# 36 Inch Cocktail Glass Giant Martini Glass Chiller By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practical-conversation-piece-the-giant-martini-glass-chiller References: [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/73833.asp?promo=hl_decorating#) From Hammacher Schlemmer comes the 36" tall [Martini glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-shot-glass) chiller. It keeps up to [four bottles chilled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casket-cooler) and it makes a great decorator item and conversation piece. With the look of fine crystal, the 3/16" acrylic insulates better than glass or metal. It won't dent and it's shatter proof. This chiller is also food-safe so you can use it as a [floor-standing bowl for chips and snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drinks-bureau-cocktails) or even punch bowl. **Implications** - Consumers have always been fascinated by products which have been magnified in size because they consider it an impressive feat in engineering. Corporations looking to garner consumer attention may consider a publicity stunt in which they magnify one of their products to preposterous sizes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Giant-size Products:** Corporations can gain consumer attention by magnifying their products to preposterous sizes. - **Novelty/home Decor Items:** The 36 inch cocktail glass has both functional and decorative purposes, presenting an opportunity for novelty decor items. - **Shatter-proof Materials:** The use of shatter-proof, insulating materials like 3/16'' acrylic offers new opportunities for food and drink containers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels or restaurants can create unique experiences with giant-sized drinks/food containers like the 36 inch cocktail glass. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can rent out giant-sized decor items like the 36 inch cocktail glass for special events. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The use of shatter-proof, insulating materials in creating outdoor drinkware presents an opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Measuring Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-craft-hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Artfully Downsized Martini Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ernestine-mini-martini.md) - [Sculptural Cocktail Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexclad-cocktail-shaker.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Cocktail-Resembling Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-chair.md) - [Chocolate Martini Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kahlua-espresso-martony-glass.md) - [Diamond-Encrusted Martini Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marrow-martini.md) - [Stackable Chalice Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali.md)