Glass swung vase in Colonial Blue by Fenton Art Glass

Fenton Art Glass Company, founded in 1905 in Williamstown, West Virginia, became one of America's premier manufacturers of handcrafted art glass. The Colonial Blue color was introduced in the 1960s and became one of Fenton's most popular hues, often featured in their thumbprint pattern pieces. Swung vases were created by skilled artisans who would swing molten glass while it was still hot, stretching it to create these distinctive tall, slender forms with flared tops. Fenton glass pieces are highly sought after by American art glass collectors and vintage glassware enthusiasts who appreciate the company's craftsmanship and vibrant colors. Colonial Blue pieces are particularly prized for their rich, translucent cobalt hue and elegant forms. These decorative vases appeal to mid-century modern collectors and those who appreciate handmade American glass artistry from the company's golden era of production.