Water glasses

Choosing the right water glass transforms every table, adding a touch of elegance to your daily meals and special occasions. Combining craftsmanship and design, water glasses reflect your style while ensuring comfort and practicality. At La Table d'Arc, discover products to equip your table with refinement.

How to choose your designer or colored water glass

Materials: glass or crystal

The choice of material directly influences the dining experience. Classic glass offers a robust and economical solution for daily use, while crystal represents superior quality with its brilliance and characteristic sound. Unlike ordinary glass, crystal contains metal oxides that give it this particular sparkle. For special occasions, crystal glass brings exceptional refinement thanks to its absolute transparency and incomparable luminosity.

Size and capacity: from large glasses to standard tumblers

Standard capacity ranges from 20 to 25 cl for general use, but options vary according to your needs. Large glasses of 30 to 35 cl appeal to those who prefer to limit trips to the carafe. In restaurants, the norm is around 24 cl. Shape also plays a role: a tall, slender glass brings elegance, while a cylindrical tumbler offers practicality and stability for daily use.

Style and daily use: original water glasses for every table setting

Original water glasses transform every meal into a stylish moment. Transparent models with ribbed reliefs or hammered textures add character without cluttering the table, while colored glasses (powder pink, water green, amber) create a cheerful and contemporary atmosphere. For a modern table, opt for products with organic shapes or stackable tumblers that combine aesthetics and practicality. Remember to match your glasses with your existing tableware to create a cohesive table decoration.

Water glass vs. wine glass: what are the differences?

Although both are drinking vessels, these glasses are designed to optimize the experience of each beverage. The wine glassis distinguished by its elaborate shape (flared or tapered bowl) that promotes aeration and concentration of aromas. In contrast, the water glass favors a simple, straight shape, without the need for particular aeration, with a more generous capacity (around 24 cl) to accompany the entire meal.

Sets and prices: where to find the best price?

Buying glass sets is often the most economical solution for equipping your table. Sets of 6 or 12 glasses generally offer an advantageous price while ensuring aesthetic consistency for your service.

Position of the water glass on the table in the French style

Where to place the water glass on the table?

The water glass is positioned at the top right of the cutlery, ideally aligned with the tip of the knife. In French tradition, glasses are arranged diagonally: the water glass (the largest) is placed on the left, followed by the red wine glass, then the white wine glass. Some quick rules:

• Diagonal alignment from the tip of the knife
• Water glass always the leftmost in the row
• Maximum three glasses per row
• Distance of 1 to 2 cm from the edge of the table

Stemmed water glass or tumbler: what to choose for a touch of elegance?

Stemmed water glasses bring classic elegance and visually structure the table, especially for special occasions. Their height creates harmony with wine glasses and gives a refined character to the setting. Tumblers are perfect for daily use or a modern, relaxed atmosphere.

FAQ about water glasses

What is a water glass?

A water glass is a vessel designed to serve and drink water during meals or daily. Unlike wine glasses, it has a simple, straight shape. Made of classic glass or superior crystal, it combines practicality and aesthetics to enhance your table.

What is the capacity of a water glass?

The standard capacity is between 20 and 25 cl, a common size in homes and restaurants. There are small tumblers of 15 cl as well as large tumblers that can reach 35 cl. The choice depends on your personal preferences and the desired style.

How to recognize a water glass?

A water glass is recognized by its simple, straight shape, often larger than a wine glass, with a general capacity of around 24 cl. It can be presented on a stem for a touch of classic elegance, or in the form of a tumbler for a modern style. At the table, it is placed at the top right of the cutlery.

Why is a glass of water served with coffee?

This tradition originated in Italy, where offering a glass of water with coffee is a mark of hospitality and savoir-faire. Water is ideally drunk before coffee to rinse the taste buds and fully appreciate the aromas of the espresso, then after to eliminate caffeine responsible for tooth enamel discoloration.

In which bin should a broken water glass be thrown?

A broken water glass does not go into the glass recycling bin reserved for packaging. Culinary glasses should be thrown in the household waste bin. To avoid any risk of injury, carefully wrap the pieces in newspaper before discarding them.

Our La Table d'Arc collections: clear, colored, or crystal water glasses

Discover our collections of water glasses that embody the excellence of French savoir-faire. Inheriting nearly two centuries of glassmaking expertise, La Table d'Arc combines artisanal tradition and innovation. Our superior crystal glasses are distinguished by their exceptional brilliance and increased robustness. Available in practical sets, they adapt to all your needs. Opt for timeless transparency, dare to color with our Candy Mixcollection, or choose the elegance of crystal.