New Year's Eve Dinner

A beautiful New Year's Eve table starts with the glasses. At Dims Studio you'll find a selection of wine glasses, cocktail glasses and champagne glasses for the New Year's Eve table in crystal glass, coloured glass and acrylic from Anna + Nina, &Klevering and Rice. The colours range from clear crystal through caramel, pink, mint, plum, peach and blue to pink cocktail glasses with a gold rim. On this page you'll find inspiration for your New Year's Eve table, suggestions for table setting, and a guide to choosing the right glasses, colours and quantities, so New Year's Eve gets the look you've been dreaming of.

New Year's Eve table inspiration: how to set a beautiful table

A beautiful New Year's Eve table is about balancing the classic with the colourful. While many use white or silver as a base, a few colourful wine glasses or cocktail glasses can lift the whole table and give it a personal touch. Think of the table in layers: a tablecloth or runner as the base, plates and cutlery as the frame, and the glasses as what catches the light and the eye when the champagne is poured at midnight. Feel free to mix several colours across the table rather than matching them exactly, so the table feels playful and festive rather than streamlined.

Light plays a big role at the New Year's Eve table, because it's dark when you sit down. Candles and pillar candles make coloured and clear glass sparkle, and a couple of disco balls or other glittering decorations can add extra atmosphere to the table. If you have room, you can set an extra glass for the champagne next to the wine glass, so guests don't have to switch glasses mid-menu.

Glasses for the New Year's Eve table: types and uses

Whether New Year's Eve is celebrated with a few or many guests, it's often the glasses that are remembered best, because they stay out on the table all evening and catch the light from candles and any decorations. If you choose to invest in new glasses for the occasion, it's a good idea to think about how they can also be used the rest of the year, for example for an everyday dinner or a party, so they're not only brought out once a year.

The range is built around wine glasses, with cocktail glasses and champagne glasses as natural additions for New Year's Eve. Below you can read about the types you'll find in the collection, and when to use them.

Wine glasses for the New Year's Eve table

Wine glasses are the largest group in the range and act as the table's workhorses. Most of the wine glasses from Anna + Nina, such as Gardenia, Petunia, Paradise, Poppy and the I Love You glass, are sold in pairs, so you can easily set a whole table in matching or mixed colours. The wine glasses are used for both red and white wine throughout the menu and are the glass guests have in front of them the longest.

Cocktail glasses and champagne glasses for New Year's Eve

For the champagne and festive drinks at midnight, cocktail glasses are an obvious choice. Rose Cocktail Glass and Mare Cocktail Glass from Anna + Nina are designed as cocktail glasses but also work as champagne glasses thanks to their wide, flat bowl, which suits bubbles well. Set them out next to the wine glasses, or let them stand ready on a table for the welcome drink before guests sit down.

Acrylic glasses for New Year's Eve

Rice is behind a series of acrylic wine glasses in the colours pink, mint, light plum, peach and blue. Acrylic glasses are lighter than glass and well suited if New Year's Eve moves outdoors, for example to a terrace or balcony around midnight, where there would otherwise be a risk of dropping a glass on the tiles. The colourful acrylic glasses are also a safe choice for a table with children present earlier in the evening.

Glass types compared

Type	Material	Used for	Examples in the range
Wine glass	Crystal glass, coloured glass	Red and white wine throughout the menu	Gardenia, Petunia, Paradise, Poppy, I Love You, Tulip
Cocktail and champagne glass	Coloured glass	Champagne and drinks at midnight	Rose Cocktail Glass, Mare Cocktail Glass
Acrylic glass	Acrylic	Outdoors, for children, everyday use	Acrylic wine glass in pink, mint, light plum, peach and blue

Materials: crystal glass, coloured glass and acrylic

The material determines both the look and the care needed. Here's an overview of the three materials you'll find in the range.

Crystal glass

Crystal glass is the classic choice for wine glasses and is characterised by a thin, clear rim and a weight that feels solid in the hand. Anna + Nina uses crystal glass for several of their wine glasses, including Gardenia, which is coloured at the base and clear at the top, so the colour doesn't affect the drinking experience of the wine. Crystal glass should always be hand-washed in warm water with a mild washing-up liquid, as it's fragile and can easily become clouded or scratched in the dishwasher.

