
Duralex
Picardie Small Clear Glasses Set Of 4
The Duralex Picardie Small Clear Glasses Set of 4 are 250 ml (8 oz.) tempered glass tumblers made in France. Designed for everyday beverage service, they are dishwasher and microwave safe, and feature thermal shock resistance for reliable daily use. Each glass measures 8 cm (3.25") in diameter and 9 cm (3.5") tall, with a fluted, faceted design that provides a comfortable grip.
- Color
- Clear
- Material
- tempered glass
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Tumblers
Specifications
Set of 4 tempered glass tumblers, thermal shock-resistant, dishwasher and microwave safe, made in France.
Thermal shock-resistant tempered glass; dishwasher and microwave safe; 250 ml (8 oz.) capacity; dimensions 3.25" diameter x 3.5" tall.
- Color
- Clear · white
- Material
- tempered glass
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.25x3.25x3.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Tumblers
Additional Attributes
- Duralex® chez Simons Maison
- A great French classic, this model cleverly blends high quality and charming simplicity!
- Thermal shock-resistant tempered glass
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Made in France
- Set of 4 per package
- Matching items also available
- 250 ml (8 oz.) capacity
- 3.25" (8 cm) in diameter x 3.5" (9 cm) tall
Product Insights
Duralex's Picardie Small Clear Glasses Set of 4 is a 16 CAD tempered glass tumbler set, designed with nine faceted sides that prevent stacking lock and create an iconic silhouette. The glasses are 2.5-3.5 times stronger than ordinary glass, withstand thermal shocks of at least 130°C, and shatter into non-sharp pieces like automotive glass when dropped, making them durable enough for restaurant use and reported to last over 20 years at home. At this price, they are cheaper over two decades than repeatedly buying ordinary glasses. However, their 8 oz (250 ml) capacity may be smaller than expected, and while they survive 13 drops onto hardwood and 8 onto marble from 3 feet, recent batches have shown issues like bubbles, rough seams, or spontaneous shattering in dishwashers. Usage precautions include avoiding thermal extremes, using mild detergents, inspecting rims for chips, and gentle stacking, as manufacturer packaging may not withstand courier handling. The faceted sides provide a secure grip, the rolled rim offers comfort, and the glasses suit a variety of drinks from juice to wine.
Verified claims
- Design
- Nine faceted sides prevent stacking lock and create the iconic silhouette.
- Durability
- Durable enough for restaurant use and reported to last 20+ years at home.
- Shatter behavior
- The tempered glass is engineered to break into thousands of small pieces rather than dangerous shards, though some user reports describe small sharp pieces when dropped.
- Value
- Buyers describe the $16 set as good value for its durability, and some report using Picardie glasses for decades.
- Thermal shock
- The thermal-shock-resistant tempered glass is rated to withstand temperature differentials of at least 130°C, exceeding the European EN 1183 standard, and is safe for hot and cold beverages from -4°F to 266°F.
- Mechanical strength
- 2.5 to 3.5 times stronger than ordinary glass.
- Usage precautions
- Avoid thermal shock: don't pour cold liquid into hot glass or place hot glass on wet surface.
- Drop resistance
- Survives 13 drops onto hardwood and 8 onto marble from 3 ft, with 20+ year lifespans.
- Caveats and care
- Spontaneous shattering possible in flawed batches; avoid thermal extremes and abrasive cleaners.
- Size
- Holds 250 ml (8 oz) and measures 8 cm (3.25 in) in diameter by 9 cm (3.5 in) tall; some buyers still find the glasses smaller than expected.
- Grip
- Buyers confirm the faceted sides ensure a secure, comfortable grip and prevent stacking lock.
- Rim comfort
- The Picardie's lip is more comfortable to drink from than thicker-lipped durability alternatives.
- Versatility
- Suitable for water, juice, wine, coffee, tea, and other everyday hot and cold beverages.
- Material
- Tempered glass: non-porous, lead-free, recyclable.
