Cristal d'Arques Swirly Wine Glasses (Pack of 8)

The Cristal d'Arques Swirly is a wine glass made from Krysta, a lead-free crystalline glass developed by the manufacturer to offer the clarity and light refraction associated with traditional crystal without the weight or fragility often associated with it. It comes in two sizes, 350ml and 470ml, sold in packs of 8. Choose the size from the Size option above; each size is priced separately. Each glass features a subtle swirl pattern on the bowl and a flame-polished finish, giving it a clean, refined appearance suited to table service in restaurants, hotels and wine bars.

In a service environment, the practical case for Krysta glassware centres on durability relative to its appearance. The material is harder than standard soda-lime glass, which helps it resist surface scratching over repeated wash cycles, an important consideration in venues where glassware goes through a commercial glasswasher multiple times a day. Clarity is retained for longer, which matters when presentation standards need to be consistent across a full section or busy service period.

A few points worth considering before ordering:

• Dishwasher safe and suited to commercial glasswasher use
• Lead-free Krysta glass offers good clarity and everyday durability
• Flame-polished finish reduces visible seam lines and surface imperfections
• Patterned bowl adds visual interest without compromising pour or aroma
• Supplied in a pack of 8, practical for topping up existing cover sets

The 350ml is a versatile capacity: large enough for a standard red or white pour with room for the wine to breathe, but not so large as to feel unwieldy on a tightly set table. The 470ml suits both generous wine pours and measured service where a 125ml or 175ml pour sits cleanly within the bowl, and its larger bowl gives fuller-bodied reds more room. At 150g (350ml) and 190g (470ml) per glass, they feel substantial in the hand without being cumbersome to carry in multiples during service.

These glasses suit casual and mid-market dining restaurants, wine bars, bistros and function venues that want a presentable, consistent glass at a sensible cost per unit. They are not intended as a fine-dining crystal alternative, and for high-turnover venues or high-volume sites running multiple services daily, a more robust or stackable format may offer a better cost-per-cycle outcome.

If you are building or refreshing a glassware range and want to talk through volumes, cover requirements or sizes, we are happy to help.