Shopping Guide: Water Glasses & Carafes

Water tumblers and carafes are everyday essentials but can elevate a dining set-up as much as cocktail and wineware. Smoked glass and hand-etched designs give tables a sophisticated edge whilst organic-shaped or ribbed vessels bring a tactile quality to the dining experience. NUDE's 2022 offering spans contemporary carafes and eye-catching glasses to suit both daily moments and formal entertaining. Highlights of the range include Tomas Kral's Beak carafe, reimagined in the signature flamboyant style of Iris Apfel, and the ombré effect Pigmento pitcher by which makes a statement centrepiece whether in use or not.

See highlights from the offering below, available online now at www.nudeglass.com

Parrot Carafe & Tumblers

Created by Slovakian designer Tomas Kral, the Parrot collection features an abstract carafe and tumblers in three muted colourways. Each piece has been hand-etched with vertical feather-like cuts for extra grip. Characterised by its avian inspired design, the range is ideal for those with a playful sense of humour.

Mr. & Mrs. Night Water Set

Elegant and minimal, the Mr. & Mrs. water set by Erdem Akan lends itself to working from home set-ups. Formed from mouth-blown crystalline glass, the curvaceous silhouette has a considered yet playful quality, with a face adorning the complementing cup that doubles as a bottle stopper.

Colored U Tumbler (Set of 4)

The in-house designed Coloured U tumblers reference a classic wine glass silhouette with a contemporary raindrop profile. The range is available in three striking hues which draw inspiration from stained glass windows, from rich caramel to petroleum green.

Pigmento Pitcher

The Pigmento collection combines contemporary design with glassmaking tradition, designed by Italian design duo, Studio Formafantasma. Formed from mouth-blown crystalline glass, the pieces display a sandblasted look and subtle nuances in colour. The pigment is hand-sprayed onto the finished product so no two pieces are alike, adding intriguing irregularities to any setting.

Ghost Zero Belly Tumbler (Set of 2)

Part of the Ghost Zero collection which applies 'Ion Shielding Technology' to NUDE's thinnest glass to date, this tumbler challenges conventions with its gently bulbous body and tapered rim resting atop a tall, slender stem. Carefully hand-crafted by skilled artisans, the design achieves a deceptively simple yet sophisticated style.

Lady Water Carafe

Graceful and refined, the Lady carafe lives up to its name. Featuring an intricate pleated motif adorning the rim, the design is a subtle nod to the crisp ruffled collars reserved for royals and nobility throughout history.

Poem Water Bottle & Glasses

The work of Finnish artist and designer Markku Salo, the Poem collection presents a bold yet minimal aesthetic. With a signature elongated silhouette and tapered rim, the vessels in the range boast a ribbed surface that is extremely satisfying to hold.

Cybele Water Jug

The curved silhouette of the Cybele jug is given a contemporary twist with the dynamic line of its ergonomic handle. Adorned with a subtle ripple pattern which evokes a pool of crystalline water, this is the perfect vessel for serving up water in style.

Beak Carafe & Tumblers

The Iris Apfel inspired Beak range is a fashion-forward take on the original Beak series by Tomas Kral. The carafe's elongated neck allows for easy pouring, while an exaggerated spout adds a whimsical touch to the angular profile. Contrasting red stripes and lip epitomise the flamboyant, maximalist aesthetic synonymous with Apfel's style.

Barduck Tumbler (Set of 2)

The Barduck tumbler by award-winning Turkish designer Ali Bakova has been crafted using traditional glassmaking techniques. It boasts a distinctive profile which explores altered states of form and texture with its unusual shape and tactile surface, mimicking the interior of a cave.