Duralex
Picardie Small Pink Glasses Set Of 4
This set of four Duralex Picardie small tumblers in pink features durable tempered glass construction, made in France with thermal shock resistance for hot and cold beverages. Each 250 ml (8 oz.) glass measures 3.25 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches tall, and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Users consistently report decades of daily use, though a small number have noted occasional spontaneous breakage in newer production batches.
- Color
- Pink
- Material
- Tempered glass
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Tumblers
Color
Size
Specifications
Set of 4 small pink tempered glass glasses from Duralex, thermal shock-resistant, dishwasher and microwave safe.
Thermal shock-resistant tempered glass; dishwasher and microwave safe; made in France; 250 ml (8 oz.) capacity.
- Color
- Pink · pink
- Material
- Tempered glass
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.25 x 3.25 x 3.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Drinkware > Tumblers
Additional Attributes
- Thermal shock-resistant tempered glass
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Made in France
- Set of 4
- 250 ml capacity
- 3.25" diameter x 3.5" tall
- Matching pieces sold separately
Product Insights
Duralex's Picardie small pink glasses, a 1954 design acclaimed as timeless as the Swiss army knife, offer a versatile, stackable set of four for $18 CAD that resists thermal shock up to 130°C and yields blunt pieces if broken, with pink from vanadium and titanium verified lead- and cadmium-free. However, recent batches have been reported to shatter spontaneously in dishwashers, a tradeoff against the decades of everyday use and thousands of dishwasher cycles that earlier users report.
- Heritage
Anonymous 1954 Picardie design ranked as a timeless classic alongside the Swiss army knife.
Why this is supported
The Picardie tumbler was designed in 1954 by an anonymous creator, as documented:
designed in 1954 by a person unknown
independent.co.ukDesign critic Patrick Taylor lists it alongside the Swiss army knife and Levi jeans as a timeless classic. Its cultural reach is vast:
could be found in every French café, school canteen or works cafeteria
independent.co.ukand in smaller sizes
the smaller ones were regarded as perfect for sipping tea
independent.co.ukin the Middle East. A French reviewer corroborates the nostalgic resonance:
Française de nationalité, ces verres étaient présents dans toutes les cantines scolaires du pays. Nostalgie quand tu nous tiens ! Ils sont parfaits et la couleur rose est discrète, elle se marie parfaitement avec toutes sortes de vaisselles.
Customer review, June 12, 2025Duralex opened the world's first tempered tableware factory in 1945. The pink Picardie was launched in January 2024 as the eighth color, described:
Une huitième couleur chez Duralex
offrir-international.comThe color is meant to
inspirer fraîcheur et poésie
offrir-international.com- Stackability
Stackable with other Picardie sizes and mix-and-match across colors.
Why this is supported
The Picardie's tapered shape is designed for stacking across sizes:
Yes, the Picardie glasses are designed to stack neatly. Their tapered shape allows them to nest securely, saving cabinet space, and they can be stacked with other sizes in the same line.
Do these small Picardie glasses stack or nest neatly for compact storage?This stacking extends to the entire Picardie family, including 310 ml, 360 ml, and 500 ml sizes. Duralex's mix-and-match philosophy invites users to:
Renouveler les tables et les transformer au gré des envies : tel est l’objectif du mix & match qui rend chacune unique.
offrir-international.comThe pink smalls can be combined with other colors like marine, green, plum, and grey to create personalized sets.
- Safety
Breakage yields blunt pieces, with color verified lead/cadmium-free.
Why this is supported
If it breaks, it disintegrates into non-sharp pieces, as Duralex explains:
It is this same tempered glass that is used to make windshields which, in the event of an impact or accident, shatter into thousands of non-sharp pieces
duralexcanada.ca. The pink color is achieved with vanadium and titanium and is certified free of lead and cadmium:
New DURALEX International certifies that all its tableware products comply with the requirements of the European Directives concerning food safety (requirements concerning lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd))
hwl.dk.
