Duralex
Picardie Indigo Glasses Set Of 4
These Duralex Picardie glasses are a set of four indigo-tinted, thermal shock-resistant tempered glass tumblers made in France. Each glass holds 360 ml (12 oz.), measures 3.25 inches in diameter by 5 inches tall, and is safe for dishwasher and microwave use. Designed for daily use with hot or cold beverages, they are noted for durability and breakage resistance, though some users have reported quality inconsistencies in recent batches.
- Color
- Indigo
- Material
- tempered glass
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Tumblers
Specifications
Set of 4 Duralex Picardie glasses in indigo, made of thermal shock-resistant tempered glass, dishwasher and microwave safe, made in France.
Thermal shock-resistant tempered glass, dishwasher and microwave safe, made in France.
- Color
- Indigo · blue
- Material
- tempered glass
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, party
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.25 x 3.25 x 5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Tumblers
Additional Attributes
- Thermal shock-resistant
- tempered glass
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- Made in France
- set of 4
- 360 ml capacity
- matching items available
Product Insights
Duralex Picardie Indigo tumblers (set of 4, 25 CAD) are a French design icon in continuous production since 1946, offering tempered glass that is 4–5× stronger than ordinary glass, survives counter-height drops and thermal shock from freezer to boiling, and features a tapered form for secure wet grip and compact stacking. However, recent batches have shown chips, sharp seams, spontaneous shattering, and customer service has downplayed defects and offered only partial replacements, while alternatives like Bormioli Rock Bar reportedly have more consistent quality.
Verified claims
- Provenance
- Made in France at Duralex's historic factory in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, where the Picardie design has been in continuous production since its introduction.
- Glass technology
- Tempered glass that breaks into small, blunt fragments rather than sharp shards.
- Drop resistance
- Tempered glass makes the Picardie 4 to 5 times more resistant to bending and impact than ordinary annealed glass, making it more forgiving of daily knocks against counters and stacking.
- Thermal shock resistance
- Withstands freezer-to-boiling water transitions without cracking.
- Flaws
- Spontaneous shattering and quality defects have been reported in some units, including some Picardie Indigo glasses.
- Capacity
- 12 oz glass holds a full can or two wine pours but may feel small for large drinks.
- Stacking
- Tapered shape enables one-handed carry and compact storage.
- Grip
- Taper creates a natural pinch point for secure hold when wet.
- Weight
- Noticeably lighter than a thick-bottomed soda-lime tumbler of the same volume.
- Ice cube clearance
- Wide rim clears 5-6 cm ice cubes without forcing.
- Color
- Indigo color continues Duralex's institutional tint tradition: consistent, contemporary finish.
- Authenticity
- Counterfeit Duralex glasses exist; buy from reputable sellers to ensure authenticity, as markings may vary.
- Design heritage
- Duralex: a French design icon in continuous production since the 1940s.
- Design consistency
- Original 1954 design: fluted taper, lighter weight, precise stacking.
- Heat resistance
- Safe for boiling-hot liquids like coffee or tea and for microwave, freezer, and dishwasher use.
- Breakage
- Drop-resistant on softer surfaces, but can shatter when dropped on hard surfaces such as tile or ceramic; when the tempered glass breaks, it disintegrates into small pieces rather than sharp shards.
- Temperature tolerance
- Withstands freezer-to-boiling temperature swings and is microwave-safe, not oven-safe.
- Height clearance
- At 12.5 cm tall, the Picardie Indigo slides easily under standard 46 cm under-cabinet overhangs and into most microwave cavities.
- Dishwasher durability
- The tempered glass endures repeated dishwasher cycles without latent weakening, preserving structural integrity over years of regular use.
- Rim thickness
- One buyer describes the Picardie Indigo as 'a nice thick glass' and loves the colour.
- Heritage recognition
- Duralex holds the French government's Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label, recognizing exceptional artisanal and industrial know-how.