Coloured glass

Several of the glasses in the range, including the Tulip wine glass in caramel from &Klevering and the cocktail glasses from Anna + Nina, are made from coloured glass. Coloured glass adds colour to the whole table without the need for tablecloths or decorations, and works well if you want to keep the rest of the table simple and let the glasses speak for themselves. Hand-washing extends the lifespan and best preserves the shine of the colour.

Acrylic

Acrylic is a sturdy and unbreakable alternative to glass. Rice's acrylic wine glasses come in several colours and can be used both at the table and outdoors, without you having to worry about a glass shattering on the paving. Acrylic can typically go in the dishwasher, but always check the care instructions for the individual product, as the colour sometimes holds up better with hand-washing over time.

How to care for your glasses

• Hand-wash crystal glass and coloured glass in warm water with a mild washing-up liquid.
• Avoid stacking the glasses inside each other, as the rims can easily chip.
• Wipe the glasses dry with a soft cloth while they're still slightly damp, to avoid limescale marks.
• Store the glasses upright with some space between them, so they don't knock against each other in the cupboard.

Coloured wine glasses: how to mix the colours on the New Year's Eve table

Coloured wine glasses are one of the easiest ways to give the New Year's Eve table character. You can either choose one consistent colour theme, for example pink and rose tones with the Rose Cocktail Glass and the pink acrylic glasses, or mix several colours across the table for a more eclectic look, where each guest gets their own coloured glass. A third approach is to keep the wine glasses in crystal-clear glass and let a single coloured element, such as the cocktail glass for the champagne, stand as an eye-catcher in the middle of the table. Whichever route you choose, coloured wine glasses are an easy way to make the New Year's Eve table something special without having to invest in a whole new tableware set.

New Year's Eve table decorations: how the glasses work with the rest of the table

The glasses rarely stand alone on a New Year's Eve table. They work together with the tablecloth, napkins, candles and the rest of the table setting, and it's this interplay that determines whether the table feels like a whole. A simple white or black tablecloth lets the coloured glasses be the focal point, while a patterned or coloured tablecloth requires you to be more deliberate about which glass colours you choose, so the table doesn't end up feeling cluttered. Napkins in one of the glasses' colours often tie the table together nicely without much effort.

Candlesticks and candles at varying heights give the table depth and make the glasses reflect the flames once it gets dark. If you want an extra festive look, you can place a disco ball or other glittering decoration in the middle of the table, so the candlelight breaks in many directions while the glasses themselves catch the light. Flowers or branches in a vase can be used to build a low, elongated arrangement in the centre of the table, so guests can still see each other across it.

How to set the table: quantities and layout

For an ordinary New Year's Eve table, one wine glass per guest is typical, ideally supplemented with an extra glass for the champagne at midnight. If you're using glasses sold in pairs, like Gardenia or Petunia, it's worth buying several sets if there are many of you, or deliberately mixing different sets for a more varied look. Place the wine glass to the right of the plate, slightly in front of the knife, and let any cocktail or champagne glass sit slightly behind or to the side, so it's easy to reach as midnight approaches. If you have room, a set of coloured acrylic glasses can stand ready on a side table for the welcome drink, so the fine crystal glasses are only used at the table itself.

Brands behind the New Year's Eve table's glasses

The collection brings together glasses from three brands, each adding its own expression to the New Year's Eve table.

Anna + Nina

Anna + Nina is behind most of the wine glasses and both cocktail glasses in the range. The Dutch brand is known for colourful glasses with a vintage-inspired design language, and the glasses, such as Gardenia, Petunia, Paradise, Poppy and I Love You, are sold in pairs, making them easy to supplement with more sets.

&Klevering

&Klevering contributes the Tulip wine glass in the warm colour caramel. The glass combines a classic tulip shape with a deep, saturated colour that pairs well with both warm and cool tones on the rest of the table.

Rice

Rice is behind the acrylic wine glasses in pink, mint, light plum, peach and blue. Rice is known for a colourful and playful expression, and the acrylic glasses are a practical addition to the other glasses, especially when New Year's Eve brings guests outdoors or children to the table.

