Perfectly proportioned for preparing one-pot meals, this wide-bottomed cast iron sauteuse oven browns pork chops, simmers polenta and bakes loaves of bread. Topped with a gold knob and clad in a graphite-grey hue you'll only find at Crate and Barrel, the enamelled pan boasts a non-reactive, sand-hued interior that resists stains, prevents sticking and encourages caramelization. Strong handles provide a sturdy grip as you transfer the lidded sauteuse from stovetop to oven to table, where it offers a timeless presentation of chili con carne, rice pilaf and panang curry.

Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cast iron cookware is prized for its utilitarian good looks, unsurpassed heat retention.