What is the signature colour of Le Creuset?

Flame. Introduced in 1925, Flame is Le Creuset's trademark hue. As eternal as its name, it is our most iconic color of all. Aptly known as Volcanique in France, it is a glowing, confident orange ready to fire up your kitchen and appetite.

What is the most popular colour for Le Creuset?

When you consider the Le Creuset color guide…if you were to ask anybody what color the most iconic Le Creuset Dutch oven is…they say orange. Of course, they mean Volcanic flame, but they are correct. The color is famous and synonymous with the Le Creuset brand.

How do I know if my Le Creuset is signature or classic?

The Signature phenolic knobs are oven-safe up to 480°F, while the Classic knobs are oven-safe up to 390°F. Wondering how to tell the difference between the two phenolic knobs? The Classic knobs have our name AND logo mark, while the Signature knobs just say Le Creuset.

What were the original Le Creuset colors?

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 is Le Creuset Signature range?

What is Le Creuset's Signature line? 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.

Le Creuset Color Guide

What is the difference between classic and signature?

The Signature line has a higher quality enamel than the Classic. It is more resistant to thermal shock and less likely to crack or chip. It is also more resistant to changes in color too.

Why is Le Creuset orange?

Once upon a time, there was no colour in cookware. Then, in 1925, Le Creuset came along to rewrite the story. Enter Volcanic – a flame orange, inspired by the fiery colour of molten cast iron.

Is it OK to 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 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.

When was Le Creuset Signature line introduced?

Since the introduction of our signature Flame color in 1925, Le Creuset has been known for high-quality, colorful cookware. Our early artisans transformed the industry by bringing bold, true color to the kitchen.

What does 24 mean on Le Creuset?

Ever inherit a Le Creuset Dutch Oven and don't know the capacity? You can measure with cups of water, pouring one at a time to gauge how much the pot can hold. Or you can also lift the lid and look for the stamped number. A 24 is a 5.5-quart (4.2-liter) round dutch oven.

Do all Le Creuset have the diamond mark?

The name of Le Creuset. There should be a double-digit number. It should have 'France' or 'Made in France' It should also have the Diamond mark of Le Creuset.

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 was Julia Child's Le Creuset?

The original Le Creuset pots were all flame-red; this true red one, with its odd handles, belonged to Julia Child.

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 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 retired colors?

Finally, Le Creuset sells a limited stock of discontinued and retired colors. This category is always changing as inventory sells out or colors are newly retired. Once these colors are gone, your only option is to keep an eye out for second-hand sales.

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 France or China?

Handcrafted in France with only premium materials, our legendary enameled cast iron provides even heat and moisture distribution for dishes with consistently superior texture and flavor. For almost a century, Le Creuset cookware's unrivaled performance has fueled food lovers' passions and earned customers' trust.

What Colour is Le Creuset Flint?

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

What does Le Creuset mean in English?

Courtesy of Le Creuset. Le Creuset has been making cast iron cookware in France since 1925, which means that Americans have probably been butchering this word — which actually just means "the crucible" in French — for nearly 100 years.

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 difference between Calphalon Classic and signature?

The Classic collection features a 2-layer non-stick coating, while the Signature collection has a 3-layer coating. The extra layer makes Signature non-stick cookware more durable. Signature stainless steel cookware is made of 5-ply stainless steel, which distributes heat evenly throughout.

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.