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Large English Lavender Glass Paperweight
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large English lavender glass paperweight.
Category

20th Century English Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Robin Mix Large Scale Mouth-Blown Lavender Glass Charger
Located in Hanover, MA
Large scale mouth blown lavender glass charger by glass artist Robin Mix, signed and dated 1989
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Stacked Clear and Lavender Glass Cube Table Lamps with Chrome Detail
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of stacked clear and lavender glass cube table lamps with chrome detail.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Murano Lavender Glass Ashtray / Bowl - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Murano lavender glass ashtray or bowl - fine quality - consistent color - polished flat
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Large Barbini Murano Lavender Glass Bubbles Ribbed Table Lamp
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale Murano Italian handblown vibrant fuchsia lavender (with hints of blue) color glass
Category

1960s Italian Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Blown Glass, Acrylic

Pair Seguso Murano Opaline Stripped Lavender Glass Table Lamps
By Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair handblown Italian Murano oval shaped striped lavender and fuchsia colored glass table lamps
Category

1950s Italian Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Brass

Murano Barbini Lavender Oval Shape Centerpiece Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Barbini. Inside the lavender glass are gold inclusions and controlled bubbles.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
created by sandwiching enameled glass panels of periwinkle blue and avocado green between tinted lavender
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
created by sandwiching enameled glass panels of periwinkle blue and avocado green between tinted lavender
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Large Midcentury Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
tinted lavender glass panels to create an atomic starburst design. Signed “Higgins” in gold on bottom
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Acid Etched Glass Vase, Attributed to Daum
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Art Deco lavender glass vase probably by Daum Nancy, roughened acid etched surface with
Category

1930s French Art Deco Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Cocktail Pitchers One White One Lavender West Virginia Glass
By West Virginian Glass Company, Blendo Glass 1
Located in Topeka, KS
. One white frosted glass with gold trim and one lavender frosted glass with gold trim. Both are in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Blown Glass

Stunning Murano Italian Pink Glass and Brass 6 -arm Chandelier
By Mazzega, Lightolier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Murano Italian Pink - lavender Glass and Brass 6 -arm Chandelier .. Simple ,elegant design
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Brass

Lavender Hobnail Glass Juice Pitcher c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Lavender Hobnail Glass Juice Pitcher c1940 Measures - 8 7/8" x 7 7/8" x 6 1/4"
Category

Mid-20th Century Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Tall Lavender Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Gorgeous Italian vase in mint condition with controlled bubbles. Possibly Barovier & Toso. Measures: 19" H x 5.5" D.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Murano Pink Purple Bubbles Geode Art Glass Bowl by Galliano Ferro
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Murano Sommerso art glass bowl in pink, purple and lavender glass with air bubbles. Galliano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Roberto Anatra, Monumental Murano Glass, Lavender, Sculpture /Figure, Signed
By Roberto Anatra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing murano glass sculpture by the well known murano Master, Roberto Anatra. title
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Vintage Lalique Lavender Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unique lavender ball shaped lalique vase.
Category

20th Century French Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Crystal

Heinrich Porcelain Vase With Gilt, Lavender & Sky Blue Details
Located in Chicago, IL
Heinrich hand cut porcelain glazed vase with lavender and light blue details and parcel gilt hand
Category

1960s German Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Porcelain

William Shinn Lavender California Studio Pottery Extruded Ikebana Vase 1980s
By William Shinn
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand formed and extruded lavender ikebana vase created by William Shinn of Santa Maria, California
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic

Teardrop Sommerso Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful teardrop sommerso art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1980s. The piece is in very
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Dinner Service Lavender Color, Limoges, French, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Lantau, HK
French, dinner service lavender color, Limoges, First half of the 20th Century The dinner set
Category

20th Century French Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Porcelain

Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Gray to Lavender Glaze
By Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. A pale gray body with a shadow of a stripe with cream white band and then shifting to the palest of gra...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Lavender Murano Glass Lamp
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage lavender Murano glass lamp on Lucite base.
Category

1950s Italian Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Murano Glass

Multi Colored Abstract Art Glass Sculpture by Rollin Karg
By Rollin Karg
Located in San Diego, CA
lavender shades surrounded by clear glass. Gorgeous shape and colors! #4196 Rollin Karg is a prominent
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Lavender Colored Scavo Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Tall lavender colored scavo glass vase with applied detail.
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Etched Lily Highball Tumbler Glasses lilac Bohemia C
By Bohemia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Serve up classic and chilled cocktails in this Bohemia highball glasses in a lavender frosted color
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Hollywood Regency Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Lavender Murano Glass 6 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative vintage lavender Murano glass chandelier with 6 lights. Very pretty textured glass in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Murano Glass

