Picardie small amber glasses Set of 4 product image (primary)
Three upright amber drinking glasses and one tilted glass visible; each glass is tapered with vertical fluted panels, a thick rounded rim, and a heavier faceted base.

Duralex

Picardie Small Amber Glasses Set Of 4

4.9/5 (14)
CA$18.00CAD
In Stock

The Duralex Picardie Small Amber Glasses Set of 4 are French-made tempered glass tumblers, each with a 250 ml (8 oz.) capacity and dimensions of 3.25 inches (8 cm) in diameter and 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall. They are thermal shock-resistant, dishwasher and microwave safe, and feature an amber tint, fluted vertical panels, and a sturdy base. Users generally report exceptional durability over decades of use, though some note that they shatter into many tiny pieces when broken and that recent production batches may have quality-control issues.

Color
Amber
Material
Tempered glass
Category
Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Tumblers

Color

Bronze/Amber

Size

SET/4

Specifications

Set of 4 small amber tempered glass tumblers from Duralex, thermal shock-resistant, dishwasher and microwave safe.

Thermal shock-resistant tempered glass, dishwasher and microwave safe, 250 ml capacity.

Color
Amber · orange
Material
Tempered glass
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Dimensions
3.25x3.25x3.5 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
  • matching items available
  • 250 ml capacity
  • small
  • amber

Product Insights

A design classic unchanged since 1954, the Duralex Picardie small amber glass is the default tumbler in French cafés and a film icon, made from tempered glass 2.5× stronger than ordinary glass with 99.9% French materials, non-porous and thermal shock resistant, but recent production defects risk spontaneous shattering, and it breaks into many tiny pieces—trading some modern reliability for a timeless, cultural silhouette at a value price.

Verified claims

Design
A design classic: produced unchanged since 1954, in MoMA and CNN's top 20.
Cultural presence
Default tumbler in French cafés and cinema — from Bond to Nouvelle Vague.
Manufacturing heritage
Tempered glass, 2.5× stronger than ordinary annealed glass, made with 99.9% French materials.
Film cameos
Cameos in Bond films, French New Wave, and works by Scorsese and Allen.
Durability
Restaurants report 40% fewer glassware replacements after switching to Picardie.
Hygiene
Non-porous glass prevents liquid absorption and bacterial buildup, staying hygienic through hundreds of wash cycles.
Restaurant standard
The default tumbler in French cafés for over 50 years and a design classic recognized by CNN Style.
Breakage pattern
Shatters into many tiny pieces when broken, reducing laceration risk but challenging to clean.
Production consistency
Recent production batches have defects that can cause spontaneous shattering under thermal stress.
Value proposition
At $18 for a set of 4, it saved one restaurant over 40% on glassware costs, but a home break may require dishwasher replacement.
Batch consistency
Buyers report spontaneous shattering and defects in recent Duralex Picardie tumblers.
Comparative reliability
Buyers rate Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar higher for reliability than current Duralex Picardie.
Convenience
Buyers report occasional sticking when stacked; no wine pour line.
Quality control
Buyers report defects and spontaneous breakage in recent batches.
Color permanence
Amber hue is infused into the glass, so it resists fading, scratching, staining, and stays consistent through dishwasher use.
Size experience
Looks small but feels substantial and holds enough for espresso.
Uses
The 250ml glass is the exact tumbler used in French cafés.
Temperature limits
Withstands -20°C to 100°C continuous and max 130°C thermal shock.
Quality consistency
Recent batches risk spontaneous shattering due to production changes.
Stacking
Nest compactly when stacked but may stick together
Stack height
Lower stack height than Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar per buyer reports
Practicality
Thermal shock resistant, stackable, compact 8 oz size.
Caveats
Glass shatters into many pieces when broken; recent batches may have defects like bubbles or spontaneous breakage.
Color ecosystem
Buyers pair amber with green Picardie sets and accumulate multiple colorways, citing affordable price and decades-long durability.

