Pretty Drinking Glasses To Help You Sip In Style
In a world where everyone totes around tumblers and water bottles like security blankets, it’s easy to neglect your drinking glass collection. After all, when such large vessels exist to inspire adequate hydration, why would you reach for something smaller and more fragile? But if your drinking glasses have long been an afterthought, there’s reason to start caring about these everyday vessels. Though they might not seem as special as cocktail or wine glasses, drinking glasses can be just as chic and elegant.
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While the unadorned glass cylinders of yesteryear still exist, these days, you can find water glasses in an endless variety of colors and designs, making them an investment that’s both exciting and worthwhile. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with relying on your trusty tumbler throughout the day. But when you throw dinner parties, for example, it’s nice to set the dining table with chic, matching glasses, rather than an assortment of random jars. With that in mind, here are 12 of our favorite glasses to help you start sipping in style.
West Elm Essential Stacking Drinking Glasses
These drinking glasses don’t only look lovely, but they store nicely, too. Thanks to their stackable design, these pretty vessels are perfect for those with limited cabinet space. In fact, they’re so space-efficient, you might as well buy the matching set of highball glasses, while you’re at it. Simply pick your preferred style and color (they come in five different hues, including clear).
Colorful Nordic Glass Ripple Effect Cups
Whether you prefer minimalist clear glassware or a bold color palette, this rippled glass cup—which comes in clear, blue, orange, pink and green—will fit the bill. It’s worth noting that each cup is sold separately, making this one of the more expensive glasses on the list. With such a unique silhouette, though, this dainty drinking glass is well worth the higher price.
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Drinking glasses don’t have to come in bold colors or designs to make a statement. Case in point: This 16-piece set of tumblers and rocks glasses, which includes eight of each vessel. And if you’re only in the market for one type of glass, tumblers or rocks glasses, no sweat; you can opt for 8-piece sets of one style, as well.
Our Place
Handsome and versatile, Our Place’s Night + Day Glasses are some of our absolute favorites. Sold in sets of four and eight, these stackable vessels come in eight rich tones like amber and sage green; you can also purchase multi-color sets, if you don’t want something so uniform. Considering their quality construction—they’re made of recycled glass and natural dyes—these durable glasses are a total steal.
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Whether you have little ones running around or you love to host outdoor dinner parties, this set of Tritan tumblers is worth checking out. Sold in sets of six, these glasses come in short and tall versions, as well as six beautiful colors. You can even round out your new glassware collection with a matching water pitcher.
Anthropologie
Leave it to Anthropologie to craft highball glasses that are nothing short of stunning. Sold in five colors, the hand-blown textured glasses (which come in sets of four) sit atop sturdy pedestals, lending them a playful yet fancy feel. Whether you use them to serve water, juice, mocktails or cocktails, these vessels are sure to make a lovely addition to any glassware collection. Just keep in mind that they’re hand-wash only.
Crate & Barrel
Sold individually, these ribbed glasses have undeniable Art Deco appeal. While the 16-ounce highballs only come in clear glass, who needs color when the design is this striking? They’re simple yet refined, and bound to earn you at least a few questions about where you found them. Plus, they’re dishwasher-safe.
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If you love a retro aesthetic, you’ll enjoy this set of vintage-inspired glass tumblers made in Italy. Feature a chic pebbled exterior, the vessels come in six different colors, including purple, clear and “Peacock Green.” And while they’re perfect for water, at 9.5 ounces, they’d make great wine glasses, as well.
AnthroLiving
Sold in green, pink and blue, these hefty 13.75-ounce glasses are statement-making. Since they’re mouth-blown, the ones you order might not look exactly like the ones pictured, but that only adds to their charm—each and every glass is unique. Something to note: Despite their sturdiness, thanks to their handcrafted design, these glasses are hand-wash only.
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Duralex’s Picardie Glasses are widely beloved, and for good reason: They’re chic, durable and unbelievably affordable. Because the 8.75-ounce fluted glasses are sold individually, you can create your dream set of glasses in a variety of bright colors, such as hot pink and jade green. If you like your glasses to be less showy, the glasses come in clear glass, too. Best of all, they’re made with tempered glass, so they’re resistant to chipping and shattering.
Crate & Barrel
If you’re in the market for a tall, handsome vessel, consider Crate & Barrel’s Large Working Glass. Featuring a faceted design and a rolled rim, this durable, dishwasher-safe glass is as classic as it gets. It also boasts an impressive capacity of 21 ounces, making it ideal for iced tea and lemonade.
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How gorgeous are these colorful embossed glasses? The 4-piece set includes four 12-ounce vessels, all in different hues: muted pink, baby blue, amber and light green. And despite their dainty look, these tapered glasses aren’t fragile—in fact, they’re dishwasher-safe. All in all, these vintage-inspired glasses get five stars, say 500-plus pleased reviewers on Amazon.