19 of the best glassware brands you need to know about

Tablescaping has become a rite of passage for any savvy host. Whether it be a garland of flowers strewn through the centre of the table, laden with candles peppered throughout, or a minimalistic approach of a single strand of lights accompanied by strategically-placed napkins and platters, ensuring your table is aesthetically pleasing is as important as the food itself. It’s about cultivating a vibe, showcasing your vision and individual decorative tastes. A key component? The crockery, specifically the glassware because who among us wants to be drinking their Negroni out of a bland glass? To get you on the right track, we’ve rounded up 19 of the best glassware brands to shop for your next hosting event.

 

1. Waterford

After seeing the incredible Waterford glasses at our recent event with Paspaley, we can’t help but add these to our ultimate glassware wish list. They even offer personalised glassware for special occassions!

 

2. Maison Balzac

A pioneer, a go-to of glassware perfect for every occasion, Elise Pioch’s Maison Balzac always makes an appearance on a well-considered table.

 

3. Hay Design

A relative newcomer to the tablescaping industry, Coterie Studio is the brainchild of Montana Birt and Kristina Stojanac born out of inspiration from time spent in lockdown.

 

4. Hot Haus

Over a common passion for glass blowing, founders Laurel and Amanda launched Hot Haus in 2019 as part of their latest creative venture.

 

5. Casa Shop

A global curation of pre-loved glassware, ensuring every piece is unique and in limited run.

 

6. Sophie Lou Jacobsen

Ripple and wave motifs dominate the shapes of a Sophie Lou Jacobsen collection, with the New York designer globally sought for her elevated take on glassware.

 

7. Emporio Sirenuse

Inspired by southern Italy and proudly declaring Positano is more than lemons and Vespas, Emporio Sirenuse embodies the beauty of a Mediterranean tablescape making it one of the best glassware brands to add to cart.

 

8. R + D Lab

R+D Lab is driven by creating functional, sustainable and meaningful products made to last.

 

9. Tom Dixon

A cult favourite renowned for their minimalistic shapes.

 

10. Georg Jensen

The legendary Danish luxury brand known as being the epitome of excellence in the home.

 

11. Zaffareno

Handmade in Italy, Zafferano is a touch of Venice no matter where you may find yourself based.

 

12. Kate Mitchell Glass

Artisanal, hand-blown and made in New Zealand, Kate Mitchell’s glass wares are like functional pieces of art. Her perennially popular ‘confetti’ and ‘speckle’ designed tumblers are a subtle, whimsical addition to any neutral tablescape, and her more recent foray into vases and earrings make for a perfect gift.

 

13. Fazeek

Melbourne homewares + lifestyle label FAZEEK was founded in 2017 and their glassware has seen the brand explode both in Australia and abroad as they bring a playful and colourful approach to homewares. The brand’s designs are eye-catching and engaging, with practical statement pieces that are inspired by sleek architecture and interior design.

 

14. Glass Et Cetera

Premium vintage glassware is what Surry Hills-based Glass Et Cetera is all about. Visit them in store or online to select from their beautifully curated, jewel-toned glassware and find your next statement table centrepiece or set of specialty glasses.

 

15. LOQ

Better known for its footwear, LOQ is also an unsuspecting retailer of beautiful, vintage and vintage-inspired glasswear.

 

16. Lawn Bowls

Finn O’Sullivan’s whimsical and decorative glass dishes and jewellery are made al the more endearing for their imperfections and irregularities. And they’re hand-made in Brisbane, Australia.

 

17. FACEVESSEL

Small-batch drops of unique glassware, featuring artist kooky faces and characters to enliven your next glass of juice.

 

18. Jochen Holz

East London glass-blower Jochen Holz has a distinctive, wobbly feel to his one-off designs, often selecting beautiful, contrasting hues for wine glass stems, or jug handles.

 

19. Marimekko

Scandi-style glasswear for all your curvy, minimalist needs. Marimekko has a range of simple drinking glasses, as well as seasonal hand-blown glass vases in fun shapes and colours.

 

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