Alexandrite Pastel Lavender Purple Art Glass Bowl Urn
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oblong art glass bowl or urn decorative object, circa late-20th to early 21st century
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Murano Purple Lavender and Gold Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian Murano purple lavender and gold art glass bowl in an organic shape, circa 1960s
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Lavender Molded Glass Leaf Clip Earrings, Milk Glass, Marquise Rhinestone
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Iridescent Lavender Purple Molded Glass Leaf Earrings, Milk Glass, 3 darker lavender Marquise
Category

Mid-20th Century Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Brass

Flavio Poli Murano Lavender Sommerso Faceted Giant Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Giant Murano Art glass Sommerso faceted bowl in clear and Lavender / Mauve Color
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Lavender Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent, light purple / lavender and controlled bubbles
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Barbini Murano Lavender Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Perfume Decanter
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
controlled bubbles, gold flecks and lavender opal purple Italian art glass perfume bottle decanters
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Lavender & Transparent Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Lavender & Transparent Glass
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Murano Glass

A pair of lavender opaline Murano glass lamps by Cenedese
By Gino Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s pair of lavender opaline Murano glass lamps by Gino Cenedese on brass base with new
Category

1960s Italian Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Brass

Venini Murano Signed Lavender Purple Opaline Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful tall vintage Murano hand blown opaline lavender purple Italian art glass flower vase
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Opaline Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Murano Lavender Gold Flecks Swirl Cloud Design Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and lavender purple swirling design
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Gold Leaf

Flavio Poli Sommeroso lavender plum and cream Murano art glass bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handblown art glass bowl from Murano Italy. This bowl has soft tones of lavender, plum
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Lavender Swirl Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
lavender or a blush. The hand blown glass is swirled , and each has three arms. They are in working order.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Grand, Lavender Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large, lush, dramatic, French chandelier in lavender. Eight, curled, hand-beaded arms sit amidst
Category

Mid-20th Century French Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Crystal Glass Table Lamp Lavender Shade Austria 1950s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage table lamp from polished clear crystal glass and soft lavender lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

1992 Nigel Coates England Modern Encased Lavender Art Glass Vase Salvati Italy
By Salviati, Nigel Coates
Located in Miami, FL
), circa 1992. A rare organic shaped cased art glass vase in Lavender, light purple with biomorphic body
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern Vintage White Gold Brass Glass Lavender Floor Lamp 1950 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
white, gold and lavender. An amazing vintage floor lamp based on three stable legs and a stem with glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lavender Art Deco Bubble Vase, France
Located in Washington, DC
Lavender Art Deco Bubble Vase. France, circa 1970.
Category

1970s French Art Deco Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

1940s Italian Completely Beaded Basket Lavender Purple Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
lavender purple crystal prisms throughout and huge smooth lavender matching ball as finial. Adding another
Category

1940s Italian Empire Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Crystal

French Beaded Purple Lavender Opaline Drops and Beads Petit Beaded Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. 21 big bulbous Purple opaline drops with purple opaline b...
Category

1930s French Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Flamingos
By Salviati, Barovier&Toso, Seguso, Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Murano Glass Flamingos Stunning pair of lavender Murano glass flamingo sculptures. This
Category

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Flamingos
Pair of Murano Glass Flamingos
H 13.75 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurricane candle lamp
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern
H 16 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Mid-Century pink Murano glass lamp
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
lamp is made of a polished brass cylindrical base, two large pink and lavender Murano glass balls and a
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Glass Lantern or Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multicolor molded glass in green
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Venini, Carlo Nason, Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
lavender Murano glass chandelier on chrome base by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. This stunning chandelier is
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Pink Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish pink or lavender Murano vintage glass lamps. With white swirls and original bases
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Eight Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of 8 light lavender Murano glass sconces with silver-leaf inclusions set in polished brass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Purple Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and lavender Italian art glass snail
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Blue Purple Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark cobalt blue and lavender Italian art glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Yellow Purple Italian Art Glass Horse Figure Sculpture
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, yellow and lavender Italian art glass horse head
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Koi Glass Repousse Vase in the Style Of Lalique
By Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Vase with Swimming Koi in the style of Lalique. The lavender opalescent glass with
Category

20th Century Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Glass

Moroccan Lantern, Handcrafted Octagonal Diamond Shape in Multi-Color Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan metal and multi-color glass lantern, amber, green, lavender, blue glass lantern in diamond
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Metal

1980s Purple Neodymium Glass Perfume Bottle by Caithness, Scotland
By Caithness Scotland
Located in Glasgow, GB
against the subtle lavender hue of neodymium glass. Neodymium, a rare earth element, is highly valued in
Category

Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Lavender Glass Vintage

Materials

Art Glass

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Lavender Glass Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lavender glass vintage for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every lavender glass vintage was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the lavender glass 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 lavender glass vintage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso and Alfredo Barbini each produced at least one beautiful lavender glass vintage that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lavender Glass Vintage?

Prices for a lavender glass vintage start at $125 and top out at $27,750 with the average selling for $2,200.
Questions About Lavender Glass Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    The 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.