Is the exterior of the glass smooth or swirled?
443225
It's been just about a year since I made the purchase, but I'm almost positive that the glass was smooth with a swirled look, (similar to crystal/china ware), which gave more of an elegant look for the celebration. (It was my Mother's 80th Birthday Dinner with approximately 200 guests in attendance). My family and friends were very impressed, as were we.
564390
Mine are smooth! I saw that in the photos as well and mine have a little of that look. However, if they're dimpled at all, then it's only on the inside. The outside is completely smooth.
160202
It is the same color as the dark exterior. The frosted glass makes it appear that way in the photo
1530311
I gave this as a gift, but I believe the image is correct - the inside of the bowl is smooth, the outside has a hammered finish.
1248872
Just checked, the glass is clear. The sides are faceted. They look much more expensive. I would buy them again in a heart beat. Note they are also heavy.
1247130
It is completely clear, like glass. I had assumed from the photo that it was frosted, but no such luck. It is, therefore, smooth to the touch, as well.
1611085
It is flat on the bottom both sides - the curves are just on the side walls. Great glass!
1461024
the glass is squared over. if you are looking for something rounded, try MIME glass but i think i-blason works good enough. hope this helps!
2077192
The exterior of the glasses starts smooth at the top. The lines on the glasses intersect 3 times, after the first intersection the lines become slightly more pronounced (you can't tell looking at them, but I've been holding one for the last 5 minutes and you can deff feel them around the glass if you start at the top and drag your hand down) creating these narrow diamonds all around the glass in the middle/bottom, changing the glass from a circle at the top to whatever the name is for a 12 sided pretend circle at the bottom. So yes the glasses are smooth, but the design of the glass alters its shape as it goes down providing terrible grip at the top, and a more secure grip in the middle and bottom of the glass. I also have incredibly small hands, (I've met 10 year olds with bigger hands and my ring size is 4) that being said I have no problem holding onto these Hope that helps!
884750
It is smooth. I had earlier ordered a set of these Soleil Round from jcpenney http://www.jcpenney.com/shops/doorbuster/for-the-home/soleil-round-rim-16-pc-dinnerware-set/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003580599&cat;Id=cat100240018&subcatId;=cat100240016&dep;tId=dept20000011&&_dyncharset=UTF-8but they chipped like crazy. The plates look almost identical (pattern-wise), the gorham is much nicer, lighter, nicer finish, and stronger. Also searching gorham avalon run on replacements gives the right pattern.
1924412
It is more casual and soft surface. I would not put any nice glassware on it. Anything with weight makes it uneven
1818675
I am pretty sure it's smooth. But I'll go home and check later. Here's where I found most of the info:http://www.woll-cookware.com/mediathek/defaultScripts/PHP/index.php?c=/export/English/doc/107.html&sn;=NAV_2_S&img1;=411.gif&sel=2〈=4Hope that helps.
925966
The base is glass sandwiched in between a metal frame. So, its surface is easily washed/cleaned and polished. Nice design!
1453407
It is round and glass .. Which is good. the only issue I have is if it is faulty it will cost approximately 25.00 to mail it back..
1176094
No, the inside is very smooth; the outside was not polished smooth so it is rougher.
1470735
It is made of metal, so it is not completley smooth. That being said, I would describe it as a smooth surface.
1388951
It's a thicker glass, so not bad once you get it outside. The problem I have had is getting it shipped in one piece. Once you get one, though, I haven't had any trouble with it outside. Just be sure not to leave water in it through the winter or it will freeze and break. I bring mine in for winter and have had it for years now, no problem. I do have a friend that just turns hers over during winter and that seems to work as well.