Duralex USA, Inc.

Duralex USA, Inc. is the U.S. commercial arm of the Duralex tempered-glassware brand. Duralex has been making tempered glassware in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, France since 1945, where it pioneered a glass tempering process that heats glass to 1292°F and cools it instantly to make it three times stronger than standard glass. The brand's product range includes tumblers, bowls, plates, coffee and tea cups, and gifts, organized into collections such as Picardie, Lys, Gigogne, Freshbox, Amber, Clear, Marine, and Green. Its iconic Le Picardie tumbler was originally crafted in 1954 and is known as the "original French tumbler."

Duralex began in 1945 in a historic factory in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin, France, where it invented the glass tempering process—heating glass to 1292°F and cooling it instantly to make it three times stronger than standard glass. The brand has been making tempered glassware in La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin since 1945. Its iconic Le Picardie tumbler was originally crafted in 1954 and is known as the "original French tumbler." Duralex USA, Inc. operates the U.S. website duralexusa.com, offering the brand's tempered glassware to American customers.

Tempered glassware combining clean design with exceptional durability, made in France since 1945.

• Picardie Collection

  The iconic French tumbler known for timeless design, durability, and everyday versatility.

• Lys Collection

  A refined, Nordic-inspired collection that balances sculptural design with dependable daily use.

• Gigogne Collection

  A stackable, universally familiar glass made for high-volume, everyday service.

• Freshbox Collection

  Durable glass storage designed for efficient prep, storage, and everyday kitchen use.

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