Duralex Picardie tumbler

The Duralex Picardie is a classic design of a toughened glass tumbler found in cafes, schools and homes across France and in many places worldwide. It is manufactured by Duralex in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin in Loiret. The design has been produced in a range of sizes but they typically share markings on their bottoms with "MADE IN FRANCE" surrounding in circular design the name "DURALEX".^[1]^[2] According to Agence France-Presse, the glasses are "considered icons of modern design" and are sold in the Museum of Modern Art.^[3]

References

^ John Lichfield, "Duralex – the glass tumbler that would not be broken": A French design classic has been saved from extinction by new investors who are determined to have the famous brand name on everyone's lips once again, The Independent, 27 January 2010.
^ Patrick Taylor:The Duralex Picardie Glass Archived 5 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine (Accessed September 2012)
^ "Iconic French glassmaker Duralex hopes for a lifeline". Yahoo. AFP. Retrieved 7 October 2021.

[1] John Lichfield, "Duralex – the glass tumbler that would not be broken": A French design classic has been saved from extinction by new investors who are determined to have the famous brand name on everyone's lips once again, The Independent, 27 January 2010.

[2] Patrick Taylor:The Duralex Picardie Glass Archived 5 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine (Accessed September 2012)

[3] "Iconic French glassmaker Duralex hopes for a lifeline". Yahoo. AFP. Retrieved 7 October 2021.

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