Many of us remember our parents’ formal dining rooms — the spaces that were often more for show than use. One feature always stood out for me: the glassware and, more specifically, the wine glasses. These elegant vessels came in various shapes and sizes. They were silent nods to special occasions and high-brow entertaining. Carefully preserved in rarely-used spaces, they embodied family aspirations and traditions.

If this sounds familiar, you’ve encountered tablescaping. It’s the art of decorating dining tables, an essential skill for hosts. Tablescaping goes beyond basic table setting — it creates an ambiance that enhances the dining experience. Hosts use candles, carefully arranged wine glasses, and other elements to express their style. Family heirlooms and cherished items, like those pristine wine glasses, find purpose beyond mere display.

To help you tap into your childhood core memory and have a curation of your own, we’ve compiled a list of unique wine glasses made for visual appeal. (But of course, you can drink out of them.)

Unique Wine Glasses:

• Marquis By Waterford Wine Goblets
• Sophie Lou Jacobsen Multicolor Bilboquet Wine Glass Set
• Tom Dixon Copper Tank Wine Glass Set
• Georg Jensen Bernadotte Highball Glass Set
• Maison Balzac Pink & Red Pompom Wine Glass Set

 

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