- Quality consistency
Shattering in dishwashers has been reported for recent batches.
Why this is supported
Although overall durable, some recent batches have issues. According to a Reddit user,
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
u/fazalmajid in r/BuyItForLife. Buying from an authorized retailer reduces risk of receiving a bad batch.
- Lab testing
XRF: non-detect heavy metals; pink from vanadium and titanium
Why this is supported
An independent 2018 XRF test on the exact pink Picardie model found no detectable heavy metals:
When tested with an XRF instrument this pink Duralex glass had the following readings: - Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) - Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) - Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) - Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative)
tamararubin.comInstead, the pink hue comes from safe mineral colorants:
Vanadium (V): 101 +/- 25 ppm
tamararubin.comTitanium (Ti): 175 +/- 35 ppm
tamararubin.comAdditionally, a 2022 Duralex certificate of conformity affirms all its tableware meets EU food-safety standards for lead and cadmium:
New DURALEX International certifies that all its tableware products comply with the requirements of the European Directives concerning food safety (requirements concerning lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd)).
hwl.dk- Launch context
Introduced as the eighth Duralex color in January 2024, styled as a blush summer accent.
Why this is supported
Duralex announced the pink Picardie as the eighth color on
15 janvier 2024
offrir-international.com. Retailers market it as
the latest colour in the picardie family
boozt.com, and the brand positions it as
. Instagram campaigns styled it as
stylish Picardie blush pink and Marine glasses
instagram.comas part of a summer seasonal push.
- Mix-and-match
Designed to mix with other Picardie colors, the pink is a discreet retro shade sought by collectors.
Why this is supported
Duralex's mix-and-match vision positions the pink Picardie as part of a customizable tableware system; a customer review confirms
elle se marie parfaitement avec toutes sortes de vaisselles
Customer review, June 12, 2025. The brand also frames the color poetically, describing it as a shade to
inspirer fraîcheur et poésie
offrir-international.com. Buyers describe the pink as
discrète
Customer review, June 12, 2025, giving it a retro, understated appeal. On Reddit, the new color has attracted collector interest, with one user writing
Ooof I've had my eye on the pastel pink milk glass tumblers for some time, I guess this was the sign I needed to buy them!
u/ursulawinchester in r/BuyItForLife.
- Shattering risk
Buyers report rare spontaneous shattering, concentrated in post-2019 batches.
Why this is supported
Long-term users frequently describe decades of daily use without breakage, though a subset have experienced spontaneous shattering. One user notes:
I bought mine in 1997 - three different sizes (small being the ones pictured). I have broken maybe one glass in all that time.
u/FionaTheFierce in r/BuyItForLifeAnother buyer reports:
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.
u/fazalmajid in r/BuyItForLifeThe tempered glass design, while giving a 2.5× strength advantage, also means that when it fails it disintegrates into small non-sharp cubes, similar to a windshield. Duralex states:
It is this same tempered glass that is used to make windshields which, in the event of an impact or accident, shatter into thousands of non-sharp pieces.
duralexcanada.caDuralex has not publicly addressed the shattering reports or provided batch identifiers, so purchasing from authorized retailers is the only practical safeguard. A Q&A source advises:
buying from an authorized retailer remains the best practice
Has Duralex implemented any changes in manufacturing to address the spontaneous shattering reported by users, and is there a way to identify if a set is from a newer batch?- Counterfeit
Counterfeit Picardie glasses from Amazon are more shatter-prone.
Why this is supported
User reports and expert sources indicate that counterfeit Duralex Picardie glasses are sold on platforms like Amazon. These counterfeits lack the proper tempering process, making them more prone to breakage and shattering. The only reliable mitigation is to purchase from the brand's official channel or trusted physical retailers.
- Stacking
Nests securely and stacks directly with 310, 360, and 500 ml Picardie sizes.