Gift idea: glasses as a New Year's or host gift

A set of colourful wine glasses or a pair of cocktail glasses is an obvious gift if you're heading to someone else's New Year's Eve celebration and want to bring a host gift. Because several of the glasses in the range are sold in pairs, they're easy to give as a complete gift, and they can be used the same evening. A single colour, such as Anna + Nina's I Love You glass, can also work as a personal touch for someone who loves colourful and playful tableware. Feel free to combine the glasses with a few candles or a small disco ball if you want to make the gift a little bigger.

Which glasses should you choose for your New Year's Eve table?

Situation	Our recommendation
Classic and elegant table	Crystal glass from Anna + Nina, e.g. Gardenia or Paradise
Colourful and festive table	Mix Rose and Mare Cocktail Glass with coloured wine glasses
New Year's Eve outdoors or with children	Acrylic wine glass from Rice in pink, mint or blue
Extra glass for champagne at midnight	Rose or Mare Cocktail Glass as a champagne glass
Consistent colour theme	Choose glasses in the same colour family, e.g. pink or blue tones

Also see our range of wine glasses, cocktail glasses, champagne glasses, acrylic wine glasses, table setting and disco balls for the rest of your New Year's Eve table.

Frequently asked questions about New Year's Eve tables and glasses

How do you set a beautiful New Year's Eve table?

Build the table up in layers with a tablecloth or runner, plates and cutlery as the frame, and glasses in colour as the eye-catcher. Feel free to mix coloured wine glasses and cocktail glasses, and set out candles so the colours get extra life once it gets dark.

Which glasses do you need for the New Year's Eve table?

At minimum one wine glass per guest, ideally supplemented with a cocktail or champagne glass for the champagne at midnight. The wine glasses are used throughout the menu, while the cocktail glass is mainly used for bubbles or drinks later in the evening.

How do you set the table for New Year's Eve?

Place the wine glass to the right of the plate, slightly in front of the knife, with any extra glass for the champagne next to it. Feel free to combine with colourful decorations and candles for a festive atmosphere.

What's the difference between a wine glass and a cocktail glass?

A wine glass typically has a narrower bowl that gathers the aroma of the wine, while a cocktail glass often has a wider, more open shape. Several cocktail glasses, such as Rose and Mare Cocktail Glass, also work well as champagne glasses thanks to their wide bowl.

Can you use acrylic glasses on New Year's Eve?

Yes. Acrylic glasses are unbreakable and lightweight, which makes them well suited for use outdoors on a terrace or balcony, or at a table with children, where the risk of dropping a glass is higher.

How do you wash coloured wine glasses?

Crystal glass and coloured glass should be hand-washed in warm water with a mild washing-up liquid to avoid scratches and clouding. Acrylic glass can often go in the dishwasher, but always check the instructions for the individual product.

How many wine glasses should you have at home?

It depends on how many of you are usually at the table. Since several of the wine glasses in the range are sold in pairs, it's easy to supplement with more sets if you often have guests, or if you want more colours to mix on the table.

Which colour wine glass suits a New Year's Eve table?

There's no single right colour. A consistent theme, for example in pink, blue or caramel, gives a calm, unified look, while a mix of several colours gives a more playful and personal table.

Do you need a special glass for champagne?

It's not a requirement, but a glass with a wide, flat bowl, such as Rose or Mare Cocktail Glass, highlights the champagne's bubbles well and also works as a festive cocktail glass for the rest of the evening.

How do you store wine glasses so they last?

Store the glasses upright with space between them in the cupboard, avoid stacking them inside each other, and wipe them dry with a soft cloth while still slightly damp, to avoid limescale marks and scratches.

Can you give wine glasses as a New Year's Eve gift?

Yes, a set of wine glasses or cocktail glasses is an obvious host gift when you're heading to someone else's New Year's Eve celebration. Since many of the glasses are sold in pairs, they're easy to wrap as a complete gift, and they can be used the very same evening.

Do the glasses need to match the rest of the New Year's Eve table?

It's a matter of taste. A simple white or black tablecloth lets the coloured glasses be the table's eye-catcher, while a coloured or patterned tablecloth requires you to be more deliberate about which glass colours you choose, so the table still feels unified.

Where can you buy glasses for the New Year's Eve table?

You can buy wine glasses, cocktail glasses, champagne glasses and acrylic glasses for the New Year's Eve table online at Dims Studio, where the range spans from crystal glass by Anna + Nina to colourful acrylic glasses by Rice.