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La Rochère has been hand-crafting glass in France since 1475, marrying mediaeval know-how with modern durability. Their soda-lime pieces are crystal-clear, pleasantly weighty and—yes—dishwasher-safe—so they feel as practical as they look refined. Below, we compare fifteen signature collections so you can decide which goblets, tumblers or carafes best suit your table or gift list.
Each range differs in pattern, thickness and hand-feel: some sport embossed bees, others ripple like Breton tides, while the minimalist Courbe line stacks neatly in a small kitchen. To help you shop from home, we also clear up the questions that pop up again and again:
• Is La Rochère good? The oldest glassworks in Europe still fires every piece on-site and tests for food-safe strength.
• Where is it made? Franche-Comté, eastern France.
• Dishwasher safe? Yes—use a short eco cycle and mild detergent to keep the sparkle.
Then scroll through the styles, picture them filled with Marlborough Sauvignon or a flat white, and click through when one catches your eye.
The Bee Collection is the line most shoppers picture when they think of La Rochère: weighty goblets dotted with raised bees that march around the bowl like tiny imperial medals. Inspired by Napoléon I’s favourite emblem, these pieces strike a balance between rustic French charm and courtly grandeur, making them a versatile first foray into La Rochère glassware.
The bee symbolised industry and immortality for Napoléon, who ordered it stitched onto court fabrics in the early 1800s. La Rochère first pressed the motif into glass later that century, pairing the figure with generous bowls, thick stems and slightly flared rims that feel sturdy yet elegant in the hand.
Layer the bee glasses with crumpled linen napkins, honey-coloured taper candles and simple stoneware plates for an effortlessly provincial table. All pieces are dishwasher-safe; skip citrus-based detergents to keep the relief work sparkling.
One sip from a Dragonfly glass and you’re mentally picnicking beside a lily-dotted pond. Introduced during the Art Nouveau boom, the pattern wraps delicate wings around a slender silhouette, giving the glass an airy lightness compared with the stout Bee range. The result is still reassuringly robust—pressed from the same dishwasher-safe soda-lime mix—but feels a touch more lyrical in the hand.
Pair Dragonfly pieces with botanical-print linens, rattan chargers and pastel napkins; their soft gleam complements fresh garden flowers and alfresco dining as naturally as wings on water.
If you have ever lingered over a crème brûlée in a Paris back-street brasserie, the Perigord shape will look familiar. This line channels 1920s café culture with its neat vertical ribs and satisfyingly weighty base, giving the glass a confident grip and a subtle, prismatic sparkle. Perigord is one of the most stack-friendly families in the La Rochère glassware stable—perfect for Kiwi kitchens where shelf space is tight.
Modelled on the sturdy optic tumblers that lined zinc counters between the wars, each piece features fluted sides that catch the light and hide the fingerprints of busy service. The straight rims make sipping smooth, while the base is thick enough to survive the odd clink against cast-iron pans.
Reach for Perigord when you need hard-working everyday glassware that still looks sharp for impromptu dinner parties. Stack them three high, pop them in the freezer for a ten-minute flash chill, then slide them onto the dishwasher’s gentle cycle afterward. Easy, durable, très bistro.
Pull a chilled Ouessant tumbler from the fridge and you can almost smell sea-spray. Named after the windswept Breton island of Ouessant, this range trades royal emblems for rhythmic ribs that echo tidal ripples. The glass is thick at the base, gently curved through the body, and a touch lighter at the lip—so it feels sturdy yet easy to sip from, even with wet hands fresh from shucking oysters.
La Rochère’s designers studied the concentric rings left on sand as waves retreat, then pressed that pattern into durable soda-lime glass. The ribbing isn’t just decorative; it scatters light like sunshine on water and offers extra grip for outdoor dining or boat decks.
Match Ouessant with navy-striped linens, enamelware and towering seafood platters for a laid-back nautical look. Its solid build copes with ice buckets and dishwashers alike—just use a mild tablet to keep that coastal clarity gleaming.
The Lyonnais line of La Rochère glassware brings a whisper of baroque theatre to even a Tuesday night pasta. The signature swirl scatters light like a disco ball, yet the walls are everyday-sturdy—slightly lighter than Bee, slightly weightier than Courbe—comfortably ‘just right’ in the hand.
Inspired by Renaissance banquet goblets, the current mould was fine-tuned in 1890. Deep S-curves spiral up the bowl, nodding to Baroque scrollwork while adding fingertip grip for buttery desserts.
Reach for Lyonnais when the occasion calls for sparkle—weddings, anniversaries, even mid-winter Christmas. The swirling relief loves candlelight and vintage silver but also pops against matte-black plates. Eco-cycle cleaning keeps those ridges razor-sharp.
Think mirrored halls, clipped parterres and candlelit banquets: Versailles is the La Rochère range that channels courtly glamour without feeling fussy. Each piece is weightier than the Dragonfly line yet slimmer than Bee, so it has that satisfying “clink” while remaining easy to lift for long toasts. If you love heritage motifs but want something more refined than overt emblems, this is your sweet spot.
Layer Versailles glasses with crisp white porcelain, gilded chargers and linen napkins edged in metallic thread. Their ornate relief bounces candle- or fairy-light beautifully, so they’re perfect for formal dinners yet robust enough for the dishwasher’s eco cycle.
Artois is the quiet achiever of the La Rochère family: no embossing, no ornate ribs—just crisp vertical panes that catch the light like the window fronts of a Paris corner bar. The glasses feel lighter than Bee yet firmer than Courbe, giving you bistro character without the bulk. If you want everyday pieces that move effortlessly from morning smoothie to evening Pinot Noir, Artois deserves a spot in the cupboard.