Why this is supported
The tapered silhouette of these Picardie glasses allows them to nest securely, saving cabinet space compared to straight-sided glasses.
I bought mine in 1997 - three different sizes (small being the ones pictured).
u/FionaTheFierce in r/BuyItForLifeThis long-term use demonstrates that the 250 ml size stacks directly with the 310 ml, 360 ml, and 500 ml sizes, and all share the same taper for a visually uniform column. Duralex positions the line as a mix-and-match system:
Renouveler les tables et les transformer au gré des envies : tel est l’objectif du mix & match qui rend chacune unique.
offrir-international.comThis philosophy encourages building a personalized stackable drinkware collection across sizes and colors.
- Longevity
Buyers report 20+ years of daily use and thousands of dishwasher cycles without breakage.
Why this is supported
Multiple long-term users confirm exceptional durability. One Reddit user wrote:
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.
u/[deleted] in r/BuyItForLifeAnother user bought glasses in 1997 and reported:
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
u/FionaTheFierce in r/BuyItForLifeA third user noted no chips after a decade:
Duralex Picardie tumblers. Have purchased from Williams Sonoma and Amazon. They are classic, have been using mine for 10 years and I don’t think any are even chipped.
u/BookishCityOwl in r/BuyItForLifeThe glasses have a track record in French school canteens:
Française de nationalité, ces verres étaient présents dans toutes les cantines scolaires du pays. Nostalgie quand tu nous tiens ! Ils sont parfaits et la couleur rose est discrète, elle se marie parfaitement avec toutes sortes de vaisselles.
Customer review, June 12, 2025Duralex's heritage as the pioneer of tempered glass since 1945 reinforces this quality:
Since 1945,Duralex is the pioneer of tempered glass technology, a process in which we are specialists. Our factory inLa Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin was the first in the world to produce tempered glass tableware.
duralexcanada.caThese stories align with the brand's long-standing manufacturing expertise.
- Recent quality
Some recent batches have been reported to shatter spontaneously in the dishwasher.
Why this is supported
While the majority of reports are positive, some buyers have experienced issues with newer units. One user reported:
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
u/fazalmajid in r/BuyItForLifeAnother longtime user expressed concern about potential changes in quality:
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/FionaTheFierce in r/BuyItForLifeCatalog found no official acknowledgment or corrective action from Duralex regarding these sporadic failures.
- Value
Set of 4 at $18 CAD, about $4.50 per glass, with decades of life.
Why this is supported
At $18 CAD for a set of 4, each glass costs about $4.50. The launch price in France was
Prix public : 2,70 € l'unité
offrir-international.com. Given the longevity reported by users (20+ years), the per-use cost is very low compared to less durable alternatives.
- Hot & cold beverages
Resists thermal shock up to 130°C; safe for hot coffee, tea, and cold drinks.
Why this is supported
The Picardie has been noted in tea culture as
the smaller ones were regarded as perfect for sipping tea
independent.co.ukand the manufacturer states that
It resists thermal shock of at least 130°C.
duralexcanada.ca. One long-term user reports they have been
fine with the dishwasher and we’ve been using for hot and cold liquids.
u/OMorain in r/BuyItForLife.
- Use versatility
Versatile for desserts, wine, and everyday use; stacks for space-saving storage.
Why this is supported
A long-time French buyer remembers these from school canteens:
Ils sont parfaits et la couleur rose est discrète, elle se marie parfaitement avec toutes sortes de vaisselles.
Customer review, June 12, 2025The line is designed for mix & match, as the manufacturer says:
Renouveler les tables et les transformer au gré des envies : tel est l’objectif du mix & match qui rend chacune unique.
offrir-international.com.
- Price per glass
The $18 CAD set is about $4.50 per glass, matching its €2.70 French launch price.
Why this is supported
According to offrir-international.com, the French launch price was
Prix public : 2,70 € l’unité, vendu par boite de 4 et de 6.
offrir-international.com.