Product record
- Title
- Picardie Indigo Glasses Set Of 4
- Brand
- Duralex
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Everyday glasses for cold drinks
These Duralex Picardie Indigo glasses work well for daily cold beverages like water, iced tea, and juice. Reviewers found the 12-ounce size hits a sweet spot for typical servings, though it can feel restrictive for oversized drinks like smoothies or pint beers — check the measurements if you routinely pour larger servings.[3]
One glass for hot drinks and everyday beverages
A long-time user reports reaching for these Picardie glasses daily for everything from water, wine, and whiskey to hot coffee and tea. The set is microwave safe, according to the merchant, so a drink can be reheated right in the glass.[1,3]
Everyday drinking glasses that hold up to daily life
Use these 12 oz tempered-glass glasses for everyday cold drinks like water, iced tea, and juice. They are dishwasher safe, and reviewers report the chip-resistant glass handles daily use, dishwashing, and the occasional knock or drop without complaint.[3]
Space-saving stacking for small kitchens
For tight cupboards and limited cabinet space, these Picardie Indigo glasses are suited to small kitchens. Reviews indicate they stack neatly and securely without jamming, leaving room for other essentials, and many owners report buying multiple sizes while still having space to spare.[3]
A stylish gift for design-conscious friends
According to a review analysis, this indigo Picardie set works as a gift for design-conscious friends, with its color and French bistro heritage making it a stylish, practical present. The glasses' bistro curves add a cheerful, retro-modern accent to everyday tables. One Reddit commenter who received Picardie glasses as a wedding present says they still use the set daily a decade later.[1,3]
Serving desserts like ice cream and trifle
A longtime owner reports using these Picardie glasses to serve ice cream and trifle, and also as tea light holders. For shoppers looking for versatile glassware beyond everyday drinks, this reported household use shows the glasses doubling as dessert dishes and decor.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Picardie Indigo Glasses Set Of 4: Choose this if you want durable everyday glasses: the thermal shock-resistant tempered glass is dishwasher and microwave safe, stacks neatly for tight cupboards, and customers report it handling daily use, dishwashing, and even drops without problems. The 12 oz (360 ml) capacity with a vibrant indigo, fluted bistro look suits water, iced tea, juice, and other everyday cold drinks, and its French-made styling makes it a gift option for design-conscious friends. Skip it if you prefer generous pours—reviewers note the 12 oz size feels restrictive for oversized drinks like smoothies or pint beers, and suggest checking measurements or a larger model in that case.[1,2,3] | Picardie Small Indigo Glasses Set Of 4: Choose this if you want a set of four small, durable 250 ml (8 oz) tempered-glass tumblers for juice, kids' drinks, or everyday use — the thermal-shock-resistant glass is dishwasher and microwave safe, and reviewers report the thick, sturdy construction holds up to years of daily use and dishwashing. The tapered, faceted tumblers in a translucent indigo tint nest securely for compact cupboard storage, and their low center of gravity makes them hard for children to tip over. Note that some reviewers find the 250 ml size means frequent refills as an adult water glass, making these better suited to small servings or as an accent than a primary tumbler.[2,4,5] | Picardie Small Clear Glasses Set Of 4: Choose this if you want small, everyday tumblers that hold up to hard use: each tempered-glass glass holds 250 ml (8 oz.), is dishwasher and microwave safe, thermal shock-resistant, and made in France. Reviewers and testers report strong durability, including surviving drops from 3 feet in one outlet's tests, and the ridged, faceted sides give a secure grip while stacking to save cabinet space—though the glasses do not lock when stacked. Note that these are genuinely small glasses, so check the dimensions if you expect a standard tumbler, and inspect them on arrival since one reviewer reported breakage from minimal shipping packaging.[6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Four transparent indigo-blue drinking glasses with vertical fluted panels and a slightly tapered profile; one glass shown separately on the left and three nested on the right.