Product record

Title
Picardie Small Amber Glasses Set Of 4
Brand
Duralex
Price
18 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Picardie small amber glasses Set of 4 product image (primary)
01

Product

Three upright amber drinking glasses and one tilted glass visible; each glass is tapered with vertical fluted panels, a thick rounded rim, and a heavier faceted base.

  • Overall shapeTapered short tumbler shape with a slightly wider rim than base; walls curve inward toward a compact, thicker base.
    3 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.26 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (medium)
  • Fluted vertical panelsVertical, evenly spaced fluted panels (shallow grooves) run from near the rim down toward the base, producing a faceted appearance on the body.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.26 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Rim detailRim appears slightly rounded and thicker than the wall, catching highlights around the top edge.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Stacked and tilted pairAt the upper-left a pair of glasses are stacked with the top glass tilted and resting partially inside the lower glass so its rim and interior are visible at an angle.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Base thickness and facetingBases are thicker and slightly faceted, visible as darker amber mass at each glass bottom and producing concentrated shadow and color depth.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.70 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high)

Other

Studio-style lifestyle shot on a light textured fabric surface with warm directional lighting casting amber-tinted shadows; neutral wall background.

  • Shot compositionPortrait-oriented image with glasses arranged across a light fabric-covered surface; foreground glass centered lower, one glass right midground, and a stacked pair upper-left.
  • Surface and shadowsLight textured fabric tabletop visible beneath the glasses; each glass casts a warm amber-tinted shadow on the surface consistent with directional lighting from the upper left.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high)
  • BackgroundSmooth neutral-colored wall occupying the upper half of the frame, out of focus.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Lighting highlightsSpecular highlights visible on rims and upper walls of the glasses, indicating glossy transparent material and a single strong light source.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)

Colors

warm amber· glass body#CC6B01
Picardie small amber glasses Set of 4 product image 2
02

Product

Close-up view of a short faceted amber glass tumbler with vertical fluted panels, thick rolled rim, and a slightly darker amber base; two additional matching glasses are partially visible at the edges.

  • Overall shapeShort tumbler with a slightly tapered cylindrical profile widening toward the top and a thick rolled rim.
    1 regionx 0.15 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Surface detailingVertical fluted/faceted panels around the body producing repeated rounded rectangular segments and subtle ridges.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Material and transparencyTranslucent colored glass allowing light transmission and internal reflections; surfaces show highlights and visible glass thickness at rim and base.
  • Color gradientAmber color appears lighter toward the upper interior and deeper/darker amber near the thick base and lower body.
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Additional items visibleTwo additional matching amber tumblers partially visible: one at the upper left edge and one at the right edge, both cropped.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high)

Other

Studio scene with a textured light beige fabric surface, soft directional lighting from upper left producing warm highlights and cast shadows; image is a close crop focusing on glass detail.

  • Surface backgroundLight beige textured fabric or tablecloth visible beneath and around the glasses.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsWarm directional light from upper left creating bright highlights on the rim and interior and soft shadows cast to the lower right.
  • Shot compositionClose-up, slightly overhead angle focusing on the central glass; top edges of peripheral glasses are cropped by the frame.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on central glass with visible texture and crisp reflections; no legible printed text visible in the scene.

Colors

golden amber· upper interior and upper body#C2831Cdeep amber· lower body and base#8C3A0C

Customer Reviews

14 total
4.9

14 reviews · out of 5

Picardie small amber glasses Set of 4

SHEILA J.

These can be put in the dishwasher and clean easily. This is the second time that I have ordered these and I love them and they are great alternated with the green Picardie glasses.

Très jolij

Colette G.

Oui

On aime beaucoup

Myriam B.

Nous c'est pour le café!

très beaux verres

Sylvie C.

verre trempé, belle couleur, qualité

Gorgeous and sturdy

HASSAN T.

Very pretty caramel color.

Excellent but I wish they were larger

Marija M.