- Cleaning
- Use non-abrasive cleaners and keep glasses separated from metal in the dishwasher; wash before first use.
- Inspection
- Check rims for chips and new glasses for defects before use.
- Handling
- Stack glasses without forcing; avoid dropping onto hard surfaces like ceramic sinks.
- Batch quality
- Recent batches sometimes have bubbles, rough seams, or shatter spontaneously.
- Packaging
- Manufacturer's packaging may not withstand courier handling, risking breakage.
- Origin
- Made in France at the La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin factory, where Duralex pioneered tempered glass tableware.
- Lead-free
- Duralex Picardie glasses are lead-free, calcium-free, and free of heavy metals.
- Hygiene
- The non-porous glass resists bacteria, stains, and odors, so coffee, juice, and water can be drunk from the same glass without lingering flavors.
- Recyclability
- The glass is fully recyclable through ordinary municipal streams because the tempering process avoids boron additives.
Product record
- Title
- Picardie Small Clear Glasses Set Of 4
- Brand
- Duralex
- Price
- 16 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Four clear, short drinking tumblers with vertical fluted panels; one glass is shown on its side in the foreground and three upright glasses are visible in the background, two of which contain a pale amber liquid.
- Overall shapeShort, straight-sided tumbler with a slight outward flare at the rim and a thicker solid base; vertical fluted (ribbed) panels run from base toward rim.
4 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.72 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.35 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (medium) - Foreground orientationOne glass is lying on its side in the lower-left foreground with its open rim facing right and interior and underside visible.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.72 · h 0.38 (high) - Background glassesThree upright glasses arranged across the mid and upper image; two contain a pale amber liquid that fills roughly the lower portion of those glasses while one at right appears empty.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (medium) - Glass texture and finishTransparent, glossy glass with clear highlights and specular reflections; fluted panels create repeated vertical reflections and slight optical distortion of the tablecloth underneath.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.72 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (medium) - Rim detailRim is thin and circular with bright highlight along the upper edge visible on the tilted foreground glass and upright glasses.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - ContentsTwo of the upright glasses contain a pale amber-colored liquid visible through the glass panels.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Scene shows glasses arranged on a light woven tablecloth with soft directional lighting from upper-left creating cast shadows and reflections; neutral beige background wall and shallow depth of field with background slightly out of focus.
- SurfaceLight-colored, woven textured tablecloth covering the supporting surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.36 · w 1.00 · h 0.64 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper-left produces elongated soft shadows of the glasses toward lower-right and bright specular highlights on glass rims.
- Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with foreground glass in sharp focus and background glasses slightly softer/blurry.
- BackgroundNeutral beige vertical background wall occupying upper portion of the image with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
clear / transparent· clear glass#BDB4ABpale amber· liquid inside glasses#B2A593- Overall shapeShort, straight-sided tumbler with a slight outward flare at the rim and a thicker solid base; vertical fluted (ribbed) panels run from base toward rim.
- 02

Product
Four short faceted drinking glasses are visible; the nearest glass is centered in the foreground and shows clear glass with vertical flat panels, a slightly rolled rim and a thick faceted base. Two glasses in the background contain a pale rose-tinted liquid.
- Foreground glass silhouetteShort tapered cylindrical glass with vertical flat facets around the body; widest at the rim and narrowing toward a thick faceted base.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.62 (high) - Wall panel detailsDistinct vertical flat panels or grooves separated by shallow curved seams, each panel forming an elongated octagonal segment around the glass circumference.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.48 · h 0.45 (high) - Rim and lipRounded, slightly rolled rim forming a smooth circular lip at the top of the glass.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Base constructionThick glass base with visible faceting and a flat bottom surface; base appears heavier than wall thickness.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Background glasses with liquidTwo partially visible glasses behind the foreground glass contain a pale rose-tinted liquid; their rims and liquid level are visible through the clear glass.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.46 (medium) - Partial right-side glassEdge of a fourth glass is visible at the right image edge, cropped by the frame and showing matching faceted wall detail.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio-style table-top shot on a textured neutral fabric with soft directional lighting from upper left producing gentle highlights and cast shadows; image cropped at right and top to exclude some glass edges.