- Overall shapeTapered cylindrical drinking glasses with wider openings at the top and narrower bases.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.08 · w 0.42 · h 0.84 (high) - Surface detailVertical fluted panels running from near the base up the sides, creating repeating convex segments around each glass.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.22 · w 0.42 · h 0.56 (high) - StackingThree glasses are nested as a vertical stack on the right; their rims and fluted patterns align and overlap visibly.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.10 · w 0.26 · h 0.60 (high) - Base and rim thicknessVisible thicker glass at the base and a slightly rounded rim at the top on each glass.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.76 · w 0.42 · h 0.12 (medium) - Transparency and reflectionsGlasses are translucent with internal reflections and light refractions visible, producing brighter highlights and banded reflections on the wall behind.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.42 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light wood surface against a textured beige wall with directional lighting casting distinct glass reflections and shadows to the right.
- BackgroundTextured beige wall occupying the upper two thirds of the image behind the glasses.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.72 (high) - SurfaceLight wood horizontal surface at the bottom third of the image where the glasses rest.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowsDirectional light from the left produces pronounced highlights on the glass and linear reflected bands and shadows projected onto the wall to the right of the stacked glasses.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.14 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Shot compositionCentered composition with the set occupying the middle-right area and negative space on the left; image is portrait orientation.
Colors
indigo blue· glass body#8C9BB4- Overall shapeTapered cylindrical drinking glasses with wider openings at the top and narrower bases.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a single faceted drinking glass lying on its side showing the thick rim, faceted walls, and embossed circular mark on the base.
- Overall geometryCylindrical drinking glass with vertically faceted sides forming flat panels that meet at angled ribs; glass is shown resting on its side with the base facing the viewer.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.84 (high) - Base detailThick circular base with a raised circular embossed mark in the center; the embossed mark contains multiple lines of text arranged in a circle and center, clearly raised above the base surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high) - Embossed text on base“MADE IN DURALEX FRANCE”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Rim detailRim of the glass has a pronounced deep indigo/blue band around the lip that is thicker than the wall and visually distinct from the clear body.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 0.18 (medium) - Surface appearanceTranslucent clear glass with internal reflections, specular highlights, and small blue-tinted reflections along the facets; edges of facets create visible light lines.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up with shallow depth of field showing a wooden surface foreground and an out-of-focus neutral background; soft, diffused lighting creates gentle highlights and short soft shadows.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop with the glass placed diagonally across the frame and photographed from above at a shallow angle, concentrating focus on the base and near-rim area.
- Background and surfaceLight-colored wooden surface visible under the glass at the lower left and a smooth neutral wall background out of focus behind the glass.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (low) - Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with the embossed base area in sharp focus and peripheral rim and outer wall areas increasingly out of focus.
- Reflections and highlightsMultiple specular highlights and streaks of reflected light visible on interior facets and on the rim, producing bright spots and linear highlights.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
deep indigo blue· rim band#231A64clear glass with blue tint· glass bodybright cobalt blue· blue facet highlights#434CCB- Overall geometryCylindrical drinking glass with vertically faceted sides forming flat panels that meet at angled ribs; glass is shown resting on its side with the base facing the viewer.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
27 total27 reviews · out of 5
Ils sont parfaits!
Ils sont parfaits!
Verres indigo
Très satisfaite du produit! Semblable aux photos sur votre site Internet. Livraison rapide. Merci!
Bel achat
Bon achat, c’est ce que je cherchais, le format 12 onces, c’est bon pour tous les breuvages froids, le bleu est éclatant
Beautiful glasses
Love the colour and sturdiness of this glass. They make me smile!
Very sturdy
We have been using Picardie glasses for past 8 yrs. Very beautiful and sturdy. Would highly recommend.
Tres retro
Tres retro
A classic, can’t go wrong.
Durable, stackable, easy to wash, and they look great. Purchased in multiple sizes because we love them.
Très bon achat !
Très beaux et solides
Delicate and Durable
These were a gift but I've bought the clear ones for myself and they're fantastic. The glass looks delicate but they are tough. French bistro chic at its best.
Perfect glasses
Love the colour and the fact that they are stackable to save space in the cupboard. Excellent quality.
Beautiful glasses
High-quality, beautiful glasses.
Great glassware
I wish you had them in the largest size. I would buy them in a heartbeat!
Parfait pour la cuisine
Ce sont des verres qui sont entre le moderne et le rétro. Ils sont jolis, et agréables à utiliser.
