Gigogne — Duralex

The Gigogne collection is Duralex's historic tumbler and one of the best-sellers on AZ boutique. Created in 1946, predating the Picardie, it long equipped canteens, workers' restaurants and brasseries thanks to its straight stackable silhouette and tempered-glass strength.

The Gigogne collection's specificity

Gigogne is a slightly flared conical tumbler with a thick base that stacks perfectly — hence its name evoking nesting dolls. Made of Duralex tempered glass, it built the brand's reputation for hospitality strength.

• Tempered glass made in France in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin (Loiret)
• Slightly flared conical shape, stackable for compact storage
• Available in several sizes, from espresso (9 cl) to water glass (22 cl)
• Dishwasher-safe and resistant to impact and thermal shock

The most popular pieces in the Gigogne collection

A few sizes account for most of the purchases on AZ boutique, all sold in sets of 6.

• Gigogne tumbler 16 cl, set of 6: AZ boutique's best-selling piece, versatile format for café au lait, juice, soft drinks
• Gigogne tumbler 22 cl, set of 6: water / wine format, the most used in hospitality tables
• Gigogne tumbler 9 cl, set of 6: small format for espresso, verrines, shooters or yoghurts

Choosing within the Gigogne collection

Why is the Gigogne collection well-known?

The Gigogne built Duralex's hospitality reputation (canteens, workers' restaurants, brasseries): stackable shape, sturdy tempered glass, clear capacity. More understated than the Picardie (no 9 facets), it remains a French everyday-glass classic.

Gigogne or Picardie: which to choose?

The Picardie has a slightly rounded silhouette with 9 distinctive vertical facets: it is Duralex's "decorative" glass. The Gigogne is more understated, straight and conical, designed for optimal stacking and intensive use. Choose Picardie for a design touch at the table, Gigogne for everyday no-fuss use.

Which size should I start with?

The 22 cl is the versatile water / wine table format. Complete with the 16 cl for morning café au lait or juice, and with the 9 cl for espresso and glass desserts (yoghurts, mousses). The three sizes stack together for compact cupboard storage.

Is the Gigogne collection dishwasher-safe?

Yes, the entire Gigogne tempered-glass collection is dishwasher-safe. Duralex tempered glass also resists temperature changes and limits the sharpness of fragments in case of breakage — which is why it has been so widely adopted in hospitality.

The Gigogne collection on AZ boutique

Discover the Gigogne collection by Duralex on AZ boutique, from the 9 cl to the 22 cl tumbler in sets of 6. To compare with the Picardie or explore other robust glasses, browse the Glassware and Tableware sections.

Other Duralex collections to discover: Versailles, Picardie, Lys.