Another simple way to do this would be to select the faces that you want smooth (in this case the non-horizontal surfaces) and select Shading: Smooth in the tool panel. Then, select the faces that you want sharp (horizontal surfaces, in this case) and select Shading: Flat.

It probably won't give as nice results as Greg's method, but it might be quicker and simpler.

Another simple way to do this would be to select the faces that you want smooth (in this case the non-horizontal surfaces) and select Shading: Smooth in the tool panel. Then, select the faces that you want sharp (horizontal surfaces, in this case) and select Shading: Flat.

It probably won't give as nice results as Greg's method, but it might be quicker and simpler.

Another simple way to do this would be to select the faces that you want smooth (in this case the non-horizontal surfaces) and select Shading: Smooth in the tool panel. Then, select the faces that you want sharp (horizontal surfaces, in this case) and select Shading: Flat.

It probably won't give as nice results as Greg's method, but it might be quicker and simpler.

Another simple way to do this would be to select the faces that you want smooth (in this case the non-horizontal surfaces) and select Shading: Smooth in the tool panel. Then, select the faces that you want sharp (horizontal surfaces, in this case) and select Shading: Flat.

It probably won't give as nice results as Greg's method, but it might be quicker and simpler.