Great quality item. Very fast
Great quality item. Very fast delivery!
Nice glasses
Nice glasses
Parfait!!!
Ces verres Duralex sont beaux, résistants et Simons les. offrent à prix doux. Excellent achat pour longtemps.
Indigo glasses
Perfect size
Beautiful glasses
I enjoy drinking water out of these! The glasses have a nice weight to them and they are a beautiful colour. Highly recommend. They seem quite durable too.
The best
Durable and cute!
Love the colour.
More colours to choose from:))
Couleur bleu qui est rare
Bonne qualité. Je recommande aux autres.
The glasses are a beautiful colour & they font shatter.
I have these glasses in 3 different sizes , all in blue. I bought a set in pink for someone else.
Glasses
Lovely colour
Sturdy glass
A nice thick glass and I love the colour. I only wish they were a bit bigger.
belle création française
belle forme, couleur bleue, solidité du verre trempé. très bon achat et merci à Simons d’offrir des pièces séparées
Verre indigo Picardie
Je suis très contente de mon achat…un seul des verre a une imperfection cependant, j ai choisi de ne pas les retourner…grève des postes, etc…
Perfect
Good size. Nice colour. Durable. Perfecto.
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/BuyItForLifeReddit users generally praise Duralex Picardie glasses for their durability and timeless design, but recent quality control issues and spontaneous breakage have led to mixed sentiment.
Many users report decades of reliable use and drop resistance, while others experience defects, spontaneous shattering, and poor customer service, creating a mixed overall sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday use for a variety of drinks including water, wine, whiskey, coffee, tea
- Hot beverage consumption such as tea and coffee
- Non-drink uses like ice cream bowls, trifle, tea light holders
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs IKEA Pokal glasses
IKEA glasses are cheaper and thinner, more prone to scratching and breaking; Duralex is more durable and has a preferable shape.
vs Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar
Some users prefer Bormioli Rock Bar for better stacking and similar durability, rating Duralex Picardie a close second.
Source Threads
User praises Duralex Picardie for hot/cold durability and longevity
And they hold hot liquids just as well as cold ones! I use them for tea (fresh mint tea looks great when served in these glasses) and the SO drinks his soda from them. Bought 6 of these glasses, about 4 years ago and they have survived many washings. (We dont have a dishwasher)
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User reports durability of newer Duralex Picardie glasses
I’ve had mine about two years and have no problems to report, definitely had one of mine survive a drop from the worktop to wooden floors. And they’ve definitely been more robust in the dishwasher/under general use than my cheap Ikea glass I had previously. Edit: realised I bought mine towards the end of 2022
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Comparison between Duralex and Bormioli Rocco glassware
Bormioli has been around a lot longer than Duralex and doesn't appear to have the same financial issues. I've read the Duralex production seems off at times with some glasses being more susceptible to breakage than others, although this may just be people with unrealistic expectations.
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User explains Duralex glass markings for authenticity
Yes the marking evolved. Most have a number like in the 1st picture "33", some don't. When I was young we used to say the number was our mental age. Some glasses had no number this is how I remember that they don't all have the same marking pattern. Same with the size.
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Customer reports quality issues with recent Duralex Picardie purchase
Duralex customer service got back to me and I have to say that I am disappointed in the response. There was no recognition that the issue is (or even possibly could be) production related. They stated they believe the damage was caused by chipping ("Duralex is a tempered glass and is chip resistant not chip proof") but I really don't believe that to be the case. Apart from the marks not being consistent with chipping (in my experience), there were not any glass shards in the packaging that I saw. The pictures of the bubbles weren't acknowledged. They offered to send me up to 3 replacements but, since more than three of the 18 are defective I am sending them back. Despite this, I am going to try one more time with Lee Valley.
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User highly recommends Duralex Picardie for versatility and longevity
Got a set of their Picardie glasses (the ones pictured above) as a wedding present a decade ago and still use them every day for everything from water to wine to whiskey to (hot) coffee and tea. Have also used them for ice cream, trifle, and as tea light holders. Highly recommend!
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