The Gargoyle Club Cocktail Coupe, “1920s London After-Dark” 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THEM:  With subtly angled bowls and soft, organic curves, these glamorous cocktail coupes channel Henri Matisse, member of London’s legendary Gargoyle Club, the sophisticated private members club for the city’s aristocrats and socialites. Each glasses feels less like barware and more like joyful sculpture – meant to be held, admired, then raised in moments of pleasure. 

Urbane London:  A striking visual anomaly in a world of rounded, bowl-like coupes and theatrical, V-shaped Martini glasses, the Matisse-inspired coupes are designed to suggest sophistication.  Each glass feels poised and unmistakably cosmopolitan – sleek glamour, distilled.

Style is Everything:  An angled, nearly square cylindrical bowl set atop a tall, slender stem gives this coupe a dramatic visual edge on the classic form, ideal for serving cocktails or Champagne. Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, each glass is a unique work of art, blending beauty with function, crafted in ultra-clear crystal with a delicate, sheer rim.

Historical Significance: Henri Matisse, ever drawn to lively company and artistic exchange, found a natural fit in London’s Gargoyle Club, a magnet for painters, writers, and society figures who sipped cocktails from these glasses. Matisse advised on decor, covering the walls entirely with a mosaic of glass tiles from an 18th-century chateau and designing a stunning entrance staircase in glittering steel and brass.

Optimal Size & Easy Care:  Dimensions: 3 1/5-inches (T) x 3-inches (B) x  6 1/2-inches (H), 8-ounce capacity.  Crafted from lead-free, ultra-clear crystal, each glass is designed to withstand the rigors of professional bar service; these dishwasher-safe glasses meet professional bar standards while ensuring easy maintenance and durability.

Unconditional 100% Quality and Satisfaction Guarantee:  Since 1997, History Company has specialized in extraordinary products inspired by history and authenticity, where ‘Every Gift Holds a Story,’ and where you are sure to find the perfect item for keeping or giving.

Cocktails with Matisse.

The most celebrated nightclub of 1920s London was, of course, the Gargoyle at 69 Dean Street. It was opened by David Tennant, who claimed he just wanted a place to dance with his girlfriend Hermione Baddeley.  The club became a place for writers, artists and musicians to mingle with the rich and well-connected.  French painter Henri Matisse was not only a member but he shaped the very spirit of the interior décor. 

With subtly angled bowls and soft, organic curves, these Matisse-inspired coupes are meant to be held, admired, and then raised in moments of pleasure.  The Gargoyle Club Cocktail Coupe is offered in a Gift Box Set of 2, for keeping or giving.