10 Easy Pieces: Our Editors’ Favorite Elegant, Everyday Drinking Glasses
An essential for any kitchen: well-proportioned all-purpose drinking glasses. Here’s what we’ve got on our shelves.
Above: On the higher end of the pricing spectrum, the R+D Lab Luisa Clear Water Glass is made of lightweight and durable Swiss borosilicate; $96 for a set of two via Heath Ceramics.
Above: Francesca is a fan of the Jasper Morrison for Alessi Glass Family Set. The glasses are available in three sizes from Finnish Design Shop: Red Wine Glass, White Wine Glass, and Water Tumbler; all are the same price: $64 for a set of four.
Above: The micro-thin Marta Barware line from CB2 is well priced and appealing; the clear versions are currently on sale for $2 apiece at CB2.
Above: From iconic French company Duralex, the timeless tempered Duralex Unie Tumblers are $24 for a set of six at Duralex.
Above: Alexa’s favorite is the transparent glassware designed by architect Vincent Van Duysen. The Low Glass Passe-Partout (left) is currently on sale at Design Quarters: $82 for a set of four; the High Glass Passe-Partout is $87 for a set of four.
Above: Justine is a longtime fan of the Spanish wine glass. The Bormioli Rocco Bodega Glasses are made of tempered glass; $74.99 for a set of 18 assorted glasses at Bormioli Rocco.
Above: Simple and affordable, the Hawkins New York Essential Glassware starts at $48 for a set of four small glasses (also available in seven other colorways).
Above: Meredith is the proud owner of a set of Iittala Kartio tumblers, a classic by Finnish designer Kaj Franck. The Kartio Clear Drinking Glass Two-Pack is currently on sale for $23 at Royal Design.
Above: Janet swears by Orskov Glassware from Denmark. Made of heatproof borosilicate, the glasses are available in five sizes; from $34.15 for a set of four small glasses via Nordic Nest.
Above: Julie likes nearly indestructible and always well-priced Oaxacan-style tumblers. Oaxacan Organic Glassware starts at $16 for a small-sized glass from Take Heart Shop (shown). Also available: the Medium Tumbler by Xaquixe, handmade in Oaxaca from recycled glass and using alternative energy; $56 for a set of two from Goodee.
Above: The Williams-Sonoma Pint Glasses Set of Four is $59.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
Above: Annie adores the delicate Cast Japanese Glassware from Kinto, available in four sizes and designed for various beverages. Made of heat-resistant glass, the glasses range from the Cast Green Tea Glass ($21.60 and the Cast Water Glass ($28) to the Cast Iced Tea Glass ($31.25) and the Cast Beer Glass ($36.80); prices are for sets of four.
Above: For glasses en masse, the Ikea 365 15 Ounce Clear Glass is $12.99 for a pack of six.
N.B.: This post was originally published on July 27, 2011. We have updated it with new and additional product selections and current pricing.
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