At its French launch, the pink Picardie unit price was set at
2,70 € l'unité, vendu par boite de 4 et de 6
offrir-international.com, compared to the Canadian 4-pack price of 18 CAD.
- Authenticity
Genuine glasses are stamped MADE IN DURALEX FRANCE on the base; buying from authorized retailers prevents counterfeits.
Why this is supported
Authenticity can be verified by the embossed stamp, and as one Q&A notes,
buying from an authorized retailer remains the best practice.
Has Duralex implemented any changes in manufacturing to address the spontaneous shattering reported by users, and is there a way to identify if a set is from a newer batch?Another source advises:
Most recent purchasers report satisfaction, but some have encountered bad batches with spontaneous shattering or defects; buying from reputable sellers is advised.
Do newly manufactured batches still have the same quality?- Company legacy
Designed anonymously in 1954 and called the ultimate drinking vessel, Picardie has survived bankruptcies and is now made by a worker cooperative.
Why this is supported
The Picardie tumbler was
designed in 1954 by a person unknown
independent.co.ukand has been described alongside design classics such as the Swiss army knife and Levi jeans. It was a staple in French cafés and schools. Despite multiple bankruptcies, the company was rescued by a worker cooperative. One Reddit user captures the sentiment:
I would be super bummed if the company folds or is bought out and switched over to making an inferior glass.
u/FionaTheFierce in r/BuyItForLife- Tempered glass performance
Tempered glass is 2.5x stronger than ordinary glass and handles thermal shock up to 130°C.
Why this is supported
The tempering process makes the glass dramatically stronger:
This makes Duralex glass at least 2.5 times more resistant to mechanical stress than an annealed glass product.
duralexcanada.caand
It resists thermal shock of at least 130°C.
duralexcanada.caThe pink colour is lead-free:
Glass is made from various raw materials that contain no lead (Pb) or cadmium (Cd)
hwl.dkOwners have reported 20+ years of daily use, but some recent batches have had shattering 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.
u/fazalmajid in r/BuyItForLifeWhen breakage occurs, the glass disintegrates into small pieces:
Tiny sharp shards: when they do break, the tempered glass disintegrates into countless small pieces that can scatter widely and be difficult to fully clean.
gotchaCatalog verified the material claims from brand and independent sources. The glass is tempered and resists thermal shock up to 130°C:
The same tempering ensures safe breakage:
It is this same tempered glass that is used to make windshields which, in the event of an impact or accident, shatter into thousands of non-sharp pieces.
duralexcanada.caIndependent XRF testing confirms the absence of heavy metals:
When tested with an XRF instrument this pink Duralex glass had the following readings: - Lead (Pb): Non-Detect (Negative) - Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect (Negative) - Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect (Negative) - Arsenic (As): Non-Detect (Negative)
tamararubin.comAdditionally, the pink color is not a surface coating but fused into the glass:
The pink color is integrated into the glass—it's a colored glass, not a surface coating.
Is the pink color a surface coating or is it integrated into the glass? How resistant is it to scratching and fading over time?confirming long-term color durability.
The tempering process heats each glass to around 700°C then shock-cools it with forced air, producing a compressive surface. As Duralex states,
This makes Duralex glass at least 2.5 times more resistant to mechanical stress than an annealed glass product
duralexcanada.caIt resists thermal shock of at least 130°C
duralexcanada.ca. This compressive skin resists micro-scratches from stacking and washing, with one user noting
have been using mine for 10 years and I don't think any are even chipped
u/BookishCityOwl in r/BuyItForLife. The thermal tolerance allows safe use from freezer to microwave, as echoed in community reports:
we've been using for hot and cold liquids
u/OMorain in r/BuyItForLife.
- Product versatility
The 250 ml size suits water or espresso and stacks with larger sizes; the pink shade and mix-and-match system allow custom tablescapes.