- Background surfaceLight-colored woven fabric tabletop with visible texture beneath the glasses.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional light from upper left producing bright highlights on rims and subtle shadows to the lower right of each glass; glass surfaces show specular reflections.
- Shot compositionClose crop framed to emphasize the foreground glass with other glasses arranged behind and to the sides; rightmost glass is partially out of frame.
Colors
clear glass (neutral)· clear glass body#BDB4ABpale rose· liquid inside background glasses- Foreground glass silhouetteShort tapered cylindrical glass with vertical flat facets around the body; widest at the rim and narrowing toward a thick faceted base.
- 03

Product
A short clear faceted drinking glass with vertical fluted sides and a thick base, shown upright at a table place setting.
- Overall shapeShort straight-sided tumbler with evenly spaced vertical facets around the bowl and a slightly thickened base visible through the glass.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Rim and mouthCircular thin rim, open mouth visible from slight top-down angle.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Wall detailVertical faceted panels create subtle fluting that refracts light, producing vertical highlights and shallow grooves between facets.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - BaseThicker glass base visible through the clear bowl, appearing slightly heavier and circular at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Tabletop lifestyle scene showing the glass as part of a place setting with a decorative plate on a woven dark brown round placemat, gold flatware, patterned red napkin, wine glass with gold rim, bread on a wooden board, and a beige tablecloth. Soft studio lighting produces mild shadows and highlights.
- Place setting compositionWhite ceramic plate with small gold star motifs sits centered on a round dark brown woven placemat; patterned cloth napkin hangs over table edge beneath the plate.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.33 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high) - Wine glass presentTall stemmed wine glass with a thin gold rim and red wine, placed to the right of the clear tumbler.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.12 · w 0.17 · h 0.44 (high) - Cutlery and propsMatte gold forks, knives, and spoons arranged around the plate; seeded loaf of bread on a wooden cutting board is visible at the upper left.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (medium) - Table surface and lightingBeige textured tablecloth with soft directional lighting from above-left creating subtle shadows beneath objects and soft highlights on glass and cutlery.
- Image crop and focusImage is a vertical crop focusing on a single place setting; foreground napkin and plate are sharp, background elements slightly softer.
Colors
clear (transparent)· glass body#DDDAD4- Overall shapeShort straight-sided tumbler with evenly spaced vertical facets around the bowl and a slightly thickened base visible through the glass.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
34 total34 reviews · out of 5
Petits verres
On se croirait sur une terrasse en Europe.
Perfect glasses for every day use
I really like the quality and size of these glasses. They can be used for water or juice.
Petit verres
Parfait pour le jus d’orange o dejeuné.
Comme à Paris!
Comme à Paris!
Basic but classic
Functional yet attractive small glasses.
Satisfaite
Bon petits verres de bonne qualité et solides pour tous les jours.
Great quality
Classic style and great quality + value.
Beautiful and good for kids
These cups are beautiful and the ridges make it easy for my kids to hold. Since they're shorter, my 6 year old doesn't knock them over as much, which is great too.
Original French Bistro Glasses
Duralex is a French brand and the Picardie is the model used in all the bistros. They are chic and durable and the price is awesome for the quality.
Small Glasses
These glasses are great for a standard glass at the dinner table. They’re easy stack well and are easy to store.
Exactly what I was looking for
I bought four packages of these glasses for office water glasses - the bonus is that they are so versatile they can be used for juices or wine.
Un peu trop gros
Je suis habituée à un format un peu plus petit que je préfère mais la qualité demeure la même.
Awesome size for small hands
Perfect for everyday use with a small preschooler
grande qualité
belle couleur et fait en France.
good size, durable with grandchildren
good size, durable with grandchildren
Parfait❤️
J’adore ces verres à café. Je recommande!
