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The 1930 "Literary Round Table" Classic Cocktail Coupe Glass, 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)
The 1930 "Literary Round Table" Classic Cocktail Coupe Glass, 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)
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- WHY YOU WILL LOVE THEM: These glasses embody the elegance, wit, and charm of one of New York’s most legendary social circles. Drinking from them feels like pulling up a chair at the Algonquin Round Table, where the sharpest minds of the 1930s gathered over cocktails and conversation. Dorothy Parker, queen of the Round Table, would never settle for a dull glass, or a dull evening.
- Premium Gift Box: Offering a Set of 2 iconic, classically-designed Coupe Cocktail Glasses, inspired by the group of New York 1930s-era writers, critics, actors, and wits who gathered and gossiped at the Algonquin Round Table. There’s nothing ordinary about these glasses. They have a factual history and a certain romance about them, with a dash of practicality. With these glasses, every drink becomes a tribute to New York’s golden era of wit, style, and sophistication – a timeless piece of cocktail history in your hand.
- Arguably a Barware Essential: This Gift Box Set of sophisticated Coupe Cocktail glasses includes the recipe for the 1937 Algonquin Cocktail plus one dozen signature beverage coasters. Extremely versatile and multipurpose, from Champagne to Craft Cocktail, each voluptuous, perfectly-proportioned bowl is designed to enhance aromas and taste. Robert Benchley, known for his dry humor and observational wit would describe the coupe as elegant, sophisticated, and just impractical enough to remind you that life is best enjoyed with a little spillage.
- For Keeping or Giving: For anyone who loves a classic Martini, Manhattan, or French 75, these coupes elevate the experience. The wide, perfectly-proportioned bowl enhances aroma and presentation, making every cocktail feel like it’s being served in an upscale New York lounge. Whether it’s a wedding gift, anniversary present, or birthday surprise, these coupe glasses are a gift that will be used, admired, and appreciated for years. They’re perfect for everything from casual gatherings to elegant cocktail hours.
- Dimensions for Superior Functionality: 6-inches (Height); 3 3/4-inches (top diameter), 2 3/4-inches (base diameter); 8 1/2 ounces (Volume Capacity), plenty of room for a cocktail and a full pillow of foam. Each glass is generously sized, offering a comfortable and balanced feel in the hand. Designed with durability in mind, providing added sturdiness and no worry about breaking in the wash.
- Historically Inspired: Round Table regular, Alexander Woollcott, with his flair for the dramatic, might say: “To gift these coupe glasses is to bestow not merely a vessel, but an invitation to elegance and indulgence. They whisper of Champagne bubbles and murmured conversations, of soirées where the clink of crystal is the music of camaraderie. Truly, they are the perfect offering for those who understand that life’s finer moments deserve nothing less than a touch of vintage charm.”
- Unconditional 100% Quality and Satisfaction Guarantee: Since 1997, History Company has been dedicated to offering extraordinary products inspired by history and authenticity, where “Every Gift Holds a Story,” and where you are sure to discover unexpected treasures for keeping or giving.
The Best Cocktail Coupe for Serving and Entertaining. Timeless Testament to Good Taste.
The 6-inch-tall stature and sleek design of the literary-inspired Cocktail Glass offers a stunning visual presentation for the home dinner or cocktail party. Enjoy favorite cocktails while imagining the days of Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Round Table, a notoriously witty group met for lunch daily at New York's legendary hotel, engaging in wisecracks, witty banter, and wordplay, much of which received international attention.
What made this particular literary coterie so likeable was their lack of pomposity combined with a love and lust for life. Ultimately, the cocktail is a sociable drink, and to be enjoyed in pleasant circumstances and in the finest company. Serve your guests cocktails in generous 8.5-ounce (251 ml), versatile 1930s-era Cocktail Glasses for an occasion to be savored and remembered.
Each Gift Box includes 2 glasses and "The Round Table" souvenir with recipe for the historic Algonquin Cocktail.

