As eternal as its name, our most iconic color of all. Inspired by the pour of molten iron, Flame is a glowing, confident orange, ready to fire up your kitchen and appetite. Introduced in 1925, Flame became Le Creuset’s trademark hue and launched a legacy of quality that has made Le Creuset the world’s first, finest and favorite cookware. Beloved for its French classicism, heralded for its pure energy—this iconic color has been a cornerstone of kitchens around the world over the years. Let Flame set your décor on fire, be it as a staple on its own, a gradient shade among reds or a flaming accent to neutrals. Aptly known as Volcanique in France, it’s authentic, it’s celebrated, it’s the one and only.
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The First: Brilliant from the Beginning
In 1925, Le Creuset changed the culinary world forever by introducing the first cast iron cookware coated in vibrant, durable enamel. The cookware of the day was gray or black—and often utilitarian and rough. Le Creuset’s porcelain enamel made cast iron cookware easier to use and clean, eliminating the need for pre-seasoning and special care. In addition to improving the function of cast iron, the pioneering enamel coating brought color to a sea of gray cookware, establishing Le Creuset as the leader in color and design. Flame was Le Creuset’s first color: a bold, brilliant shade of orange directly inspired by molten cast iron poured from the crucible. Glowing from deep, earthy orange to light, Flame’s distinct gradient is reminiscent of the cast iron cooling process, and the unique ombré effect became a trademark for Le Creuset.
The Finest: Enduring Quality for Generations
For nearly a century since Flame was introduced, all of Le Creuset’s enameled cast iron cookware has been handcrafted in our flagship foundry in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France. Fifteen or more different artisans work together to perfect each individually-cast piece.
Our beautiful enamel coating was only the first of many innovations that have set Le Creuset apart for its unrivaled performance, quality and durability. A piece of Le Creuset is a true heirloom: crafted with purpose, it is meant to be handed down from generation to generation. While Le Creuset’s distinctive color offerings have grown to be the widest in the industry over the years, our visionary commitment to color began—and endures today—with Flame. Flame is a brilliant expression of the passion and craft that makes our cookware the finest in the world.
The Favorite: Iconic Style, Incredible Performance
It didn’t take long for Flame to become an icon in the kitchens of those who love to cook and share: first in France, then around the world. From our iconic Dutch Oven to award-winning Skillets and Braiser, and even our newest innovative Bread Oven, Flame has been a favorite for cooks that include legendary French chef Jacques Pépin, culinary icon and cookbook author Julia Child and American writer Joan Didion, among many others.
It has also graced design magazine covers, kitchens at some of the world’s best restaurants and thousands of lively family tables across the decades. Marrying spirit and style, Flame brings bold energy to any kitchen—whether it serves as the brilliant foundation for a world of color or as a statement accent to a tablescape of neutrals.
