I have to say, based on looking at the photo on Wikipedia, that I do not like the Amber Room. Appreciate the work that went into it, but I could not stand to stay in it for more than 2 minutes. Too much going on there for my taste.
What people wrote about it is that it was dazzling to the eyes and senses in that the sun, reflected light and candle light would hit the room in certain ways that when walking in it the amber would glisten and sparkle in such a way to appear that the room was alive and moving.
It was also full of carvings that tell a long history. So it’s a jewel, an art, a book and a wonder all at once.
I guess one has to see it to understand why people went on about it so much.
I’m with you. Retro aristocracy bling. Ornament is obsolete