Artois shines against rustic charcuterie boards, crusty baguettes and zinc-top tables. The unfussy lines also complement modern stoneware and matte cutlery, so you can mix it with almost any dinnerware—and still pop it in the dishwasher when the guests head home.
For many Francophiles the stylised lily is shorthand for Old-World elegance, and La Rochère’s Fleur de Lys line captures that romance in glass. Each tumbler or goblet carries three embossed fleurs spaced like jewels around the bowl, lending quiet texture without the heft of the Bee range. The walls are a touch thinner, so the glass feels nimble in the hand, yet the thick base keeps it perfectly balanced during lively dinner chatter.
Set these pieces on lavender-washed runners with Provençal pottery and linen napkins; their soft relief echoes natural textures and lets pastel glazes shine. A sprig of rosemary tied to each stem completes the understated, heraldic look.
Imagine opening a 19th-century dressing case and finding crystal scent bottles that glint like diamonds—Boudoir brings that same nostalgia to the table. Each piece feels lighter than Bee yet heavier than Courbe, with a faceted pattern that refracts candlelight and instantly elevates even a midnight snack.
Boudoir glassware sparkles under dim lighting, making it perfect for after-dinner liqueurs, bridal brunches or as a glamorous toothbrush cup. Group several tumblers with tealights and watch the room shimmer.
Amboise channels the romance of the Loire Valley’s cliff-top château into everyday drinkware. Weightier than Courbe yet leaner than Bee, each glass feels like a miniature cathedral window—sturdy enough for family brunch, elegant enough for candle-lit dinners.
Named after Château d’Amboise, the mould features pointed arches and faceted panels that echo the castle’s Gothic windows. When light hits those facets the glass throws tiny refractions, mimicking sun through stained glass while still retaining the durable, dishwasher-safe soda-lime formula that defines La Rochère glassware.
Set Amboise against dark timber or slate cheese boards to highlight its architectural angles. The raised arches grip easily, so guests can mingle without slips, and the generous bowl suits everything from winter pinot to summer spritzes. An eco-cycle wash keeps those Gothic lines crystal clear.
For fans of unfussy silhouettes, Courbe is the smooth operator of La Rochère glassware. A single sweeping line runs from its weighted base to the rim, delivering a modern look that plays nicely with Scandi benches or minimalist French country tables alike.
The bowl and stem merge into one continuous curve with no embossing or ribs, so light glides across the surface instead of catching. Walls are fractionally thinner than Bee or Perigord, reducing overall weight without compromising the factory-tested toughness.
Courbe stacks four-high, fits the dishwasher rack like a dream and feels balanced even when filled to the brim. It’s the range we reach for when we want contemporary style with classic La Rochère strength—no fuss, just effortless curves.
Richelieu is the range you reach for when you want your glassware to feel as commanding as a cardinal’s cloak yet practical enough for week-night ragu. The octagonal foot flows into a faceted bowl that catches stray sparks of candle-light, giving every pour—be it Otago Pinot or sparkling water—a subtle halo. Weight-wise it sits between Versailles and Lyonnais: sturdy, but not a wrist-workout.
Named for Cardinal Richelieu, Louis XIII’s formidable chief minister, the design nods to 17th-century cut crystal. La Rochère translated those hand-cut angles into pressed soda-lime glass in the 1950s, preserving the look while adding dishwasher resilience.
Richelieu’s sharp facets pop against moody linens—think charcoal or deep burgundy—and oversized pewter chargers. Pour bold Syrah, spiced toddies or even hot apple juice; the hefty base handles gentle warmth and keeps the glass upright during animated conversation.
Order a noisette at any Paris troquet and it will likely arrive in a glass just like this—rounded base, gentle taper and a rim that feels made for a quick, contented slurp. La Rochère’s Troquet range bottles that zinc-counter vibe in tough, soda-lime glass that shrugs off daily knocks.
Pop Troquet in the freezer for a rapid chill, then straight into the dishwasher afterwards; stack three-high to save shelf space in a Kiwi kitchen.
Pull one of these tumblers from the cupboard and you can almost taste tomatoes still warm from the market. Provence pares the glass back to first principles: thick bases that hold a chill, softly tapering walls and absolutely zero ornament. The result is sturdy, unfussy drinkware made for outdoor lunches and slow evenings alike.
Modelled on Provençal olive-oil jars and apothecary bottles, the design favours honest heft over decoration. The weight keeps the glass stable on breezy verandas, while the slight taper guides aromas upward—ideal for crisp rosé or homemade cordial.
Team Provence with colourful ceramics, sunflower bunches and rough-sawn boards for an effortless Mediterranean vibe. Rinse salt spray away on the dishwasher’s eco cycle, and they’ll keep their crystal clarity summer after summer.
Côtes is the range you grab when you want your table to feel as relaxed as a French picnic but still benefit from the strength of La Rochère glassware. Short, straight sides and chunky ridges give these cups a hand-thrown look, while the weighty base keeps them upright on wobbly garden tables.
| Piece | Capacity | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee cup | 130 ml | Set of 6 |
| Wine cup | 200 ml | Set of 6 |
Fill the 130 ml cup with strong short blacks, chocolate pots or even kids’ juice shots. The 200 ml size does double duty for table wine, tapas-night sangria or olive pits once the bottle is empty. Toss them in the dishwasher afterwards—those sturdy ribs shrug off daily knocks with Gallic nonchalance.
From Napoléon’s emblematic bees to the effortless curve of Courbe, La Rochère proves that five-century heritage can still feel fresh on a 2025 kitchen bench. Every collection shares three constants: French-made quality, dishwasher-safe toughness, and clarity that lets your Pinot, cold brew, or sparkling water shine. The difference lies in the details—choose ribs for extra grip, Baroque swirls for drama, or sleek lines for everyday minimalism.
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