card states ‘Do not put in the microwave’ and why you should avoid pouring boiling water into them straight from the fridge.
- Unlike hand-blown crystal that can etch or cloud in the dishwasher, soda-lime glass’s resistance to alkaline detergents and thermal cycling makes its ‘dishwasher safe’ label a testament to its robustness rather than just a marketing claim — these are meant to be stacked and sanitized without fuss.
- Soda-lime glass is one of the easiest materials to recycle: it can be endlessly remelted into new glass without any loss in purity or quality, so the set’s environmental footprint is lighter than plastic or coated paper options.
How the amber tint affects wine tasting
- Amber glassware has surged as a staple of summer tablescapes and rustic-chic entertaining, its warm glow complementing natural linens and candlelight; at $25 CAD for two, these glasses deliver that Instagram-friendly aesthetic without the premium pricing of hand-blown artisanal stemware.
- The 480ml capacity holds a standard 150ml pour while leaving over 300ml of airspace, ample for vigorous swirling to release aromas without sloshing — so the tint does not impede the mechanical steps of wine tasting.
- The deep amber tint obscures red wine sediment, tannin streaks, and lipstick marks that stand out on clear glassware, keeping the table setting polished through a long dinner without mid-course rinsing — a subtle hosting advantage.
- Since the tint softens visual cues like rim variation and color depth, these glasses can serve as a casual blind-tasting tool, encouraging guests to rely on bouquet, texture, and finish rather than preconceptions tied to a wine’s appearance.
Dishwasher safety and long-term care
- Calcium and magnesium deposits from hard water leave a whitish film that is especially noticeable on translucent amber glass, muting its glow — adding a rinse aid each wash and periodically running an empty dishwasher with a citric acid cleaner removes these mineral layers before they bake into the surface during heated drying.
- Placing these 8.75-inch glasses on the top rack only, with tines keeping them separated and upright, prevents them from tipping into the heating element, rubbing against other items, or suffering the direct radiant heat that accelerates chemical attack and can cause stress cracks over time.
- Soda-lime glass is chemically susceptible to high-pH dishwasher detergents (pH 10–12), which can irreversibly leach silica from the surface and create a permanent milky haze that dulls the warm amber color; using a low-alkalinity, phosphate-free detergent on a gentle cycle slows this etching and keeps the glass brilliant for years.
- Choosing an air-dry or energy-saver setting over a heated dry cycle reduces the thermal shock soda-lime glass experiences, lowering the probability of sudden cracking after repeated cycles and helping the surface finish remain smooth and clear rather than developing micro-fractures.
- Residual acidic foods or aluminum cookware in the same dishwasher load can trigger electrolytic corrosion on soda-lime glass during high-temperature wash phases, causing a cloudy surface film; rinsing off heavy food residues and keeping aluminum items on the bottom rack isolates the glasses from this reaction.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Two identical stemmed wine glasses made from translucent amber-tinted glass, shown upright with visible bowls, stems, and round flat bases; subtle vertical ribbing visible on the bowls.
- Pair compositionTwo upright stemmed wine glasses positioned side by side with a narrow gap, both fully visible from rim to base and shown straight-on.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.86 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.86 (high) - Bowl shape and rimLarge rounded bowls with a slightly tapered top and thin straight rim, bowls are taller than they are wide.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.50 (high) - Vertical ribbingSubtle evenly spaced vertical ribs or molded grooves run down the exterior of each bowl from rim toward the base of the bowl.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - Stem detailLong slender stems that narrow slightly in the middle and join a flared round base; stems are the same amber-tinted glass as the bowls.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.36 (high) - Base and reflectionFlat circular bases sit on a glossy reflective surface that creates a clear vertical reflection of each stem and base below them.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.74 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Glass translucency and highlightsTranslucent amber glass shows even internal shading with vertical gradient highlights along the curved surfaces and darker amber near the bowls' base and stems.
Other
Studio shot with warm backlighting on a neutral beige gradient background and a reflective surface beneath the glasses; even soft lighting produces clear silhouettes and reflections.
- Background and lightingSmooth warm beige gradient background with stronger illumination behind the glasses creating silhouette effect and soft even front illumination on the glass surfaces.
- Shot compositionCentered symmetrical composition with both glasses vertically aligned and spaced evenly horizontally; image cropped with small margins around the glasses.
- Reflective surfaceGlossy horizontal surface creates a clear mirror reflection of each glass that is vertically aligned under the base.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
amber· glass bowls, stems and bases#A46C13- Pair compositionTwo upright stemmed wine glasses positioned side by side with a narrow gap, both fully visible from rim to base and shown straight-on.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of the upper and mid portions of a single amber-tinted wine glass showing the bowl with vertical fluted panels, rim, lower bowl curve, and the upper part of the stem.
- Bowl shapeLarge rounded bowl with a gently tapering upper lip visible from a near-frontal angle; the rim is circular but the top edge appears slightly scalloped by the vertical paneling.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.02 · w 0.70 · h 0.70 (high) - Vertical fluted panelsEvenly spaced vertical fluted ridges run from the rim down toward the base of the bowl, creating subtle vertical seams and faint shadow lines.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high) - Material and finishTranslucent colored glass with a smooth glossy finish; highlights and reflections are visible on the curved surfaces.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.03 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - Lower bowl and partial stemLower curvature of the bowl transitions to the upper part of a slender stem that is visible at the bottom center of the image.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Surface detailSmall textures and slight waviness in the glass surface are visible along some vertical seams, producing thin darker lines.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.65 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up with a light neutral gradient background, soft even lighting, and the product cropped on the right side of the frame.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop framing the glass off-center toward the right, showing primarily the front and right side of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain light background with a warm neutral gradient from left to right, no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting produces smooth highlights and long vertical reflections on the glass surface, with a brighter area toward the left background.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.80 · h 0.90 (high) - Image limitationsOnly part of the glass is visible; base and full stem are cropped out of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
warm amber· bowl and stem#ECB364- Bowl shapeLarge rounded bowl with a gently tapering upper lip visible from a near-frontal angle; the rim is circular but the top edge appears slightly scalloped by the vertical paneling.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Are these glasses made with lead-free glass?
- These glasses are made of soda-lime glass, which is typically lead-free.
- How does the amber color look in person compared to the product photos? Is it more orange or brown?
- The product is described as having a 'bright and warm amber hue,' so it leans more orange than brown, giving a sunny, vibrant look. For the best representation, we suggest viewing customer photos if available.