What was the coupe glass modeled after?

The coupe glass was shaped to be a smaller glass for drinking sparkling wine, modeled on the larger goblets for cider and ale. Although there are legends about it being modeled after the curvaceous shape of a woman's breast, these are largely apocryphal. More recent designs like Restaurant 34 in London collaborating with Kate Moss for a coupe based on her breast in 2014 have perpetuated this myth. Find a wide variety of coupe glasses on 1stDibs.

What is a coupe glass?

A coupe glass is a type of stemware used to serve champagne or cocktails that do not contain ice. It has a shallow wide bowl and a decorative stem pedestal base. Find a variety of antique and vintage coupe glasses on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a coupe glass and a champagne glass?

A champagne glass, also known as a flute, is a tall and slender stemmed glass used for drinking champagne. A coupe glass is a wider and shorter stemmed glass that is also frequently used for serving champagne. The coupe glass can also be used for cocktails. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of champagne flutes and coupe glasses from top sellers.

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Coupe Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of coupe glass for your home. An item from our selection of coupe glass — often made from glass, metal and stone — can elevate any home. There are 118 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of coupe glass you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of coupe glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of coupe glass, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one piece of coupe glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but René Lalique, Val Saint Lambert and Felicia Ferrone produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Coupe Glass?

A piece of coupe glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,095, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $48,500.

Questions About Coupe Glass

What was the coupe glass modeled after?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The coupe glass was shaped to be a smaller glass for drinking sparkling wine, modeled on the larger goblets for cider and ale. Although there are legends about it being modeled after the curvaceous shape of a woman's breast, these are largely apocryphal. More recent designs like Restaurant 34 in London collaborating with Kate Moss for a coupe based on her breast in 2014 have perpetuated this myth. Find a wide variety of coupe glasses on 1stDibs.
What is a coupe glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A coupe glass is a type of stemware used to serve champagne or cocktails that do not contain ice. It has a shallow wide bowl and a decorative stem pedestal base. Find a variety of antique and vintage coupe glasses on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a coupe glass and a champagne glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A champagne glass, also known as a flute, is a tall and slender stemmed glass used for drinking champagne. A coupe glass is a wider and shorter stemmed glass that is also frequently used for serving champagne. The coupe glass can also be used for cocktails. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of champagne flutes and coupe glasses from top sellers.

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