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.
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1‘Tint’ wine glasses, Hay
Liberty
The subtle tones and squared off shape of these glasses by Hay strike a satisfyingly contemporary note, plus they’re made from borosilicate glass so are tough enough for everyday use. Set of two, £39, libertylondon.com
2‘Commodore’ goblet, Oswald Haerdtl
The Conran Shop
Minimalists will love the crisp precision of this mouth blown crystal goblet, which feels both timeless and strikingly modern at the same time. It’s part of a range designed in 1954 by Viennese architect Oswald Haerdtl for the legendary glassware firm J. & L. Lobmeyr. £72, conranshop.co.uk
3Pink and blue wine glass, Summerill & Bishop
The Invisible Collection
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
4Murano glassware, Dolce & Gabbana
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
5‘Tank’ whiskey glasses, Tom Dixon
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
6Vodka cocktail glass, LSA
Christine Muirhead
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
7‘Cosimo’ wine glasses, Campbell-Rey
The Invisible Collection
These two-tone Italian-made wine glasses come in three colour combinations: blue/green, amber/violet and pink/yellow. They can be customised with a bespoke message too, to create a completely unique set for your table (or a wonderful wedding gift). Set of six for £654, theinvisiblecollection.com
8‘Stem Zero’ glasses, Nude
Nude
Loved by bars and restaurants for its balance of delicate thinness and impressive resilience, this range of glassware offers a vessel for just about every tipple of choice and its classic look will blend effortlessly with your existing tableware. £43 for a white wine glass, johnlewis.com
9‘Miel Coucou’ tall glass, Maison Balzac
Liberty
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
10‘Ripple’ long glass, Ferm Living
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
11Wine glasses, Mark D Sikes
Anthropologie
Something about these glasses by American interior designer Mark D. Sikes conjures up cold rosé (or maybe a margarita) after a day on the beach in Montauk. We loved their easygoing charm and vivid azure hue. Set of four, £64, anthropologie.com
12‘Bubbles’ wine glass, Zara Home
These mustard-coloured wine glasses look like a particularly lucky thrift store find, but in actual fact they’re from Zara Home. The bubbled glass has a vintage feel and they can be mixed with options in brown and turquoise for an eclectic setting. £7.99, zarahome.com
13‘Blue Pom’ wine glass, Issy Granger
Glassette
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
14‘Essence’ cocktail bowl, Iittala
Finnish Design Shop
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
15‘Poolside’ wine glasses, Sunnylife
Anthropologie
With their hazy, sun-kissed palette, these tinted wine glasses from Sydney-based brand Sunnylife have a retro, summery feel that makes them ideal for pool parties and picnics. Set of four, £32, anthropologie.com
16Tequila glass, Milagros
Milagros
We love the fiery red shade and organic shape of this recycled glass tequila vessel which is made by hand in Mexico. The height, shape and bubbles in each varies slightly, making for a pleasingly casual arrangement on the table. £7, milagros.co.uk
17‘Anna’ red wine glass, Yod and Co
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
18‘Street’ martini glass, Jan Johansson
Skandium
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
19‘Morro’ stemless wine glasses, Anthropologie
Anthropologie
Bringing something different to the table is this set of stemless wine glasses, which are made from hand painted soda-lime glass and have a playful feel. Set of four, £40, anthropologie.com
20‘Flume’ smoked blue wine glass, Pentreath & Hall
Pentreath and Hall
The simple, sturdy shape and restrained smoke-blue tones of this wine glass will bring an understated elegance to any table setting £15, pentreath-hall.com
21‘Geo’ glasses, Idyll Home
Idyll Home
These geometric tumblers are something a little bit different, with more than a touch of mid-century lounge bar glamour to them. Satisfyingly weighty in the hand, they can be used for anything from wine or juice to a perfectly mixed Old Fashioned. £29, idyllhome.co.uk
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