Picardie — Duralex

The Picardie collection is Duralex's icon and one of the best-sellers on AZ boutique. Created in 1954, this tempered glass tumbler with its nine facets has become a French classic, instantly recognisable and found everywhere from school canteens to bistros.

The Picardie collection's specificity

The Picardie is a tempered glass tumbler available in several stackable sizes. Its slightly rounded shape, its vertical facets and its resistance to impact and temperature changes have made it Duralex's signature since 1954.

• Tempered glass made in France in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin (Loiret)
• Distinctive 9 vertical facets and slightly rounded shape
• Available in many sizes, from espresso to water / wine glass, all stackable

The most popular pieces in the Picardie collection

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

• Picardie 36 cl (water / wine glass): AZ boutique's best-selling piece, versatile for water and wine on the table
• Tumbler 50 cl: the large format, ideal for water, sodas and juices
• Tumbler 31 cl: intermediate format, the classic "water glass"
• Tumbler 25 cl: small versatile format, for café au lait or juice
• Tumbler 13 cl: mini format for espresso, verrines or shooters

Choosing within the Picardie collection

Why is the Picardie collection well-known?

Created in 1954, the Picardie has become an icon of everyday French design. Its 9 facets, slightly rounded shape and tempered-glass strength make it an instantly recognisable tumbler, used in canteens, bistros and homes in France and abroad.

Are there coloured versions in the Picardie collection?

Yes. Duralex offers the Picardie in several colours (turquoise, navy blue, plum, smoked, etc.) in addition to the standard clear version, mainly on the key sizes (25 cl and 36 cl in particular). Availability varies depending on the references in stock.

Which size should I start a Picardie service with?

For a table service, start with a set of Picardie 36 cl, the versatile water / wine format. Complete with a set of 25 cl for morning coffee, juice or verrines, and with the mini 13 cl for espresso or aperitifs. All formats are stackable for compact storage.

Is the Picardie collection dishwasher-safe?

Yes, the entire Picardie tempered-glass collection is dishwasher-safe. Duralex tempered glass also resists temperature changes (typically from -20 to +130 °C) and limits the sharpness of fragments in case of breakage.

The Picardie collection on AZ boutique

Discover the Picardie collection by Duralex on AZ boutique, from the 13 cl espresso to the 50 cl tumbler. To explore other robust glasses from the same maker, browse the Glassware and Tableware sections.

Also at Duralex: Versailles, Lys, Gigogne.