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Tempered glass since 1945

Duralex

Tempered glass tumblers and tableware made in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin.

Designed inFrance
Made inLa Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, France
Known forPicardie Tumbler
01 / Story

The school-canteen tumbler that endured.

Duralex grew from Saint-Gobain’s tempered-glass expertise in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin. Its Picardie and Gigogne glasses became familiar because they are stackable, heat-resistant and hard to break.

  1. The Duralex brand is registered.

  2. The Picardie tumbler is introduced.

  3. The factory becomes a worker cooperative.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Duralex.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production
  • Tempered drinking glasses
  • Bowls and tableware
  • Glass forming and tempering near Orléans
Sources & further reading2 official sources

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

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Take the origin note with you.

Duralex glassware is French-made, but lids and accessory components can use other materials and suppliers. Verify complete storage sets.

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