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The best stemless wine glasses approach vino with a more laid-back perspective. For those with dogs, children, any kind of uncertain variables, or a poor sense of balance, a stemless silhouette for easier gripping allows you to enjoy your merlot without fear of toppling it. And while traditional crystal options are valuable to have on hand if the function is formal, many stemless wine glasses are shatterproof, meaning you won’t have to worry about missing a shard when sweeping up glass in the middle of hosting duties.
Our favorite thing about these stemless wine glasses is that they’re also perfectly suitable for everything else: Water, margaritas, even a cup of juice should your little ones want to get in on the elegance. From shorter, bar-style tumblers that will make tap water (or rosé!) feel extra chic, to plastic drinkware that would be ideal for outdoor summer gatherings—we’ve rounded up some glasses that prove that stubbier vessels for wine can be just as elevated as the traditional kind. We’ve also made sure to check off best-sellers, including glasses from brands like Spiegelau and Duralex, as well as trend-defying styles that you’ll have in the cupboard for years to come.
Our Top Picks for the Best Stemless Wine Glasses
Bormioli Rocco is the most ubiquitous of the stemless wineglasses out there. You’ve likely seen them in your travels, foreign and domestic, and there’s a reason for that! The company has been making glassware in Italy since 1825, and these tumblers, made of tempered glass, are incredibly affordable and durable, not to mention dishwasher-safe. Choose between fluted or glass options, or between sets of 18 or 36.
Allow us to get serious for a moment. If you came here to find top-of-the-line stemless wine tumblers in their most basic form, we’d recommend Spiegelau. With a storied history dating back to 1521, these lead-free crystal makes these glasses durable and break-resistant, and still dishwasher-safe. For those who love a light and airy glass, one that feels rich and ancient and ethereal in your hand, this is for you.
This six-set of stemless wine glasses from storied glassmaker Zwiesel Glas are best suitable for reds (though we won’t say anything if you’re using these for an extra-aerated white). The wide shape feels elegant in-hand, and looks even more so resting on the table, but what we really love is their enhanced breaking resistance, making them baby-proof, dog-proof, generally chaos-proof.
We’re breaking the strictly stemless rules for this set. Fazeek is a Melbourne-based brand creating whimsical and functional designs, like this set of confetti glasses at the top of our wishlist. These feel like an appropriately festive alternative to champagne glasses, though of course, they have their own fluted (and pink!) take on those too.
Good wine tastes better in a glass you can’t take your eyes off of. From Venetian glassmaker Nason Moretti, these glasses are punctuated by a three-dimensional dot at their base that contrast the basic spherical design of the glass. The dots come in six color variations, so you can mix and match your set, or keep a uniform look for all your cabernet needs. We’d recommend a hand wash in this case, if only because you don’t want something so beautiful to break in the dishwasher’s mayhem.
If you’re a fan of the casual feel of the bodega glass but want to add a little color to your barware, this baby blue set from Morocco will bring a lighthearted touch to whatever you’re serving up.
There’s nothing old-fashioned about the angular shape of this wine glass—also made of lead-free crystal in Germany—suitable for both red and white wines. The modern design will give any kind of dinnerware setup a sculptural upgrade.
These drinking glasses are just as suitable for a strong pour as they are for brunch hour. French-made, time-tested brand Duralex is known for these toxin-free, chip-resistant tumblers that are both charming and accessible. They’re also dishwasher-safe and can hold hot or cold drinks.
Really elevate your stemless glassware game with these champagne flutes. Something about them just feels like summer, and they would be as great for sparkling water and lime as they would for vino. They are made of Tritan crystal, which means that they are durable—so go ahead and clink these cocktail glasses for any toast.