Nice colour!

Happy

Bethany B.

Durable and very nice

Fabulous

Alanna T.

Fast delivery and glasses a quality. Exactly what I hoped.

Amber glasses

Steve B.

nice for the morning juiced

Parfait pour la roulotte

Anne C.

Beaux et résistants, ils nous accompagnent en camping

Verres et assiettes Picardie

Lucie R.

Bel agencement avec autre vaisselle contrastée.

Arrived Thank you! It was

Jayne F.

Arrived Thank you! It was a gift, and it sounds like it’s what she had in mind! Beautiful and reasonably priced!

Cadeau

Suzanne G.

C’était pour offrir en cadeau. Très heureuse de la disponibilité de cet article et livré très rapidement.

Good glasses

Eric G.

They look tiny and feel tiny in your hand, but it holds a good amount and the texture is good on the mouth

Reddit Insights

5 threads · r/BuyItForLife

Reddit users generally praise Duralex Picardie glasses for their exceptional durability and timeless design, though some warn about the risk of messy shattering and recent quality control issues.

mixed sentiment65% match

While many users report decades of use with minimal breakage and high durability, there are recurring reports of spontaneous shattering, defects in new batches, and cleanup difficulties when they break, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.

Themes

Exceptional durability and longevitypositive
Shattering into tiny pieces and cleanup difficultiesnegative
Inconsistent quality in recent batchesnegative
Preference for Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar over Duralex Picardiemixed

Use Cases

  • Everyday drinkware for families
  • Dishwasher use
  • Collecting multiple sets

Watch Out For

highWhen they break, they shatter into countless tiny pieces that spread widely and are very difficult to clean completely, potentially damaging appliances like dishwashers.
mediumSome batches may have manufacturing defects such as bubbles, sharp seams, or spontaneous breakage, so careful inspection upon purchase is recommended.
lowGlasses can get stuck together when stacked.
mediumThe company has faced repeated financial difficulties, which could affect future availability or quality.

Compared To

vs Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar

Some users prefer Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar for better stacking height, built-in wine pour line, and equal or better durability, rating it higher than Duralex Picardie, though Picardie is still considered a close second.

Source Threads

  • Shattering risk despite overall durability

    Lots of people saying Duralex, and they are very strong. But if they do break, they break into a million tiny pieces. We had one shatter in our dishwasher and we ended up having to replace the dishwasher because the repairman could not get rid of all the glass in all the nooks and crannies of the dishwasher. Expensive lesson to learn.

    u/Grouchy_View_817View thread →

  • Over 25 years of durable family use

    I bought mine in 1997 - three different sizes (small being the ones pictured). I have broken maybe one glass in all that time. They have made it through the entirety of my two boys childhoods. These are really good glasses and I would be super bummed if the company folds or is bought out and switched over to making an inferior glass.

    u/FionaTheFierceView thread →

  • Comparison: Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar rated above Duralex Picardie

    Not sure if you've seen the Rock Bar line from Bormioli Rocco - the famous Italian glassmaker. I like these better than the Duralex Picardie anyway, Id rate these a 10 and Picardie a 9. They stack higher (16) are tempered, and equal or better for shock and temp resistant Highly chip resistant rims and still crystal clear with no scratches after two decades of entertaining combined with daily use, we use them for everything even wine, and they have a perfect built in measuring line at a standardized 5 OZ wine pour. Check em out.

    u/DavegvgView thread →

  • Spontaneous shattering and production issues

    I’ve had one spontaneously shatter in the dishwasher. Duralex changed its oven a few years ago and that led to a lot of production problems, even bankrupting the company. It’s back under new management apparently but there may have been some bad batches, definitely return or exchange them.

    u/fazalmajidView thread →

  • Multiple set ownership and color preference

    I have three sets of their Picardies, and they're all in dark grey. As soon as the 50cL becomes available in that tint I will gobble it up.

    u/understandunderstandView thread →

Provenance

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