Dark twist

Are barware designers turning out black glasses to match the economic dark cloud looming over your New Year’s toast? Probably not. With a variety of inspiration -- Art Deco, Victorian, rustic modern and contemporary Italian minimalism -- these new options are simply a heady cocktail of style. For more images of black barware, including elegant wine goblets and a lightweight carbon-fiber set from Armani Casa, look for the photo gallery at latimes.com/home.