Don’t let the dancing whorls and light-as-air contours of Christofle’s new Tourbillon stemware fool you: The elegant pieces, which reference techniques that date to ancient Mesopotamia— with pit stops in traditional glassblowing ateliers from Cairo to Murano to Beykoz, Turkey—are made of borosilicate glass. Translation: They’re dishwasher safe, making them equally ideal for exceptional evenings or everyday table settings.
FROM LEFT: Tourbillon blown-glass water goblet, $220 per pair; white wine glass, $240 per pair; and champagne flute, $255 per pair; all by Christofle.
Kevin KerrThe new collection is the brainchild of Alya Tannous, a Lebanese artist who was born in London, lived in Paris, and traveled extensively throughout the world. “My approach was influenced by where I’ve decorated, cooked, and hosted,” she says. “L’art de vivre in these different places gave me the confidence to mix styles without hesitation or worrying about provenance. It taught me to incorporate luxury in a relaxed way.”
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Tourbillon Champagne Flute Set, $255
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Tourbillon White Wine Glass Set, $240
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Tourbillon Water Goblet Set, $220
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Tourbillon Large Candlestick Set, $325
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