Spiegelau

German glassmaker Spiegelau makes every glass from lead-free crystal glass and draws on more than five centuries of glassmaking.

About Spiegelau

Based in
Germany
Known for
lead-free crystal glassware

Spiegelau has more than five centuries of glassmaking behind it, and its glasses are crafted in Germany. Every one is made of lead-free crystal glass, with a colorless bowl that, the company says, lets wine show its true color.

Spiegelau says its high-quality crystal ingredients also make its glasses more durable, more break resistant and dishwasher safe than glasses made from cheaper compositions.

Spiegelau questions

What is lead-free crystal glass?

Spiegelau makes all of its glasses from lead-free crystal glass, meaning no lead is added to the glass. The company says the ingredients it uses instead make its glasses more brilliant than other glasses, and it describes its bowls as crystal clear and colorless.

Why does Spiegelau make so many glass shapes?

Spiegelau says its functional glass shapes and high-quality surfaces are designed to bring out a drink's aromas, colors and tastes. Aromas are the scents that reach your nose as you sip. When it made a line of cocktail glasses, the company said the shapes were built to work with a drink's character, such as its aromatics or its carbonation (the bubbles).

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