Colourful glassware that sets the tone for cocktail hour
Inject personality into your entertaining set up with jewel-like glassware that gleams
Rosa Bertoli
There’s a time and place for white china and crystal glassware – but here at Wallpaper*, we tend to skew bolder. As we settle into long, sprawling evenings spent indoors, now is the moment to embrace tablescapes and home bars bursting with colour, texture and creativity.
One way to inject personality into your dining setup or cocktail hour is with colourful glassware. Jewel-toned and luminescent, from hand-blown masterpieces to beautifully affordable finds, statement glassware can brighten neutral spaces, unify colour accents, and bring a dash of glamour to any occasion.
Wallpaper's favourite colourful glassware to brighten your set-up
These striking tumblers are mouth-blown, resulting in natural bubbles that make each piece individual – Italian heritage brand Bitossi celebrates imperfection as a signature of true craftsmanship. A playful mix of colours, textures and forms creates a visually captivating yet cohesive aesthetic. Endlessly versatile, the Bitossi set adds character to everyday dining and entertaining occasions alike.
These sculptural, tactile tumblers are both functional and artistic, infusing the table with sunlit elegance. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, each glass has a unique texture, unified by a luminous yellow tone. Created by Nason Moretti – which recently celebrated over a century of glassmaking – the Idra set reflects a blend of traditional Venetian craftsmanship and modern design.
Designed in 1958 by Finnish master Kaj Franck, the Kartio tumbler embodies minimalist Nordic design at its finest – his philosophy of removing the superfluous yields a timeless, practical object that transcends trends. Shown here in the soft, nature-inspired ‘Calluna’ hue, this glass is as suited to everyday use as it is to formal settings.
From Christofle – the renowned French silversmiths since 1830 – the Kawali glasses blend vibrant colour with refined elegance, their striking cobalt hue adding a bold splash to the table. Suited for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, these tumblers bring a touch of Parisian flair to every occasion.
Originally designed in 1952 by Hans Harald Rath for Lobmeyr, the Alpha Ellipse set draws on the form of medieval copper vessels, enriched by Islamic design influences. Modernist yet steeped in history, each stackable glass is mouth-blown from Lobmeyr’s signature thin Muslin glass, giving it a feather-light feel. The engraved, tilted ring introduces an element of optical illusion, appearing to tilt the liquid inside.
Exuding a distinctly Bohemian vibe, these whisky tumblers – designed by Oldřich Lípa in 1968 – feature a bold, clean-lined silhouette and a weighty base, making them ideal for sipping fine spirits. Hand-blown and meticulously polished in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, each piece carries the legacy of Moser, a brand synonymous with excellence since 1857.
The Mosaïque tumblers are available in a vibrant spectrum of colours: orange, blue, purple, moss, green, and Baccarat's signature ruby red. Each is handmade in France using centuries-old techniques, featuring a sleek silhouette that suits both classic and contemporary settings. Whether they’re being used for cocktails, spirits or water, these tumblers lend a jewel-like brilliance to the liquid they hold.
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Anna Solomon is Wallpaper’s digital staff writer, working across all of Wallpaper.com’s core pillars. She has a special interest in interiors and curates the weekly spotlight series, The Inside Story. Before joining the team at the start of 2025, she was senior editor at Luxury London Magazine and Luxurylondon.co.uk, where she covered all things lifestyle and interviewed tastemakers such as Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Priya Ahluwalia, Zandra Rhodes, and Ellen von Unwerth.
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