Stackable 16cl Glasses: Everyday Uses and Storage Questions

What the Empilable 16cl glass is designed to do

The Duralex Empilable 16cl is a small tempered glass with a fluted base made for nesting. That single design choice answers most of the questions buyers have: it is meant to be used often, stored compactly and stacked without fuss. The set of six suits households that want a short glass for water, juice or a small pour rather than a tall tumbler.

Catalog facts that shape everyday use

• Empilable - Verre Transparent 16cl (lot de 6): The fluted base is specially designed so the glasses stack into one another with ease. Stacking is the main reason to choose this glass over a standard tumbler, and it directly affects how much cupboard space the set of six takes.

  

• Empilable - Verre Transparent 16cl (lot de 6): The glass is tempered and shock-resistant. Tempered construction supports daily handling, but it does not make the glass unbreakable, so sensible stacking and washing still matter.
• Empilable - Verre Transparent 16cl (lot de 6): The Empilable range is available in 16cl and 20cl. 16cl is the smaller option, which keeps the stack lower and makes it better for small servings than for large drinks.

Everyday use questions

What drinks suit a 16cl glass?

The 16cl size works well for water, juice, soft drinks and small servings at the table. It is less suited to large iced drinks or anything you expect to fill to the brim, where the 20cl version in the same range gives more room.

Is 16cl too small for a water glass?

It depends on how you drink. As a compact everyday water glass it is practical and easy to refill; if you prefer a generous pour and fewer refills, choose the 20cl Empilable instead.

Can I use these glasses for hot drinks?

The catalog describes the Empilable as suitable for a wide variety of drinks but does not specify hot-drink use. Treat it as a cold-drink glass unless the manufacturer confirms otherwise.

Is the set of six enough for a household?

Six glasses covers a small household or a table setting for six. If you entertain often or run the dishwasher only every few days, consider whether one set is enough or whether a second set makes more sense.

Stacking and storage questions

How does the stacking actually work?

The fluted base is shaped so the glasses nest into one another. That means you can build a compact stack in a cupboard rather than lining the glasses up side by side.

How many should I stack at once?

The catalog does not state a maximum stack height. A practical approach is to keep stacks modest, especially in a high cupboard, and to avoid forcing glasses together.

Do stacked glasses need special care?

The tempered glass is shock-resistant, but stacking still calls for care: separate glasses gently rather than pulling them apart, and avoid stacking them while wet if that makes them stick.

Will stacking save space in a small kitchen?

Yes, that is the main benefit. A nested stack of six 16cl glasses takes up less shelf width than six glasses standing separately, which helps in apartments and compact cupboards.

A note on price and value

The set of six is listed at USD 7.03 against a catalog comparison price of USD 9.50. That makes it a low-cost way to add a compact, stackable glass to a cupboard that is already short on space. The trade-off is size: 16cl is a small glass, so it is best bought as a supplementary set rather than the only glasses in the house.

How to get the most from the set

• Keep one stack for daily use: Leave a nested stack within easy reach and reserve the rest for guests or overflow.
• Match the glass to the pour: Use 16cl for water, juice and small servings; reach for a larger glass when the drink calls for more volume.
• Store dry and gently: Stack glasses dry and separate them carefully to keep the fluted bases working as intended.