Why this is supported
The small size fits securely in the palm and is
perfectly proportioned for water, juice, or espresso
theme, though it may require refills for larger drinks. The glasses stack neatly and match larger Picardie sizes. The pink variant was launched in January 2024 and is described as
une nouvelle teinte très tendance : le rose. Une couleur teintée masse qui se décline dans de délicates nuances rosées pour inspirer fraîcheur et poésie.
offrir-international.comDuralex's mix-and-match philosophy invites combining colors and sizes:
Renouveler les tables et les transformer au gré des envies : tel est l’objectif du mix & match qui rend chacune unique.
offrir-international.com- Hand comfort
Secure palm fit for one-handed use, comfortable even with hot drinks.
Why this is supported
The Picardie's 250 ml capacity creates a compact form that fits securely in the palm for one-handed use.
They're comfortable in the hand, tempered, and an all-around best buy.
u/[deleted] in r/BuyItForLifeThis long-term comfort is echoed by design critic Patrick Taylor, who
lists the Duralex Picardie tumbler alongside the great classics of design such as the Swiss army knife and Levi jeans.
independent.co.ukThe small size also proves comfortable for hot beverages:
the smaller ones were regarded as perfect for sipping tea
independent.co.uk.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Four small pink-tinted drinking glasses are visible: a vertical stack of three glasses at left and one single glass at right. The glasses are fluted with vertical rounded panels, rounded rims, and thicker molded bases.
- Stacked glassesThree identical small drinking glasses are nested in a vertical stack at left; each shows the same fluted vertical panel pattern and the stacked rims are visible as three thin circular edges.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.52 (high) - Single glassOne single glass sits to the right of the stack, upright and un-nested, showing the full exterior fluted panel profile, a rounded lip, and a thicker molded base.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.42 · w 0.32 · h 0.48 (high) - Fluted panel patternGlass bodies have repeating vertical rounded panels (flutes) around the circumference, visible as vertical ridges and shallow recessed facets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.78 · h 0.50 (medium) - Rim and base detailsTop rims are thin and slightly rounded; bases are thicker and show molded rings and small internal ledges visible through the glass.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (medium) - Material and finishTranslucent pink-tinted glass with glossy reflective surface showing specular highlights and internal light refractions.
Other
Product shot on a light wooden shelf against a smooth pale pink wall with directional warm lighting from the left creating soft shadows and highlights.
- BackgroundSmooth pale pink wall behind the glasses, uninterrupted by text or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.64 (high) - Shelving surfaceLight natural wood shelf or platform under the glasses with visible wood grain and a straight horizontal top edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 1.00 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the left casts soft shadows of the glasses to the right and creates bright specular highlights on the glass surfaces.
- Shot compositionCentered composition with the stacked glasses slightly left of center and a single glass to the right; image cropped with some top margin and full bases visible.
Colors
light pink glass· glass body#E4BDB2- Stacked glassesThree identical small drinking glasses are nested in a vertical stack at left; each shows the same fluted vertical panel pattern and the stacked rims are visible as three thin circular edges.
- 02
Product
A single small pink glass tumbler shown lying on its side; octagonal base with an embossed maker mark and vertical fluted facets along the body.
- OrientationGlass tumbler is positioned on its side with the open rim toward the upper right and the base facing the viewer near the left-center of the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Body geometryCylindrical wall with evenly spaced vertical fluted facets that create an overall faceted profile; facets follow from the base upward to the rim.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.28 · w 0.54 · h 0.56 (high) - Base shapeThick octagonal base visible as a circular inset with flat facet joins; base sits at the interior left area of the tumbler and is slightly raised.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Maker mark embossingEmbossed circular stamp on the inner flat of the base containing multiple lines of text and a small circled symbol.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Embossed text line 1“MADE IN”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Embossed text line 2“DURALEX”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Embossed text line 3“FRANCE”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Image shows a close-up still-life composition on a light wood surface with a neutral textured wall background; warm side lighting casts soft shadows and highlights through the glass.
