The beautiful set of the Gesti Set of 6 Tumblers, created by Margherita Rui for Ichendorf, interprets the act of drinking through gesture. These tumblers are minimal in form yet rich in concept, as their decoration is not applied but rather embodied in the glass itself. Each carries subtle signs of movement, a tactile motif that recalls the fluidity of water and the touch of the hand. Can take space on your table being part of Ichendorf’s designer tumblers, elegant tableware, and cups collections.

A study in simplicity

Rui’s work is rooted in reduction, but reduction here does not mean absence. Instead, it reveals presence, of clarity, proportion, and intent. The Gesti tumblers are handmade in borosilicate glass, heat-resistant and feather-light, with each curve and surface refined until only the essential remains. The result is a drinking vessel that is not generic but deeply personal.

The philosophy of gestures

To hold one of these tumblers is to encounter design at its most subtle. The motif is not decorative in the traditional sense but experiential, a detail felt as much as seen. It acknowledges the intimacy between object and user, recognizing that drinking is a physical act, shaped by the body as much as by the glass.

From daily use to collectible status

Although designed for everyday functionality, dishwasher safe, comfortable in hand, durable, the Gesti tumblers also belong to the culture of collectible design. Their quiet originality appeals to those who see the table as a stage for ideas as well as for food and drink.

Completing the narrative

The set of six works in unison, yet each glass has its own individuality. Together, they establish rhythm across the table, balancing repetition with variation. Paired with Ichendorf Botanica collection, Ichendorf cups and mugs, or WD Lifestyle pitchers and carafes, they extend into a cohesive design language that is at once contemporary and timeless.

A timeless gesture

In essence, these tumblers are about presence: the presence of the hand that shaped them, the presence of design thought in their form, and the presence of the user who brings them to life. They remind us that the most enduring objects are those that capture not only function, but also the subtle poetry of touch.