Touch of Lime

Name: Touch of Lime
 
Type: Tall stemmed glass with faint lime tint
 
Year: Circa 1960s–1980s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Attributed to Empoli (Italy) or West German studio glass
 
History: This slender, cylindrical stemmed glass stands just over 17 cm tall and is crafted from faintly tinted glass with a subtle lime or yellow hue, particularly visible at the base of the bowl where it joins the clear stem. The overall design is minimalist and elegant, following the clean lines of mid-century and later 20th-century modernist glass design.
 
 
The stem is smooth and not twisted like the previous examples, indicating either a later date or a different function—likely intended for aperitifs, cordials, or possibly even pilsner-style beverages depending on the full set context. The clarity and proportions suggest quality studio production, and the seamless transition between bowl and stem shows skilled hand-forming.
 
 
This glass shares stylistic similarities with Empoli glassware of the 1960s–70s, known for its refined simplicity and faintly tinted glass. However, it may also align with West German or Scandinavian utility glass from the same period.
 
 
The lack of decoration, combined with the cylindrical form, points toward a modernist aesthetic, prioritizing form and subtle colour over ornamentation. These pieces are increasingly appreciated for their understated design in contemporary settings.
 
Flaws: None