French Picardie Tumblers - The Wine Glass for Casual Dining

Duralex Picardie Wine Glasses

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French Picardie Tumblers

The Wine Glass for Casual Dining

New Castle, DE – August 2009 -- Duralex presents the French casual, bistro style wine glass to the American market. Picardie tumblers have served as the classic wine glass of French taverns, bistros and inns for decades. Picardie tumblers are easily stacked or carried on a tray for alfresco dining. The fluted design shape fits in the hand beautifully - like a glove - and the shape gently tapers outward so it is delicate on the lip. The glass is extremely tough and durable and with even a little bit of care will last for decades without breaking or chipping. The tumblers fit easily on the shelf of a dishwasher, unlike stemware, and their high quality, maintain a brand-new appearance for years. Retails range from $2.50 to $5 depending upon size.

Founded in1929, Duralex has been manufacturing tempered glassware and tabletop products for over 80 years in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin in the very heart of France. Since 1939, when Duralex invented the glass tempering process, the name Duralex has been associated with toughened glassware, utilizing their proprietary process. The original tempered (toughened) Picardie glasses are still in production in France and are known as the "original French tumblers". The tempered glasses are equally suitable for cold or hot drinks, conveniently stackable, impact and chip resistant, microwave-proof and dishwasher-safe. Duralex is the only glass manufacturing company that manufacturers all of its products in France.