
Duralex
Picardie Indigo Glasses Set Of 4
This is a set of four Duralex Picardie indigo glasses, a classic French tempered glass tumbler design. Each glass has a 360 ml (12 oz.) capacity, measures 3.25 inches in diameter by 5 inches tall, and features vertical fluted panels. The thermal shock-resistant glass is dishwasher and microwave safe, and is noted for its long-term durability across a range of hot and cold beverages.
- Color
- Indigo
- Material
- tempered glass
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Tumblers
Color
Size
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
- Age Group
- adult
- 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 continuously since 1946 at the original factory.
- Glass technology
- Tempered glass that breaks into small, blunt fragments rather than sharp shards.
- Drop resistance
- 4–5× stronger than ordinary glass; survives counter-height drops.
- Thermal shock resistance
- Withstands freezer-to-boiling water transitions without cracking.
- Flaws
- Chips and spontaneous shattering reported in some units.
- Impact resistance
- 4–5 times more impact-resistant than ordinary glass.
- Capacity
- 12 oz glass holds a full can or two wine pours but may feel small for large drinks.
- Tapered form
- Tapered form enables easy stacking, secure wet grip, and fits under cabinets.
- Stacking
- Tapered shape enables one-handed carry and compact storage.
- Grip
- Taper creates a natural pinch point for secure hold when wet.
- Weight
- Lighter than a standard soda-lime tumbler of 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.
- Alternatives
- Buyers report that Bormioli Rock Bar has more consistent quality than Picardie.
- Authenticity
- Counterfeit Duralex glasses exist; purchase from authorized retailers.
- Design heritage
- Duralex: a French design icon in continuous production since the 1940s.
- Design consistency
- Original 1954 design: fluted taper, lighter weight, precise stacking.
- Retailer trust
- Simons is an authorized Duralex retailer, ensuring authentic products.
- Batch consistency
- Recent batches show bubbles, sharp seams, and spontaneous shattering.
- Heat resistance
- Handles boiling-hot liquids and freezer-to-microwave transitions.
- Uses
- Serves as a wine glass, dessert bowl, candle holder, and fills from a can.
- Handling
- Lighter than typical tumblers and secure even when wet.
- Dishwasher use
- Separate glasses in the dishwasher and let cool to avoid chipping and breakage.
- Breakage
- Drops on wood are fine; tile or ceramic shatter into pebbles.
- Temperature tolerance
- Withstands freezer-to-boiling temperature swings and is microwave-safe, not oven-safe.
- Customer support
- Customer service downplayed a defect and offered only partial replacements.
Product record
- Title
- Picardie Indigo Glasses Set Of 4
- Brand
- Duralex
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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
Great quality item. Very fast
Great quality item. Very fast delivery!
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.
Tres retro
Tres retro
Sturdy glass
A nice thick glass and I love the colour. I only wish they were a bit bigger.
Parfait pour la cuisine
Ce sont des verres qui sont entre le moderne et le rétro. Ils sont jolis, et agréables à utiliser.
Beautiful glasses
High-quality, beautiful glasses.
Glasses
Lovely colour
belle création française
belle forme, couleur bleue, solidité du verre trempé. très bon achat et merci à Simons d’offrir des pièces séparées
Love the colour.
More colours to choose from:))
Beautiful glasses
Love the colour and sturdiness of this glass. They make me smile!
Perfect
Good size. Nice colour. Durable. Perfecto.
Ils sont parfaits!
Ils sont parfaits!
A classic, can’t go wrong.
Durable, stackable, easy to wash, and they look great. Purchased in multiple sizes because we love them.
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
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…
Nice glasses
Nice glasses
Perfect glasses
Love the colour and the fact that they are stackable to save space in the cupboard. Excellent quality.
Couleur bleu qui est rare
Bonne qualité. Je recommande aux autres.
Very sturdy
We have been using Picardie glasses for past 8 yrs. Very beautiful and sturdy. Would highly recommend.
The best
Durable and cute!
Verres indigo
Très satisfaite du produit! Semblable aux photos sur votre site Internet. Livraison rapide. Merci!
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.
Great glassware
I wish you had them in the largest size. I would buy them in a heartbeat!
Parfait!!!
Ces verres Duralex sont beaux, résistants et Simons les. offrent à prix doux. Excellent achat pour longtemps.
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.
Indigo glasses
Perfect size
Très bon achat !
Très beaux et solides
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.
u/maccabee52View thread →
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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