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TumblersIssue 12 — The Spring Collection

10 Easy Pieces: Basic Drinking Glasses

March 22, 2023

An essential for any kitchen: well-proportioned basic drinking glasses. Here’s what we’ve got on our shelves.

on the higher end of the pricing spectrum, the r+d lab luisa clear water glass 17
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; $50 each.
francesca is a fan of the jasper morrison for alessi glass family set. the glas 18
Above: Francesca is a fan of the Jasper Morrison for Alessi Glass Family Set. The glasses are available in three sizes for $7.55 each at Connox or as a set of four of the 3.25-inch glasses for $44.26 on Amazon.
the micro thin marta barware line from cb\2 is well priced and appealing; price 19
Above: The micro-thin Marta Barware line from CB2 is well priced and appealing; prices start at $1.95 at CB2.
from iconic french company duralex, the tempered duralex unie tumblers are \$\2 20
Above: From iconic French company Duralex, the tempered Duralex Unie Tumblers are $24 for a set of six at Duralex.
alexa&#8\2\17;s favorite is the clear glassware designed by architect vince 21
Above: Alexa’s favorite is the Clear Glassware designed by architect Vincent Van Duysen, available in three sizes and priced from $60 to $65 depending on style at March.
justine is a longtime fan of the spanish wine glass. the bormioli rocco bodega 22
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. They are also available in the same set of 18 at Food52 for $80.
simple and affordable, the hawkins new york essential glassware starts at \$3\2 23
Above: Simple and affordable, the Hawkins New York Essential Glassware starts at $32 for a set of four small glasses.
meredith is the proud owner of a set of iittala kartio tumblers, a classic by f 24
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 $18 at Royal Design.
janet swears by orskov glassware from denmark. made of heatproof borosilic 25
Above: Janet swears by Orskov Glassware from Denmark. Made of heatproof borosilicate, the glasses are available in five sizes and range from $30 to $56 for sets of six from A+R Store.
julie likes the nearly indestructible and always well priced oaxacan style tumb 26
Above: Julie likes the nearly indestructible and always well-priced Oaxacan-style tumblers at March. The Oaxacan Drinking Glass is $8.
the williams sonoma pint glasses set of four is \$59.95 at williams sonoma. 27
Above: The Williams-Sonoma Pint Glasses Set of Four is $59.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
annie loves the japanese glassware from kinto, available in four sizes designed 28
Above: Annie loves the Japanese Glassware from Kinto, available in four sizes designed for various beverages. Made of heat-resistant glass, the glasses range from $4.90 to $8.30 each at Kinto.
for glasses en masse, the ikea 365 \15 ounce clear glass is \$\1\1.99 for a pac 29
Above: For glasses en masse, the Ikea 365 15 Ounce Clear Glass is $11.99 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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