Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs noted. There may be minor signs of age e. The occasional tiny air bubble or faint scratch consistent with the manufacturing and history of the piece, but nothing that detracts from its display appeal. The glass retains a lustrous satin sheen and the swirled color pattern looks striking from every angle. Please examine all photos provided to truly appreciate the craftsmanship and to see the beautiful color variations. Smith swung vase has been well cared for and is clean, sturdy, and display-ready. Experience a stunning piece of mid-century art glass history with this vintage L. Smith 21-inch “Lilac” swung vase. Produced for one year only in 1961, this vase is exceptionally rare and highly sought after by collectors?? . Smith Glass Company (an American glassmaker founded in 1907?) introduced the Lilac color as a follow-up to their successful Bittersweet line in 1960? . The result was a gorgeous pale lavender-purple glass lightly swirled with milky white, giving it a unique slag glass appearance? . In certain areas – especially around the rim – the purple tone deepens to a rich amethyst, creating beautiful contrasting swirls of light and dark purple throughout the vase. This particular example is the paneled variant (pattern #0202) of the swung vase, featuring twelve smooth vertical panels around its body? . Its form flaunts curvy “hips” rising from a slender base and an asymmetrical, free-formed rim that was created by literally “swung” glass techniques in the factory. Standing at an impressive 21 inches tall, it commands attention as a statement floor vase or centerpiece. The opaque lilac color is consistent through the main body, with whispery white and violet streaks that highlight the paneled texture and emphasize the vase’s Mid-Century Modern (MCM) charm. Smith Paneled Swung Vase. Size: 21″ tall with a 6.5″ – 7 diameter mouth. Color: Lilac with swirls of amethyst tones. Material: Pressed art glass with a slag-glass effect. Design: Eight-paneled body with a flared, free-form rim. Mid-Century Modern Home Decor: Ideal as a statement piece, centerpiece, or collectible art glass. Smith Swung Vase, Vintage Amethyst Glass, Lilac Slag Glass Vase, Mid Century Modern Decor, Retro Glass Art, Tall Floor Vase, Collectible Art Glass, MCM Swung Vase, American Pressed Glass, Paneled Swung Vase, Home Accent Vase, Vintage Purple Vase, Rare MCM Glass.
