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Luxury Glassware

Luxury Glassware

Discover the best selection of luxury glassware from the high-end brands!

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Luxury Wine Glasses

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Luxury Water Glasses

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Luxury Flutes

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Luxury Tumblers

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Luxury Higballs

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Luxury Whisky Glasses

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Luxury Cocktail Glasses

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Luxury Gift Sets

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Luxury Ice Buckets

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Luxury Decanters

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Luxury Crystal Plates

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Luxury Glassware

Glasses are an integral part of every celebration. Exquisite glass vessels not only decorate the table, but also help reveal the taste of the drink. It’s no secret that every alcoholic drink requires a glass of a certain shape; It is also worth paying attention to the thickness of the glass, the length of the stem, the top edge and other important details.

Luxury glassware is a high quality glassware designed and manufactured using special techniques and premium quality materials and is used for special occasions or to enhance the dining and entertainment experience. Elite glasses are an indicator of status and excellent taste.

Luxury glassware can come in many different forms, including wine glasses, champagne flutes, cocktail glasses, decanters, and more. The quality of luxury glassware is often determined by factors such as transparency, thickness, weight and design. The use of fine materials such as crystal or hand-blown glass can also contribute to the luxurious feel of the glassware.

Some famous luxury glassware brands are Baccarat, Saint Louis, Lalique, Daum and others. These brands are known for their attention to detail, unique designs and use of high quality materials.

Luxury glassware can be found in a range of styles from classic and traditional to modern and contemporary, allowing people to find the perfect glassware to suit their personal tastes and preferences.

Luxury Glassware Brands

Types of Luxury Glassware

Luxury Wine Glasses

Today there are dozens of types of wine glasses, of various shapes and sizes. They target specific brands of wine and even the different grape varieties from which that wine is made. Of course, it is difficult to understand this diversity right away.

The main shapes of a wine glass are a bowl resembling a tulip bud (the most common and generally accepted shape), a ball and a lyre. The latter, by the way, is not recognized by all connoisseurs, collectors and wine tasters. Glasses of any of the above shapes are suitable for table wines. Fragrant vintage wines with a good bouquet require a larger air chamber – even less is poured – up to 50% of the volume of the glass.

Wine glasses are also distinguished by their volume: for red wine, large glasses are suitable – 140–200 ml or more, for white wine – smaller ones, up to 100 ml. For red wine, glasses with rounded shapes are traditional, while for white wine glasses with a more elongated silhouette are used. The stem of the wine glass should be long enough to be comfortably grasped by hand.

Luxury Water Glasses

Water glasses are essential tableware items used for serving water during meals or other occasions. They are typically made of glass, but they can also be found in other materials such as crystal, acrylic, or stainless steel. Water glasses come in various shapes, sizes, and designs to suit different preferences and occasions.

It is not for nothing that table etiquette requires special glasses for each drink. An appropriately selected glass guarantees ease of drinking and also highlights the characteristics of the product.

Tall, clear glasses show the purity of the water and help the waiter determine when to add more. The thickened bottom gives stability to the products. Сrystal tableware is safe for your health, easy to clean and resists temperature changes without problems. The beautiful sheen of these materials complements the table favourably.

But the main advantage of water glasses is their versatility in use.

Types of Water Glasses:

  • Tumbler: Tumblers are versatile water glasses with a simple design. They have straight sides and a wide opening, making them easy to fill and drink from. Tumblers are often used for casual dining or everyday use.
  • Highball Glass: Highball glasses are taller and narrower than tumblers, with a capacity typically ranging from 8 to 12 ounces. Usually this type of luxury glassware is used for serving water, soft drinks, or mixed drinks with a higher ratio of non-alcoholic ingredients to alcohol.
  • Stemmed Glass: Stemmed water glasses, similar to wine glasses, have a long stem and a bowl-shaped or tulip-shaped cup. These glasses are elegant and used for formal dining occasions. Stemmed water glasses have various sizes.

Luxury Champagne Glasses

Champagne glasses are specialized glassware designed specifically for serving champagne or other sparkling wines. They are characterized by their tall, narrow shape, which helps preserve the bubbles and effervescence of the champagne while showcasing its clarity and color.

Champagne glasses typically have a long stem, which allows the drinker to hold the glass without warming the champagne with their body heat, and a narrow opening, which helps concentrate the aromas and flavors of the wine.

Types of Champagne Glasses:

  • Classic Champagne Flute: The classic champagne flute is the most common type of champagne glass. It features a long, slender bowl with a narrow opening at the top, which helps retain the carbonation and aroma of the champagne. The tall, narrow shape also allows the bubbles to rise gracefully to the surface, creating an elegant visual display.

