Duralex Picardie

Picardie glass.

The Duralex Picardie is classic design of toughened glass tumbler found in cafes, schools and homes across France and in many places worldwide. It is manufactured by Duralex in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin in Loiret. The design has been produced in a range of sizes but they typically share markings on their bottoms with "MADE IN FRANCE" surrounding in circular design the name "DURALEX".[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ John Lichfield, "Duralex – the glass tumbler that would not be broken": A French design classic has been saved from extinction by new investors who are determined to have the famous brand name on everyone's lips once again, The Independent, 27 January 2010.
  2. ↑ Patrick Taylor:The Duralex Picardie Glass (Accessed September 2012)
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