Set of 4 champagne glasses with sculptural dolphin-shaped stem, France, 1980s.
A playful fusion of sculpture and function, this set of vintage coupes by Luminarc channels the exuberant spirit of 1980s French glassware. Each glass rests on a stylised dolphin-shaped stem — a marine emblem reimagined through the lens of postmodern design, where ornament and playfulness meet domestic ritual.
The dolphin stem introduces an aquatic poetics to the table. Cast in pressed glass, it conjures movement and fantasy, grounding the otherwise minimalist bowl in symbolic storytelling. The ergonomic curve of the form speaks not only to comfort, but to a design philosophy where utility and imagination coexist in equal measure.
Today, such marine motifs resonate beyond decoration: they evoke broader reflections on the ocean as a cultural and ecological force — a shifting territory of joy, mystery, and fragility. These coupes serve not only as vessels for cocktails or sparkling wine, but as tactile reminders of our enduring connection to water — playful artifacts of an era when design dared to dream.
OBJECT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT: Set of 4 dolphin-stem coupe glasses
DESIGN & MANUFACTURER: Luminarc
ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1980s – 1990s
MATERIAL: Glass
COLOR: Clear
TEXTURE: Smooth glass, sculpted stem with fluid contours
CONDITION: Exceptional condition — unused
DIMENSIONS: (+-) Diameter: 11.5 cm; Height: 15 cm