Welcome to ETCETERA from the editor’s of ELLE DECOR. In this market round up, the little things are the big things. This month: These Best in Glass colorful tumblers.
There is a particular kind of joy that arrives at the table when colorful glassware is involved—one that emanates through sun-dappled afternoons and candlelit suppers alike. In homes that favor the layered and the lived-in (like this editor’s), choosing the right glassware becomes more than function; it becomes about a mood and feeling. “I love to use colorful tumblers, it adds joy to a glass of water!” says legendary decorator Nina Campbell, distilling the very spirit of this small, sparkling indulgence. Nowhere is this more evident than in the vibrant hand-blown or hand-painted vessels sourced from artisan workshops across the globe—pieces that bring both soul and story to the everyday ritual of gathering.
From the jewel-toned tumblers of Murano, mouth blown by artisans and retailed by the likes of Laguna B, Loro Piana and Nason Moretti, to the smoky, pastel flutes found in tucked-away corners of unique shops in London, glassware tells a story of place, process, and signifies your own personality and style. These are not pristine, production-line pieces; they ripple with human touch. In Barcelona, Los Vasos de Agua Clara tumblers are hand-painted with dragonflies mid-hover, each one capturing the stillness of a summer garden. In Oaxaca, recycled glass is molten and reborn into softly imperfect forms, their colors like desert skies at dusk.
To collect such pieces is to engage in a quiet celebration—of heritage, of artistry, of delight in daily rituals. A hand-blown glass glows differently in the light, complete with its wobbles and whorls. And when mismatched on a table, these pieces shine even stronger on their own.
In a world quick to optimize and streamline, colorful glassware offers a gentle resistance—a radiant reminder to gather slowly, beautifully, and well.
1. Conscious Craft
Handblown in Oaxaca using recycled glass, these colorful textured tumblers are a spirited union of craft and conscience.
2. Banded Together
Rooted in a century of Murano tradition, the Cyrcus collection blends timeless craftsmanship with a striking contemporary linear motif.
3. Watermelon Wonder
Handblown in New York, this playful tumbler celebrates a summer palette of melon and cut grass, where joyful imperfection reigns.
4. Barcelona Beauty
Hand-painted in Barcelona, this glass captures Mediterranean flora and fauna—each brushstroke a breezy ode to slow living.
5. Candy Stripe
Designed by Marcantonio Brandolini, son of Laguna B founder Marie Angliviel de la Beaumelle, this glass celebrates legacy.
6. Folkloric Fantasia
Mouth-blown and hand-decorated, this glass evokes Sicilian folklore. Each distinct flourish is a one-of-a-kind tribute to pattern and craft.
7. Finely Fluted
Handcrafted in Murano, this elegant glass echoes Loro Piana’s iconic Suitcase Stripe in a unique, timeless and refined form.
8. Modernist Masterpiece
Sleek and minimalist, these Bohemian crystal tumblers offer exceptional clarity, embodying modernist design and polished elegance.
9. Amber Waves
This collection of tumblers exudes a gestural everyday utility, with a tapered shape that’s crafted in England.
This story originally appeared in the Summer 2025 issue of Elle Decor. SUBSCRIBE
