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19 wine and cocktail glasses with the wow factor
Whatever your drink of choice, our edit of sparkling crystal and glass will add savour to the celebrations. Cheers!
As the jewellery of a table, glassware should bring sparkle and a celebratory feel to the proceedings, whether the meal in question is a lazy weekend lunch or a festive dinner. To ensure your glass cabinet is always well stocked, we’ve rounded up an eclectic selection of shapes and styles, from casual to colourful, classic to contemporary.
‘Cliffhanger’ cocktail glass, Anni Cernea
Is it a glass? Is it an ornament? Actually, ‘Cliffhanger’ is both. Created by Swedish designer Anne Cernea and inspired by the architectural fashion for glass homes built into cliffside, the crystal coupes have been an instant sensation among some of the world’s most exclusive restaurants and bars, and are comprised of a delicate cocktail glass that slots neatly into a block of marble so as to appear floating. For careful bon vivants only. £244, annicernea.com
Green and pink swirl wine glasses, Henry Holland
Inspired by the signature marbled swirls of Henry Holland Studio’s ceramics, the new glassware collection is hand blown by artisans in England giving each piece its own distinctive character. These glasses are perfect for wine or a cocktail and with their ‘cookie foot’ base have a little extra weight. £195 for two, henryhollandstudio.com
Etched green coupes, Glassette
Truffle Tablescapes took a classic coupe shape and subtly updated it with a green stem and etched leaf design, just enough detail to make these pretty glasses feel extra special. Ideal for serving chilled Champagne or a perfectly mixed martini at your next drinks party. £36 for two, glassette.com
‘Juniper’ glassware, Aaron Probyn
The graphic simplicity of this range elevates the experience of drinking and focuses the attention on the contents of the glass. The sculptural forms will look just as beautiful arranged on a shelf or bar cart as on the dinner table. From £30 for two, shop.aaronprobyn.com
Floccula ceramic wine glass, Ferm Living
Reassuringly chunk in form and with a rich, deep glaze reminiscent of terracotta, Ferm Living’s Floccula wine glasses have a relaxed style that’s ideal for everyday use. The shape is inspired by the balloon wine glasses used in traditional French bistros and feels lovely in the hand. £28.95, fermliving.co.uk
Glass goblet, Cabana x Zara Home
It was inevitable that a hook-up between Zara Home and cult lifestyle brand Cabana would produce the most eclectic pieces, including these opaque glass goblets. Intended to evoke the joy of travel with its colourful details and artisanal finishes, the collection feels ideal for lazy outdoor lunches that strike the perfect balance between elegant and relaxed. £9.99, zarahome.com
‘Bon Bon’ cocktail glass, Selfridges
As shiny and juicy-looking as a boiled sweet, Helle Mardahl’s joyful ‘Bon Bon’ cocktail glass is positively crying out for a frozen margarita. Each one is individually mouth-blown to give it its uniquely organic shape. £362, selfridges.com
Striped wine glasses, matchesfashion.com
From homeware label Les Ottomans, these beautiful Italian-made glasses feature colourful stripes and vivid blue stems to bring an eclectic splash of colour to a pared back table setting. £205, matchesfashion.com
Set of two wine glasses, matchesfashion.com
The most charming feature of these chunky, mouth-blown wine glasses from Olivia Cognet is all the tiny organic bubbles that appear throughout the glass. Imagine them filled with chilled rosé completing a lazy al fresco lunch this summer and you’ve got the right idea. £190, matchesfashion.com
‘Classics on acid’ traditional wine glass, Made in Design
Designed with Seletti, Diesel Living’s ‘Classics on acid’ wine glass looks wobbly even before you’ve drunk anything from it. Edged with gold, the traditional shape is distorted into crazy organic shapes to make a witty, unconventional statement. £49.43, madeindesign.co.uk
Murano glassware, Dolce & Gabbana
There’s a celebratory feel to this colourful collection of glassware from Dolce & Gabbana. Each piece is crafted from Murano glass and is decorated with the typically Venetian diamond Balloton pattern. Perfect for aperitivo hour. From £215, dolcegabbana.com
‘Tank’ whiskey glasses, Tom Dixon
They may be the perfect receptacle for an old fashioned, but there is nothing traditional about these glasses from multi-award-winning British designer Tom Dixon. £65 for two, tomdixon.net
‘Ripple’ long glass, Ferm Living
Refreshingly simple in its appearance, this tall glass is ideal for thirst-quenching cocktails – think a Tom Collins or a mojito – with plenty of room to accommodate garnishes. £49 for four, skandium.com
‘Miel Coucou’ tall glass, Maison Balzac
Like a shot of sunshine in solid form, these glasses from Maison Balzac are perfect for long cocktails like Moscow Mules or a gin and tonic. Each faceted glass is mouth blown from borosilicate glass and has unique variations, for a relaxed and characterful look. Set of two, £65, libertylondon.com
‘Essence’ cocktail bowl, Iittala
The classic shape of this coupe lends itself to serving Champagne, cocktails and desserts, making it a versatile addition to your glass cabinet. Perfectly proportioned and functional, the shape has a pleasing simplicity. Set of two, £34.95, finnishdesignshop.com
Vodka cocktail glass, LSA
We love the clean geometry of these mouth-blown cocktail glasses; the perfect triangle balanced on a chunky cylindrical stem takes its influence from Eastern Bloc architecture and graphic design. Set of two, £50, lsa-international.com
‘Blue Pom’ wine glass, Issy Granger
Striking the perfect balance between plain and pretty, these wine glasses by Issy Granger are mouth blown by artisans in Cairo. We love how the simple bell shape of the glass contrasts with the delicate blue beading around the base. £24, glassette.com
‘Anna’ red wine glass, Yod and Co
Made in Portugal from soda lime glass, these robust short stemmed wine glasses feel like something you’d find in a cafe or bistro in the south of France and we are all about replicating those holiday vibes at home. £6, yodandco.com
Pink and blue wine glass, Summerill & Bishop
Hand blown by artisans in Italy and delicately edged with gold, this wine glass looks like an iridescent pink bubble balancing on a slender blue stem. The perfect finishing touch to a crisp white tablecloth. £110, summerillandbishop.com
‘Street’ martini glass, Jan Johansson
Designer Jan Johansson looked to the rigid grid formation of Manhattan’s streets for the clean, square-cut pattern that inspired this range. The classic Martini shape calls out for a perfectly mixed, ice-cold vodka cocktail. £35, skandium.com
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