Le Creuset – 100 Years of Creative Fire at the Heart of Kitchens

In 2025, Le Creuset celebrates a century of culinary passion, design, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Born in Fresnoy-le-Grand, in the Aisne region, the brand has, since 1925, been synonymous with enameled cast-iron cookware that transcends generations and trends. While honoring its roots, Le Creuset continues to innovate boldly, confirming that exceptional craftsmanship can also embody a pioneering spirit.

The story begins with two men: Armand Desaeggher, a foundryman, and Octave Aubecq, an enameler.
Together, they shaped the very first enameled cast-iron cocotte, in a blazing orange that would become a signature. To this day, the heart of the brand still beats in Fresnoy-le-Grand, in a factory where artisanal tradition and industrial innovation coexist. A new molding line, inaugurated in 2003, enabled the brand to meet global demand while maintaining its local roots. From Raymond Loewy, who designed the famous “Coquelle” in the 1950s, to the “Nuit” collection launched in 2025, Le Creuset has always cultivated beauty and utility. Its international influence today places it among the references in culinary design, often compared to KitchenAid for its iconic status and desirability.

Innovation as Heritage
More than just an anniversary, 2025 marks a new creative chapter for Le Creuset.
A strong symbol of this centenary, the “Golden Flame” cocotte embodies two years of research and innovation, resulting in a unique, glittering enamel. This precious shade pays tribute to the brand’s century of chromatic expertise – a savoir-faire celebrated in an exclusive book published by Assouline.

Another highlight of this exceptional year: the “Modern Heritage” collection.
Designed as a bridge between past and present, this limited edition – composed of a round cocotte, a Dutch oven, and a dish – pays tribute to the brand’s origins while affirming a modern identity. Born from research in the brand’s archives, it offers a reinterpretation of its iconic forms: softened curves, open scalloped handles, reimagined stainless-steel finishes… each detail celebrates the timeless elegance and craftsmanship passed down since 1925.

Finally, the “Nuit” collection enriches the brand’s chromatic universe with a deep blue shade, shimmering with lunar reflections, inspired by the poetry of moonlight. Between mystery and sophistication, this captivating nuance – oscillating between the intensity of black and the depth of midnight blue – adorns cocottes, saucepans, tableware, and accessories.

A Global Icon That Never Forgets Where It Comes From
While the brand now exports worldwide, it continues to forge each cocotte in its historic foundry, making every piece a fragment of heritage. It inspires chefs as much as home cooks, collectors as much as newcomers. Because a Le Creusetproduct is not just a utensil: it is a promise of sharing, transmission, and beauty.

Source: Home Fashion News Magazine – September 2025 (HFN58)