Products
Dartington Crystal's most famous products date back to the 1970s, Frank Thrower's Scandinavian influenced designs such as Sharon, Exmoor, and Dimple set Dartington out from the others who concentrated on the now seemingly 'old fashioned' cut crystal styles. Indeed, this has given Dartington a modern and contemporary image which has kept it ahead of others, and makes it much easier to sell in the modern market. Today's most popular ranges include Wine Master, Florabundance as well as Sharon, Exmoor, and Dimple which are still made today and are just as popular as they were in the early years.
New lines for 2008 include:
Special Reserve - a premium series of wine glasses designed to suit different types of wine, all made at Torrington and sold in a unique Wooden box. Armchair Spirits - a new collection of Spirits glasess made in Torrington entitled 'Swirler', 'Sniffter' and 'Sipper'. This range has already proven popular winning the Made in UK gift of the year at the Summer 2008 show at the ExCEL exhibition centre recently. Adore - contemporary premium gift ideas for Women including a ring stand and perfume bottle, as well as others. This range is designed by Art Glass designer Sarah Peterson and made at the Torrington factory.
The company is also known for its personalised, corporate gifts and special commissions including an FA cup replica used in the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Sunderland's FA Cup triumph over Leeds United. This replica can be seen in the Visitors Centre at the Torrington site.
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