| Glass items utilized in tableware settings are usually | | | | be an excellent purchase for collectors. It is not |
| classified as "glassware" and are used to describe the | | | | uncommon to find sets in styles similar to the |
| drinking vessels of a table setting. Additionally, the | | | | modern day collections. Due to the fact that it is |
| terminology is used to describe objects manufactured | | | | more often second-hand quality rather than antique, |
| from glass. In the catering industry, glassware usually | | | | you won't have the overly inflated price tag that is |
| refers to any drinking vessel, even if it is made from | | | | attached to antique glassware. |
| plastic materials such as polycarbonate or | | | | * Mixing more modern styles the older types is an |
| polystyrene. | | | | increasingly popular trend. For instance, the industry |
| Most retailers today carry four types of glassware in | | | | has witnessed an increase in the buying of |
| their product line-ups, specifically: | | | | champagne bowls, both the more modern ones and |
| Barware - beer mugs and pitchers | | | | those manufactured in the 1950's. People would |
| Crystal - elegant forms of glassware such as carafes | | | | normally only buy champagne flutes in the past. |
| and flutes | | | | * Huge red wine glasses that were prevalent |
| Everyday Glassware - the more common forms of | | | | everywhere several years back are no longer as |
| glasses used for beer, iced tea, juice, or water | | | | popular as they once were. People are beginning to |
| Stemware - champagne and wine glasses | | | | realize that they can finish a bottle of expensive |
| Whether a person chooses to mix different types of | | | | champagne or wine by filling a couple of these. |
| glassware or purchase matching sets is purely a | | | | Additionally, the amount of alcohol an individual can |
| matter of individual taste. Either way, there is no hard | | | | consume without being affected also comes into |
| and fast rule about mixing or not mixing glassware in | | | | consideration. Smaller glasses are gaining in popularity |
| your collection. Depending on the types of drinks and | | | | once again. |
| foods you are planning to serve, there is glassware | | | | Common Types of Glassware |
| available for every occasion. Being aware of the each | | | | Although there are several schools of thought about |
| type of glassware that you need is paramount when | | | | the different categories of glassware, the following is |
| selecting the type of glassware you want for your | | | | a list of the 7 most common categories in the |
| table. | | | | industry today: |
| Glassware Market Trends | | | | Beer glassware |
| Just like any other consumer industry, there are | | | | Coffee mugs |
| certain market trends to be aware of in the | | | | Drinking glasses |
| glassware industry as well. Currently, the following 4 | | | | Shot glasses |
| trends are apparent: | | | | Stemware |
| * Cocktail glasses, whether they are the classic | | | | Tumblers |
| version or vintage cocktail shakers, are gaining in | | | | Wine glasses |
| popularity again. These are used to create ambiance | | | | Finally, be aware of the fact that not all glassware is |
| and add a sense of glamour that makes enjoying a | | | | dishwasher safe and should only be hand washed in |
| drink more like a festive event or occasion. | | | | order to care for it properly. |
| * Cut crystal manufactured in the 1930's continues to | | | | |