- SurfaceLight wood horizontal surface under the glass, visible in the lower portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 1.00 · h 0.26 (high) - BackgroundNeutral off-white textured vertical backdrop occupying the upper part of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm directional light from the left creates bright highlights on the glass rim and base and casts soft elongated shadows to the lower left.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail shot focused on the glass base and interior facets with shallow depth of field and visible reflections on the glass surface.
Colors
pale rose pink· glass body and rim#EABDAC- OrientationGlass tumbler is positioned on its side with the open rim toward the upper right and the base facing the viewer near the left-center of the image.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
15 total15 reviews · out of 5
Toujours durable
Belle couleur et lavables
Perfect
Absolutely love these as everyday juice glasses. Sturdy but with enough girlie to make them fun and not boring. Perfect size and a great price.
Comme dans mes souvenirs
Française de nationalité, ces verres étaient présents dans toutes les cantines scolaires du pays. Nostalgie quand tu nous tiens ! Ils sont parfaits et la couleur rose est discrète, elle se marie parfaitement avec toutes sortes de vaisselles. Je réfléchis maintenant aux plus grands verres de la collection ;-)
Cute glasses
Love these cute glasses. So comfortable to hold in your hand.
Very cute pink glasses good
Very cute pink glasses good quality happy with my purchase
So nice
I love the pink tint, so retro and so me!
Gorgeous
Gorgeous
Best everyday glasses ever!
These glasses are unbreakable!! Perfect for everyday.
Love pink !
Love pink !
Perfect
Love the size and colour.
bonne qualité
bonne qualité
Pink Glasses
I really love color of these glasses
satisfaction
Très bon et beau produit. Livraison tel que promis.
Super
Super
Verres roses Picardie
Très jolis petits verres, pratiques.
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/BuyItForLifeRedditors overwhelmingly praise the durability and timeless design of Duralex Picardie glasses, but caution about occasional quality lapses in newer production; the pastel pink variant attracts targeted interest.
The majority of comments highlight decades-long durability and versatility, though there are notable negative experiences with spontaneous breakage and bad batches that temper the overall positive sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday drinking glasses (water, juice, etc.)
- Hot and cold beverages (coffee, tea, wine, whiskey)
- Kid-friendly unbreakable glassware
- Dessert bowls and decorative (ice cream, trifle, tea lights)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs IKEA Pokal glasses
IKEA glasses are cheaper and similar in appearance but thinner and more prone to breaking; Duralex is preferred for durability.
vs British Pub Imperial Pint glasses
Some prefer the lightweight and ridged design of pub glasses for beer, but Duralex offers similar functionality with a bulge for grip.
vs Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar line
A user rates Bormioli Rocco higher (10 vs 9) for stacking higher and equal or better temperature resistance.
Source Threads
Long-term durability of small Picardie glasses through 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/FionaTheFiercer/BuyItForLifeView thread →
20+ years of daily use with dishwasher cycles
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.
u/[deleted]r/BuyItForLifeView thread →
Recently purchased set performing well with hot and cold use
I bought a set recently, replacing all my mixed glassware, as I’d heard the factory had gone into administration again. They’ve been great so far, fine with the dishwasher and we’ve been using for hot and cold liquids.
u/OMorainr/BuyItForLifeView thread →
Spontaneous shattering and production issues with newer batches
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/fazalmajidr/BuyItForLifeView thread →
Interest in purchasing pastel pink milk glass tumblers
Ooof I’ve had my eye on the pastel pink milk glass tumblers for some time, I guess this was the sign I needed to buy them!
u/ursulawinchesterr/BuyItForLifeView thread →
Recommendation for kid-friendly, chip-resistant tumblers
Duralex Picardie tumblers. Have purchased from Williams Sonoma and Amazon. They are classic, have been using mine for 10 years and I don’t think any are even chipped.
u/BookishCityOwlr/BuyItForLifeView thread →