Le Gigogne 16cl Glass Tumblers: Stackable Everyday Water Glasses
By Vaisselle, verrerie et art de la table – Boutique Duralex ... | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Product Reviews
Le Gigogne 16cl tumblers are small, stackable everyday glasses sold in sets of six. See who they fit, how they compare with larger tumblers, and when to choose another size.
Quick answer
Choose the Le Gigogne 16cl tumblers if you want small, stackable water glasses for everyday family meals and tight cupboard space. Skip them if you regularly serve large drinks or need a glass that doubles as a dessert or beer vessel.
What 16cl actually means at the table
Sixteen centilitres is a small tumbler capacity, closer to a children’s water glass or a modest adult serving than to a pint glass. That makes the Le Gigogne 16cl a good fit for water with meals, juice, or a small pour of milk, but not for anyone who expects a tall glass of iced tea or a full beer.
Because the size is modest, a set of six covers a family table without taking up much shelf height. The trade-off is more frequent refills during long meals, especially if you serve ice or large ice cubes.
Stacking is the real space saver
The stackable shape is the main practical reason to choose this set over a larger tumbler. If your cupboard shelves are low or your kitchen is short on vertical space, six small stackable glasses can live in the footprint of two or three wider glasses.
Stacking also helps at the table: you can carry several glasses at once from the cupboard to the table or to an outdoor tray. The limitation is that stacked glasses need to be fully dry before nesting, or water can trap between the bases.
Where the Le Gigogne shape fits and where it does not
The rounded, familiar Le Gigogne profile suits casual family meals, everyday water, and homes with children who are moving from smaller cups to real glasses. It is less suited to formal table settings where you want a taller, more slender water glass, or to serving a large iced drink that needs more volume.
If you often serve both small water portions and larger drinks, treat the 16cl set as a supplementary set rather than your only glassware. Pair it with a larger tumbler for adults who want a fuller pour.
Decision rules for buying the Le Gigogne 16cl set
- Choose 16cl if small portions are the norm: Buy this set when you mainly serve water, juice, or milk in modest amounts and want a glass that is easy for children and adults to handle. If you regularly pour large soft drinks or beer, choose a larger tumbler instead. Measure your usual pour before ordering: if it exceeds roughly 16cl, this is not your main glass.
- Choose stackable if cupboard height is limited: Pick this set when low shelves or a crowded cupboard make tall glasses awkward. Dry the glasses completely before stacking them so water does not sit between the bases. Check your shelf height and your drying routine before you commit to stackable glassware.
- Choose a set of six if you host family meals: A six-glass set matches a typical family table and avoids buying singles. If you regularly host more than six people, plan to buy two sets or supplement with another glass style. Count your usual place settings, not your maximum guest list, to decide between one set and two.
Product facts that matter
- Le Gigogne® - Verre de table transparent 16cl (Lot de 6): Sold as a lot of six transparent 16cl tumblers. Six glasses cover a family table in one purchase, and the clear glass makes it easy to see how much water is left in a small serving.
Le Gigogne® - Verre de table transparent 16cl (Lot de 6)
Who should buy this set
Best for
- Families who want small everyday water glasses for children and adults
- Kitchens with low shelves or limited cupboard space where stacking helps
- Buyers who prefer a familiar, rounded tumbler shape for casual meals
Not for
- Anyone who regularly serves large iced drinks, beer, or tall pours
- Formal table settings that call for taller or more slender water glasses
- Households that need more than six glasses at a single meal without buying a second set
