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Glass Bookend, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Glass bookend is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s.
A mid-century bookend
Category
1970s Italian Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Blenko Stylized Bamboo Glass Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast clear glass bookends with a stylized bamboo motif by Blenko.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Blenko handmade Art glass Bookend
Located in Seattle, WA
A single Blenko glass bookend. Heavy. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Minimalist Clear Glass Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Minimalist clear glass bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends are in very
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Handmade Glass Bookends by Blenko - a Pair
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of handmade glass bookends with smooth top and textured sides by Blenko Glass, USA circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Bookends
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Murano glass bookends, unmarked, clear glass with amber glass. One is a cube with a
Category
20th Century Italian Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Murano Amber Green Glass Bookends - a Pair
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green amber Italian art glass bookend sculptures. Can be used
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Ice Block Emerald Glass Bookends by Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of of free flow ice block emerald glass bookends by Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends originate from the
Category
1930s American Art Deco Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Pair of Cathay Frosted Lu Tung Imperial Glass Bookends
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare pair of Lu Tung frosted glass by Imperial glass designed by Virginia Evans.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Vintage Triangular Cast Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An awesome pair of heavy mid-century modern cast glass triangle shaped bookends by Blenko. Two
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Pair of Glass Bookends in the Style of Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pieces but also are perfect for bookends, especially in a Childs room. They are molded glass but
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Sommerso Art Glass Bookends
Located in Englewood, NJ
A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass "Sommerso" decorated bookends decorated in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Glass Bookend Vases By Carl Erikson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderfully unique pair of mid-century modern glass vases double as bookends for a fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Bookends by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of heavy green and blue Murano glass book ends by maestro Luciano Gaspari, circa 1950.
Born
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Clear Glass Half Moon Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous clear glass half moon bookends designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. They are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Signed M. Lima Abstract Bronze and Glass Bookends, Nude Profiles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed, M. Lima Abstract Bronze and Glass Bookends, Nude Profiles, circa Late 20th Century
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Category
20th Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Solid Italian Glass Blocks Wrapped Leather Bookends in the Style of Gucci
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of Italian solid green glass bookends wrapped on leather, with decorative brass emblem
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Brass
Pair Cenedese Murano Vaseline Glass Bookends with Applied Elephant Decoration
By Cenedese
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing pair of Murano bookends by Cenedese circa 1950’s. Bookends retain an original label dating
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Blown Glass
H 6.5 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers. In overall excellent condition, with no chips
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers. In overall excellent condition, with no chips
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s
By Blenko Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking pair of duck glass bookends by Blenko, circa 1980s.
Pair of Blenko Ducks bookends featured
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Murano Floral Decorated Bookends
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian art glass bookends each decorated with Millefiori decoration
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial set Italian Murano pear fruit and egg decorative art glass bookends or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare emerald green solid cast glass with
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Archemide Seguso Murano Gold Sommerso Polvery Glass Bookend Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Murano Seguso, Glass pear sculpture bookend flat on the side and bottom gorgeous colors
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 2 Thick Glass Bookends in the Style of P. Chiesa for Fontana A. 50s Italy
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 bookends in thick Nile green glass, with curved tubular metal structural element. In the
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Metal
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.14 in
Mid-20th Century Murano Glass Bookends by Luciano Gaspari – Striking Pair
By Luciano Gaspari
Located in CABA, AR
produced many of his works at the prestigious Salviati glassworks, using the renowned Murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Large Abstract Sommerso Bookends by Luciano Gaspari for Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Luciano Gaspari
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of large abstract sommerso bookends by Luciano Gaspari for Murano Glass, circa 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Blown Glass
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Blenko Ice Glass Elephant Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of tinted ice blue glass stylized elephant bookends. Blenko Glass Co.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Art Glass Elephant Bookends
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Art Glass Elephant Bookends. Metal heads and smoky and clear glass bases. Not signed but in
Category
20th Century Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Metal
Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends, Pair
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of vintage handmade half circle bookends in solid glass by Blenko. Both with original foil
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1980's Controlled Bubble Glass Oval bookend
Located in San Diego, CA
Clear glass single glass egg shaped bookend with intentional bubble pattern flat on one side to
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Blown Glass
Lars Hellsten for Orreford Glass Elephant Bookends
By Lars Hellsten
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of large and heavy art-glass elephant bookends designed by Lars Hellsten for
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Glass Murano Hand Blown Pear Bookend or paperweight with interior burst of orange.
A wonderful
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are heavy and solid
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Blown Glass
Early Italian Art Glass pair of Apples Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Art Glass apples. Wonderful deep red transparent color with intentional bubbles on
Category
1930s Italian Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Blown Glass
Modernist Bookends Black Granite and Glass Slab, circa 1980
By Paris Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
This architecturally designed pair of bookends, circa 1980, is a modernist marvel. The large round
Category
1980s French Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Granite, Stone, Metal, Chrome
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Cat Bookends, Italy, 1950's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Cat Bookends, Italy, 1950's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Salviati Murano Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Uranium Glass, Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960
Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown amber colored owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of MCM hand-blown glass owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Blown Glass
Blenko Glass Twisted Hearts Clear Block Bookends Wayne Husted, 1969
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Miami, FL
Blenko glass twisted hearts clear block bookends, Wayne Husted 1969
Offered for sale is a pair
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Cast Glass Lalique Mascot Style Art Deco Horse Head Bookends
Located in Ferndale, MI
Period Art Deco equestrian horse head bookends in frosted finish cast glass .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Frosted Glass Horse Head Bookends with Black Glass Base in the Style of Lalique
By Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid glass Horse head bookends with solid black glass base. The pair are wonderful and are
Category
20th Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
H 7.5 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome pair of heavy mid-century cast glass ice-cube shaped bookends by Blenko with scripted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
1960s Artic Ice Art Glass Sculpture Elephant Bookends Lars Hellsten Orrefors
By Lars Hellsten
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Playful sculptures/bookends. Heavy glass crystal at 8 lbs. Ea. Both pieces are signed and retain
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Ship Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass ship bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Fish Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass fish bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
H 6.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass Elephant bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass
H 6.5 in W 5.63 in D 2 in
1930 Bookends in Solid Rosewood with Its Saint Gobain Block of Glass
By Saint Gobain, Bernard Richters
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural bookends in the style of Bernard Richter’s.
In solid rosewood, it is heavy, with a
Category
1930s French Art Deco Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends.
Given the fact that owls are
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Alabaster
H 7 in W 3.1 in D 2.8 in
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends. Expressive faces with glass eyes gives these bookends a
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Jonathan Adler, Rosenthal, Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s. Incredible craftsmanship
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Elephant Bookends, Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century solid cast glass stylized elephant bookends. Backs are polished smooth, while fronts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Art Glass Cast Elephant Bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs
By Don Shepherd
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of art glass cast elephant bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs, circa 1980s. The pair
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Art Glass
H 5.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Pair of Bookends Glass and Wood in the Style of Fontana Arte Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bookends in acquamarine glass structure and wood in the style of Fontana Arte. Made in
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Bookends Vintage
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 5.32 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in
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Glass Bookends Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass bookends vintage for your home. Frequently made of glass, art glass and blown glass, every glass bookends vintage was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the glass bookends vintage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right glass bookends vintage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one glass bookends vintage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Blenko, Alfredo Barbini and Wayne Husted produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Glass Bookends Vintage?
A glass bookends vintage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $650, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $6,757.
Questions About Glass Bookends Vintage
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- What is vintage slag glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
- Is vintage glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.