The Everyday Glass

The everyday glass should make few demands on its contents. It must be thin enough at the rim to disappear during a drink, sturdy enough for an ordinary sink and broad enough to clean by hand. A slight taper improves grip and stacking; excessive weight mistakes durability for reassurance. The object should serve water at breakfast and wine at dinner without seeming incorrectly dressed for either.

We will test actual glasses for the finished piece, including what happens after repeated washing and the inevitable knock against a tap. The best one will not be precious, but it should not feel disposable. Its achievement is continuity across occasions. Set on the table each day, it becomes part of the room’s rhythm rather than an accessory selected for the photograph.