What is the original Le Creuset color?

Early Le Creuset pieces were all enameled in a deep red-orange, inspired by the color of molten iron and known as “volcanique” in France (and later “flame” in the U.S.).

What Le Creuset colors are discontinued?

What is the best Le Creuset colour?

What is the most popular Le Creuset?

Best-selling Dutch oven size

Well, it is no secret that our 5 1/2 quart Round Dutch Oven and 6 3/4 quart Oval Dutch Oven are Le Creuset's most popular sizes for a reason. These two sizes offer the most flexibility for most people, with the ability to scale up or down to accommodate whatever you are cooking.

What is the original Le Creuset colour?

The brand's casting specialist Armand Desaegher and enameling specialist Octave Aubecq settled on a bright orange color for their first enameled oven in 1925, naming the hue "Flame." They were inspired by the bright glow of molten cast-iron.

Le Creuset Color Guide

Can you mix and match Le Creuset colors?

Meringue and White are timeless options and will team beautifully with any other colour in the Le Creuset colour wheel while the likes of Flint and Matte Black are infinitely modern and can be teamed together as a stylish duo or with White for striking contrast.

What color is Sea Salt Le Creuset?

The first color is called "Sea Salt," and it's a calming shade of seafoam green with a slight ombré effect. It's like the Le Creuset team took a trip to the beach, got inspired by sea glass, and designed a line that would effortlessly fit into any seaside kitchen.

What color is Le Creuset Marseille?

Le Creuset's newest color, Marseille Blue, launched a little over a month ago, but this weekend's Home + Housewares show in Chicago marked the first time we'd seen it in person. Inspired by the French coast, this rich, warm blue is lovely and crisp, and looks especially fresh when paired with stainless steel.

What is the difference between classic and signature Le Creuset?

Le Creuset's Signature line is an improved version of the Le Creuset Classic line. The Signature line includes 45% larger handles, a larger heat-resistant knob, a tight-fitting lid with larger raised rims, and improved enamel.

What Colour is meringue Le Creuset?

“A luxurious ivory tone inspired by the classic French confection, Meringue is soft, soothing, and elegant,” the brand says. It's extremely soft and downright creamy. This color is now available at Le Creuset and will soon be at Williams Sonoma.

How can I tell how old my Le Creuset is?

Le Creuset first used the logo with three concentric rings in 1972. If your lid has those, it is no older than 1972.

Is Le Creuset Cobalt Blue discontinued?

Discontinued Le Creuset Colours

Cobalt (below), was apparently discontinued years ago because the pigment was becoming too expensive to make.

What Colour is Le Creuset cotton?

Le Creuset's new Cotton is bang on-trend as white-on-white decor is staging a comeback. Architectural bright-white interiors call for minimalism or a spare, reined-in decor scheme that oozes chic restraint. These crisp, clean spaces are calm but not cosy.

What color is Vapeur Le Creuset?

Introducing Vapeur, our newest color available exclusively in Le Creuset outlet stores. ? Softer than white yet paler than gray, this new arrival captures the mysterious beauty of fog – gentle, elusive and compelling. Visit the link below to find an outlet near you, and note that most locations can ship to you, too.

Does Le Creuset change color?

The signature ombre gradation came about because as that iron cools when it's being poured it goes from this bright hot orange to a darker orange.” The color went on to become synonymous with the brand. Today there are more than 33 active colors in the U.S. market, and Le Creuset releases new colors every year.

Is Le Creuset made in China?

Not all Le Creuset products get made in France, but the brand manufactures all cast iron products at the original foundry in Northern France. Le Creuset makes its stainless steel products in Portugal, the stoneware comes from Thailand and the accessories come from China.

What is classic Le Creuset?

Description. The iconic Le Creuset Dutch oven is indispensable in the kitchens of home cooks and professional chefs alike. Long recognized for its strength and durability, cast iron is the prime material for slow-cooking, braising and roasting, thanks to its ability to maintain even and consistent heat.

What is the most expensive Le Creuset?

The most expensive Le Creuset set ever sold belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The set of 'Elysees Yellow' cast iron pieces was auctioned at Sotheby's in New York for $25,300 (£16571.96) in 1999. If you're inspired by Marilyn you can even buy the colour today.

Why does my Le Creuset have a black handle?

But if you're working with a standard Le Creuset, you need to think twice about putting the lid in the oven. Why? The standard black phenolic knob on most Le Creuset products is only oven-safe up to 375°F and could smoke, warp, or melt if placed in a hotter oven for a sustained period.

Is Le Creuset blueberry the same as Marseille?

Le Creuset's hotly anticipated new colour is here! Say hello to Blueberry, a rich gradient shade that goes from light to deep indigo. The colour replaced Marseille, a more solid blue hue that was retired at the end of 2017.

When did Le Creuset introduce Marseille?

This is a matte take on the brand's original Marseille, which launched in 2012. This new offering is still a vibrant shade of blue but has Le Creuset's signature matte finish, according to Gourmet Insider.

What Colour is Le Creuset Flint?

Discover Le Creuset Flint, and shop cookware, tableware and more in this classic grey colour.

Is Le Creuset meringue white?

Rather than being stark, the meringue picks up perfectly on the glossy texture and ivory color of whipped egg whites while adding a hint of toasty warmth in its ever-so-slight ombre. Le Creuset went all-in on this color with 50 different products from its cast iron and stoneware collections.

Is Le Creuset a South African brand?

In 1925, Le Creuset® was born and set up business in Fresnoy-le-Grand in Aisne, France.

How do you pronounce Le Creuset?

Vivian goes on to reveal the correct way of pronouncing Le Creuset, halfway through the short video. It turns out that you should actually say it 'luh-CROO-zay', with the emphasis on the middle syllable, not the last. The is also a 'z' sound as opposed to an 's'.