Tablescaping has become a rite of passage for any savvy host. Whether it be a garland of flowers strewn through the centre of the table, laden with candles peppered throughout, or a minimalistic approach of a single strand of lights accompanied by strategically-placed napkins and platters, ensuring your table is aesthetically pleasing is as important as the food itself. It's about cultivating a vibe, showcasing your vision and individual decorative tastes. A key component? The crockery, specifically the glassware because who among us wants to be drinking their Negroni out of a bland glass? To get you on the right track, we've rounded up 12 of the best glassware brands to shop for your next hosting event.
1. Maison Balzac
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A pioneer, a go-to of glassware perfect for every occasion, Elise Pioch's Maison Balzac always makes an appearance on a well-considered table.
2. Hay Design
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A relative newcomer to the tablescaping industry, Coterie Studio is the brainchild of Montana Birt and Kristina Stojanac born out of inspiration from time spent in lockdown.
3. Hot Haus
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Over a common passion for glass blowing, founders Laurel and Amanda launched Hot Haus in 2019 as part of their latest creative venture.
4. Casa Shop
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A global curation of pre-loved glassware, ensuring every piece is unique and in limited run.
5. Sophie Lou Jacobsen
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Ripple and wave motifs dominate the shapes of a Sophie Lou Jacobsen collection, with the New York designer globally sought for her elevated take on glassware.
6. Emporio Sirenuse
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Inspired by southern Italy and proudly declaring Positano is more than lemons and Vespas, Emporio Sirenuse embodies the beauty of a Mediterranean tablescape making it one of the best glassware brands to add to cart.
7. R + D Lab
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R+D Lab is driven by creating functional, sustainable and meaningful products made to last.
8. Campbell-Rey
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Founded by Duncan Campbell and Charlotte Rey, the eponymous glassware brand are known for melding their more-is-more approach to design.
9. Tom Dixon
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A cult favourite renowned for their minimalistic shapes.
10. Cisco and The Sun
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A curation of mugs and crockery in complementary tones.
11. Georg Jensen
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The legendary Danish luxury brand known as being the epitome of excellence in the home.
12. Zaffareno
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Handmade in Italy, Zafferano is a touch of Venice no matter where you may find yourself based.
13. Kate Mitchell Glass
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Artisanal, hand-blown and made in New Zealand, Kate Mitchell's glass wares are like functional pieces of art. Her perennially popular 'confetti' and 'speckle' designed tumblers are a subtle, whimsical addition to any neutral tablescape, and her more recent foray into vases and earrings make for a perfect gift.
14. Fazeek
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15. Glass Et Cetera
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Premium vintage glassware is what Surry Hills-based Glass Et Cetera is all about. Visit them in store or online to select from their beautifully curated, jewel-toned glassware and find your next statement table centrepiece or set of specialty glasses.
16. LOQ
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Better known for its footwear, LOQ is also an unsuspecting retailer of beautiful, vintage and vintage-inspired glasswear.
17. Lawn Bowls
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Finn O'Sullivan's whimsical and decorative glass dishes and jewellery are made al the more endearing for their imperfections and irregularities. And they're hand-made in Brisbane, Australia.
18. FACEVESSEL
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Small-batch drops of unique glassware, featuring artist kooky faces and characters to enliven your next glass of juice.
19. Jochen Holz
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East London glass-blower Jochen Holz has a distinctive, wobbly feel to his one-off designs, often selecting beautiful, contrasting hues for wine glass stems, or jug handles.
20. Marimekko
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Scandi-style glasswear for all your curvy, minimalist needs. Marimekko has a range of simple drinking glasses, as well as seasonal hand-blown glass vases in fun shapes and colours.
