Dartington Crystal Reviews

Dartington Crystal, originally known as Dartington Glass, was established in 1967 in Torrington, Devon, as a manufacturer of quality glassware. The company was founded by the Dartington Hall Trust, a charity that aimed to assist the economic regeneration of rural areas through business, education, and the arts. The trust became concerned that North Devon was becoming depopulated due to a lack of job opportunities, and the glass-making factory was conceived as a solution to the problem.

The trust recruited Eskil Vilhemson, a Swedish glass manufacturer, to be the company's managing director, and a team of Scandinavian glass blowers came with him to Torrington. The factory opened in June 1967 under the name of Dartington Glass. Demand outstripped production in the 1970s, and the factory had to be expanded. By the 1980s, the modern image of Dartington had attracted the attention of Wedgwood, who took up a large stake in the business in 1982, allowing for further expansion.

In 1989, the Dartington Hall Trust sold a controlling interest to the Rockware Group, whose investment in the business allowed a modern batch mixing plant and new retail shop to be built. The business underwent a management buyout in 1994 from BTR, which had previously acquired the Rockware Group, and the Dartington Hall Trust sold their remaining stake in the business. The business was later acquired by US giftware giant Enesco in 2004, following the company briefly going into administration. Dartington Crystal underwent another Management buyout in April 2006, safeguarding many skilled jobs in the area. Dartington Crystal bought Scottish-based Caithness Glass out of receivership in October 2006 and also owns Royal Brierley Crystal which was based in the West Midlands.

Today, Dartington Crystal is not only the leading UK glass manufacturer but also an award-winning visitor attraction in Devon. The company encourages visitors to take a Factory Tour to gain a behind-the-scenes look at how skilled makers turn molten glass into items of true beauty. Dartington Crystal is now the only remaining factory-scale producer in the country..

Dartington.co.uk offers a wide range of products at various price points. For instance, the Classic Single Whisky Glass is priced at £12.50, down from £25.00. The Bar Excellence Whisky Rocks Glasses are available for £25.00, reduced from £50.00. The Dimple Shot Pair is priced at £17.50, down from £35.00. The Circle Small Tumbler Pair is available for £14.00, reduced from £28.00. The Florabundance Colours Tulip Vase Ink Blue is priced at £24.50, down from £49.00. The Florabundance Colours Ink Blue Carnation Vase is available for £27.50, reduced from £55.00. The Elegance Champagne Flute Glasses are priced at £20.50, down from £41.00. The Florabundance Colours Bluebell Vase Ink Blue is available for £15.00, reduced from £35.00. The Florabundance Colours Anemone Vase Ink Blue is priced at £15.00, down from £35.00. The Florabundance Bouquet Classic Ink Blue is available for £29.50, reduced from £59.00. The Ava Ice Bucket is priced at £26.50, down from £53.00. The Marguerite Tall Vase Ink Blue is available for £25.00, reduced from £50.00. The Dimple Double Old Fashioned Whisky Glass, Set of 2 is priced at £20.00, down from £50.00. The Dimple Old Fashioned Whisky Glass, Set of 2 is available for £20.00, reduced from £50.00. The Wine Master Bordeaux Red Wine Glass, Set of 2 is priced at £30.00, down from £60.00. The Wine Master White Wine Glass, Set of 2 is available for £27.50, reduced from £55.00. The Wine Master Burgundy Wine Glass, Set of 2 is priced at £30.00, down from £60.00. The Wine Master Merlot Red Wine Glass, Set of 2 is available for £27.50, reduced from £55.00. The Director's Decanter is priced at £62.50, down from £125.00. The Ships Decanter is available for £57.50, reduced from £115.00. The Torrington Tankard is priced at £25.00, down from £50.00. The Wine Master Flute Champagne Glass, Set of 2 is available for £27.50, reduced from £55.00. The Armchair Spirits Swirler Glass is priced at £14.50, down from £29.00. The Exmoor Double Old Fashioned Whisky Glass, Set of 2 is available for £25.00, reduced from £50.00. The Exmoor Old Fashioned Whisky Glass, Set of 2 is priced at £25.00, down from £50.00. The Exmoor Highball Glass, Set of 2 is available for £25.00, reduced from £50.00. The Admiral's Decanter is priced at £62.50, down from £125.00. The Real Ale Tankard is available for £25.00, reduced from £50.00. The Florabundance Tulip Vase is priced at £24.50, down from £49.00. The Wine Master Carafe is available for £62.50, reduced from £125.00. These prices are subject to change and may vary depending on the product's condition and availability. It's always a good idea to check the website for the most up-to-date pricing information.

Dartington Crystal is the UK's only remaining large scale manufacturer of crystal glassware and homeware. The popular products include Wine glasses, Whisky tumblers, Vases, and more. The website also offers a range of handmade homeware products. These include Vases, Bowls, Clocks, Candle holders, Jugs, and the Caithness paperweight range. These products are made by a team of highly skilled craftsmen, focusing on elements that cannot be produced by machines. Dartington Crystal also offers personalised glass gifts with engraved names, sentiments, or messages to create a unique and special gift for any occasion. The website has an average customer rating of 4.8/5 based on verified reviews..

Dartington Crystal, originally known as Dartington Glass, was established in 1967. It quickly became the most recognized manufacturer of simple yet functional glassware in the UK. Today, Dartington Crystal is not only the leading UK glass manufacturer but also an award-winning visitor attraction in Devon. It is now the only remaining factory-scale producer in the country. The company was born as one of the Dartington Hall Trust’s social enterprises in North Devon. The trust was founded to assist with the economic regeneration of rural areas. Dartington Crystal was conceived as one of these social enterprises, but it needed to achieve commercial success. This led to the employment of 16 Scandinavian glass blowers who were invited to the UK to teach their English colleagues the skill of making glass. Today, around 1400 pieces of Dartington Crystal are made each day, that is about 350,000 pieces a year. While these beautiful glass products start with an inspired design, their creation from molten material requires the skill and artistry of gifted glass makers. Many of the workforce have amassed considerable experience having trained and worked as glassmakers in some areas for 40 years..

Dartington.co.uk has a clear Return Policy. All standard products can be returned up to 30 days after purchase. Exceptions include bespoke and personalised orders, which are not available to be returned. Returns should be sent back in their original box and condition with the packing note enclosed. The cost of returning an unwanted item will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Products returned must be in an acceptable condition; complete, in perfect condition, unused, unwashed and with the original packaging. If the product and/or packaging are returned in an unsellable condition, a refund may be refused and an online credit will be issued.

In case of receiving damaged or defective products, customers are advised not to return the items. Instead, they should send a photo of the damaged goods, along with their name and order number, to websales@dartington.co.uk. A replacement will be arranged.

As for the Shipping Policy, standard delivery is £5.95. Free UK mainland delivery is offered on all orders over £20, excluding some Scottish postcodes. Orders are dispatched Monday - Friday only. Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands & Islands are not classed as mainland UK and may take an extra day to arrive. A shipping charge of £20 will apply to these destinations. International deliveries will take up to 5 days to process and be dispatched, and up to 10 - 14 days for all deliveries outside of the UK.

The contact information for Dartington.co.uk is as follows:

For Website Order Enquiries, the email is websales@dartington.co.uk and the phone number is 01805 626221. For Corporate Enquiries, the email is corporate@dartington.co.uk and the phone number is 01805 626262. For Trade Sales, the email is sales@dartington.co.uk and the phone number is also 01805 626262. Dartington Crystal is a crystal glassware and homeware manufacturer based in the UK..