Cobalt Highball Glasses by Javier and Efrén

As we've said before, we use a set of highball glasses daily in our home. They're comfortable, clean-lined and just perfect for us. Ours are clear glass, nothing special at all. But take a look at these striking cobalt blue highball glasses...

The glasses are sold by Novica, in association with National Geographic. Made by Javier and Efrén, they are blown-glass, with tiny bubble texture rising in the beautiful cobalt glass. The set sells for $45 for six glasses.

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I've read places (and I agree) that food & drink does not look appetizing when served in blue dishes. With a few exceptions blue isn't really a food color so I think a lot of people might be subconsciously turned off by food in blue serve ware. I've also read you're not "supposed" to paint dining rooms blue for similar reasons. Might be a good appetite suppressant though! :-)

Having said all that, the glasses are pretty. Might be nice for water, or as simple vases.

I had blue dishes and I can tell you right now, Griffin is right. Blue is NOT a good color with food. It might be fine for drinks, although I suspect fruit juices would look really odd in these.

I'd love to use these as a vase or as candle holders.

I've just posted some really beautiful blown glass in case you want to take a peek.........

http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh/2008/07/egypt-and-the-magic-of-egyptian-blown-glass.html