Drinking glasses in many varieties – with that special something
Drinking glasses are our everyday companions. We pick them up to drink water, juice, wine or coffee. Hardly any other kitchen item is used as often as a drinking glass. But everyone has different needs and preferences. So before you buy drinking glasses, take a moment to think about what you'd like to drink from them and what style they should have. Whatever your taste, you're sure to find something at Connox. Our shop offers a wide selection of design glasses from well-known brands such as Iittala, Eva Solo, Normann Copenhagen and Zwiesel 1872. Of course, you can also buy drinking glasses in sets so that everything matches. A popular gift is the Grand Cru drinking glass set: the elegant carafe and two water glasses are delivered in attractive packaging.
Find out which drinking glasses suit your needs:
- What types of drinking glasses can you find at Connox?
- The right drinking glasses for every occasion
- Material: what makes a good drinking glass?
- Consider the capacity, too
- Design: from simple and modern to unusual
- How should you clean glasses?
- How much do beautiful drinking glasses cost?
1. What types of drinking glasses can you find at Connox?
Our range covers the full spectrum of drinking glasses. Alongside a wide variety of water glasses, we offer elegant wine, sparkling wine and beer glasses, both stemmed and stemless. We also stock glasses for specific drinks. The large liqueur glass from Eva Solo has an angled rim that really brings out the aroma of liqueurs. This elegant glass is just as suitable for any other kind of digestif, and when it's not in use, it makes an attractive decorative piece in your home bar. If you like to enjoy a Cuba Libre or a gin and tonic with friends, our stylish highball glasses are a good choice. A 500 ml glass is ideal for this – and a perfect all-rounder too.
2. The right drinking glasses for every occasion
You need a drinking glass as early as breakfast. Children are instantly in a good mood when little Moomin drinking glasses from Iittala are on the table. The Finnish design company Iittala has glasses with cute troll motifs in its range that make adults smile too. Throughout the day – at mealtimes, in between or at a party – a drinking glass is always in use. For a beautifully laid dinner table, sets of drinking glasses are a good idea. That way, you can be sure your wine glasses match your water glasses for a harmonious overall look. For an outdoor party, stemless glasses are better than long-stemmed ones, as they are more stable. Use a variety of drinking glasses to serve cool drinks in summer and hot tea or mulled wine in the colder months.
3. Material: what makes a good drinking glass?
A simple, clear drinking glass easily blends in with your existing tableware and can be combined in many ways. A decorated or coloured glass, by contrast, needs more space to make an impression. If you value particular hardness, good resistance to breakage and a beautiful shine, crystal glass is the best choice. Thanks to its special manufacturing process, crystal glass is more translucent, more brilliant and less prone to scratches than ordinary glass. The drinking glasses from Rob Brandt, on the other hand, look like plastic. This crumpled glass pays a witty and lasting tribute to the popular plastic party cup. Genuine plastic drinking glasses come from Bodum, whose double-walled Canteen outdoor glasses are ideal for keeping drinks cool or warm. This lightweight set of six tumblers also makes a practical gift for camping fans.
4. Consider the capacity, too
Do you enjoy spritzers or mixing the occasional long drink? Then large drinking glasses are a good solution. One solid, heavy glass with a capacity of almost 500 ml is the decorative, mouth-blown highball glass from Normann Copenhagen's Glass series by designer Rikke Hagen. This Danish design company's credo is to break design rules and find new relationships between form and material. If you're looking for small drinking glasses with an original shape, you'll probably like the Perfection glasses from Holmegaard. With a capacity of 150 ml, they take up little space and are ideal for a perfectly laid table. You can easily place them above the plate on the right, next to the dessert, red wine and white wine glasses. Incidentally, white wine keeps its flavour better in a small glass, while the stronger aroma of red wine develops best in a large, rounded glass.
5. Design: from simple and modern to unusual
The timeless, ever-modern design of Iittala glasses reflects the durability of these well-established collections. Thanks to their understated Nordic design, the popular glasses are easy to combine, and many of them can be stacked to save space. If you prefer a secure grip, choose drinking glasses that sit comfortably in your hand: the tumblers from the Aino Aalto series have a classic shape and are available in several colours. The extensive Ultima Thule collection includes high-quality retro drinking glasses. Would you like to know more about the accessories available for these popular Iittala glasses? Our customer service team will be happy to give you expert advice if you'd like to buy accessories to go with your drinking glasses. Or perhaps you're looking for something more unusual? Then a mouth-blown crystal glass from the Air Sense collection by Zwiesel 1872 could be just right. This clear glass with its characteristic sphere has an elegant shine – an original visual highlight in excellent quality.
6. How should you clean drinking glasses?
If you love your glasses, follow the manufacturer's care instructions. As most drinking glasses are dishwasher safe, cleaning them is easy. However, the water softener must be set correctly to avoid visible limescale marks. If marks do appear, lemon juice or white vinegar will help. When washing by hand, soft brushes help with deep glasses. Repeated exposure to very hot water can cause glass corrosion in less heat-resistant glasses, leaving them permanently cloudy. Contact with other glasses or with metal can also cause unsightly scratches. If you have any questions about glass quality, please contact our team. Buying good drinking glasses at Connox is simple.
7. How much do beautiful drinking glasses cost?
Single pieces for basic everyday use are often in the entry-level price range – and sets of drinking glasses are even better value than buying glasses individually. Depending on the manufacturer, sets of two, four or six are available. In the mid-price range, you'll find gift sets for wine lovers, for example, consisting of a decanting pourer and vacuum stopper, or the retro drinking glasses from Holmegaard's coordinated Royal sets. More exclusive pieces such as the Hommage Comète whisky set from Zwiesel 1872, part of a complete collection, cost a little more. Whatever you choose, you're buying beautiful drinking glasses from a specialist in fine tableware.
Connox – your benefits at a glance
- A carefully selected range from top design brands
- High-quality drinking glasses by well-known designers
- Simple, direct online shopping
- Personal support from our customer service team
- Fair delivery costs
- Secure payment thanks to SSL encryption
- Delivery in just a few working days
- Shopping advice at Connox
Would you like to buy drinking glasses online but need some help? Our customer service team is always happy to help. We'll support you with advice while you shop, make recommendations and answer your questions quickly. Then simply sit back and have your chosen items delivered straight to your door.