As a rule, its volume varies from 180 to 300 ml. According to historians, it came into use in Europe around the beginning of the 18th century. In England, for example, the flute was called the “Jacobite glass” because the followers of the exiled King James II chose it as a secret symbol.

  • Champagne Coupe: Coupe glasses, also known as saucer glasses, have a shallow, wide bowl and a short stem. They were popular in the early 20th century but have fallen out of favor in recent years due to concerns about the rapid loss of bubbles and aroma compared to champagne flutes. However, they are still occasionally used for serving certain cocktails or vintage-inspired events.

This glass usually holds 120–240 ml of drink. The most popular legend about champagne coupe says that it appeared thanks to the mistress of King Louis XV, the Marquise de Pompadour, an ardent fan of balls and sparkling wines. She came up with the idea of immortalizing the contour of her own breast in the form of a glass, for which special casts were made.

  • Tulip-Shaped Glass: Tulip-shaped champagne glasses have a slightly wider bowl than classic flutes, tapering inwards towards the top. The shape of the tulip is somewhat reminiscent of a flute, but upon closer inspection it becomes clear that its calyx is wider in the middle and narrows towards the top, just like a tulip bud.  Additionally, the stem of the glass is shorter and slightly thicker than that of a flute.

This shape is designed to enhance the aromas of the champagne while still preserving the bubbles and effervescence. Tulip-shaped glasses are often favored by wine enthusiasts and sommeliers for their ability to showcase the complex flavors of high-quality champagne.

Tulip is much younger than traditional champagne glasses. It is believed that it was developed by professional sommeliers to fully reveal the taste of sparkling wines.

  • Stemless Champagne Glass: Stemless champagne glasses are a modern alternative to traditional stemmed flutes. They have a similar bowl shape to classic flutes but lack a stem, making them less prone to tipping over and easier to store in cabinets or drawers. While they may not offer the same level of elegance as stemmed flutes, stemless glasses are popular for casual gatherings or outdoor events.

Luxury Cocktail Glasses

Cocktail glasses, also known as cocktailware or barware, are specialized glassware designed for serving a wide variety of cocktails. These glasses come in various shapes and sizes, each tailored to a specific type of cocktail or drink.

Cocktail glasses not only enhance the presentation of the drink but also play a role in enhancing its aroma, flavor, and overall drinking experience.

Types of Cocktail Glasses:

  • Martini Glass: The classic martini glass is characterized by its iconic inverted cone shape with a long stem. It features a wide, shallow bowl that allows the drinker to enjoy the aroma of the cocktail while sipping. Martini glasses are primarily used for serving martinis, but they can also be used for other cocktails like cosmopolitans or gimlets.
  • Highball Glass: Highball glasses are tall, narrow glasses typically used for serving highball cocktails, which are mixed drinks made with a base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer, such as soda water or ginger ale. Highball glasses can also be used for serving cocktails like mojitos, gin and tonics, or whiskey sours.
  • Old Fashioned Glass: For whiskey it is customary to take special wide glasses, often faceted, with a thick bottom. Also known as a rocks glass or lowball glass, the old fashioned glass is a short, sturdy glass with a thick base and straight sides. Drinks with ice and pure whiskey are poured into such containers; they are also used to prepare cocktails with the addition of whiskey.

Luxury Carafes & Decanters

Luxury crystal carafes are exquisite vessels designed to hold and serve water, other beverages and especially wine.

In wine culture there are many consolidated rituals aimed at improving the taste of the noble drink and giving more grace to its consumption. One of these rituals is decanting, e.g. the process of serving wine in a special vessel: a carafe.

Decanting is the act of pouring wine from a bottle into a special container. A decanter’s job is to help oxygenate the wine (“open it up,” as the experts say), and also to remove sediment and tartar from the drink, which is not uncommon among aged wines. And, of course, serving wine in a carafe gives meaning to the very process of drinking it and creates an atmosphere of solemnity and elitism.

Luxury crystal carafes definitely enhance the presentation of the beverage, contributing to the overall dining or entertaining experience.

Luxury Champagne & Ice Buckets

Luxury crystal champagne and ice buckets are sophisticated accessories designed to complement upscale dining and entertaining experiences. Crafted from high-quality crystal, these buckets offer both functionality and aesthetic appeal, adding a touch of elegance to any occasion.

Luxury Crystal Plates & Bowls

Luxury crystal plates and bowls are exquisite dining essentials crafted from high-quality crystal, renowned for their exceptional clarity, brilliance, and elegance. These plates and bowls serve as sophisticated additions to upscale table settings, enhancing the presentation of culinary creations and elevating the dining experience.

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