- Unmatched strength & resilience – crafted from tempered glass, heated to ~700°c then rapidly cooled, making each piece more than twice as strong as standard glass and highly resistant to thermal and physical shock.
- Durability for daily demands – designed to thrive in busy kitchens and bustling restaurants alike, these glasses deliver long-lasting performance withstanding knocks, drops and sudden temperature changes.
- Iconic design with global prestige – the flagship of duralex for 60 years, the picardie’s rippling, ergonomic silhouette is found in top bars and cafés worldwide—comfortable to hold and effortlessly stylish.
- Dishwasher-friendly with care – though dishwasher safe, handwashing or a gentle dishwasher cycle is recommended to preserve colour vibrancy and clarity for years of continued use.
- Form meets function – elegant ridges not only enhance grip and aesthetic appeal but embody duralex’s mastery of practical, timeless design—ideal for everyday use or professional serving environments.
Looking for glassware that offers the ultimate combination of performance, practicality and durability? The duralex picardie collection of drinking glasses ticks each of those boxes effortlessly, with a design built on techniques that have made duralex one of the leading names in glassware for over 70 years. each piece has been crafted from tempered glass which is heated to ~700ã‚â°c then suddenly cooled by cold air ventilation. the result is a glass that is more than twice as strong as standard glass, with exceptional resistance to shocks both thermal (sudden changes in temperature) and mechanical (being knocked or dropped). so far, so impressive - so what does that mean for you? basically, it means that duralex glassware has been built to cater perfectly for the rigours of even the most demanding modern home or kitchen, for as long as that home or kitchen needs it to. the picardie has been the undisputed flagship of the duralex brand for 60 years - now found in bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs and cafes around the world. Its iconic silhouette - evoking images of rolling, rippling waters - has been designed to be as pleasant in the hand as it is on the eyes, with soft, subtle ridges that urge its audience to take hold. please note: although these glasses are dishwasher safe, we recommended washing either on a light cycle or by hand to preserve the vibrancy of the colour.