Les petits verres transparents Picardie…
Très beaux verres. Par contre, j’ai trouvé les mêmes verres chez Ameublement Tanguay à moitié prix de ce que vous les vendez.
Perfect size for all
These glasses are the perfect size for my children to use daily, very useful size for adults as well. Solid but not heavy, quality made. Very happy with this purchase.
Drinking glasses for every day
These are perfect drinking glasses for the grandkids when they come over they look terrible even though they’re glass. There’s a thickness to them. Looks like they can be used for every day these I will enjoy and so will the grandchildren.
Petits verres pratiques qui me rappellent ceux de mon enfance
Belle allure . Verres durables
Sturdy and cute. They're quite
Sturdy and cute. They're quite small so make sure to pay attention to the measurements.
Exactement ce que je voulais
Solides, beaux, classiques, grandeur idéale. Super achat!
Résistants et design épuré
Résistants et design épuré
Verres Picardie
J’adore ces verres. Quelque soit la couleur. Grandeur parfaite pour le jus du matin
Perfect little glasses
Needed something sturdy and cute for a summer birthday with a signature cocktail (what you ask? Watermelon margaritas). These were perfect. And now we’re ready for the next gathering.
Petits verres Picardie
Parfait
Love them!
I have the large and small Picardie Clear Glasses for my daily drink wear and I love them. The quality is visible and can be felt. I was debating between the small and mini, and am glad I got the smalls, I think the minis would've been a bit too small for our daily use. They are beautiful and classically designed - if I can't find Made in Canada, I love products from the EU (these are made in France). Get them - you won't be disappointed!
Parfaitement Pratique
Je voulais un petit vers pour tout les jours et c'est exactement ce que je recherchais, avec une bonne epaisseur de verre.
Wow ! Je les adore
Wow ! Je les adore
Good glasses
I have always liked the French toughened glassware. I still have some that I bought in the 1970’s.
Fun retro glasses
These nostalgic glasses are really cute! Great to have around when you need just a little glass for a smaller drink.
Nice everyday glasses
Perfect size for everyday use and very cute.
Verres simples et durables
Ces verres peuvent servir pour boire du thé ou de la tisane. Servir des breuvages frais ou chauds.
Emballage brisé, 1 verre brisé
Emballage brisé, 1 verre brisé
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/BuyItForLifeReddit users generally praise Duralex Picardie glasses for their exceptional durability and timeless design, though many warn of their tendency to shatter into countless sharp pieces and report recent quality control issues.
Positive reviews highlight decades of use and resistance to drops, while negative experiences focus on dangerous shattering and manufacturing defects in newer batches.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday family drinking glasses
- Casual and formal dining
- Kid-friendly glassware
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs IKEA glasses
Duralex glasses are generally considered more durable and chip-resistant than IKEA glasses, with some users reporting IKEA glasses scratch or break more easily.
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Some users prefer Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar for similar durability and added features like measuring lines, but Duralex remains a close second for many.
Source Threads
20-Year User Testifies to Indestructibility
I can't praise these enough. We've used a set of these in our household as everyday water glasses for over 20 years. They're simple, elegant, and practically indestructible. We've put them through literally thousands of dishwasher cycles and I still wouldn't hesitate to use them at a dinner party. They're comfortable in the hand, tempered, and an all-around best buy.
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1997 Purchase Survives Two Childhoods
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.
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Drop into Ceramic Sink Causes Explosive Shatter
I have them and like them, just don't drop them into a ceramic sink. One slipped out of my hands when grabbing one from the cabinet above the sink. The next moment I had a sink with a million glass pieces.
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French User Recommends Duralex as Second Best
That's great, plus they're quite pretty with their timeless look. As a Frenchman, I've just bought 12 Duralex glasses, and I'm more than happy! I have a feeling they'll last a long time (all for around €40).
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Spontaneous Dishwasher Shatter 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.
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