CRISTEL® CELEBRATES 200 YEARS OF FRENCH CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH 1826 BICENTENNIAL LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTION

Available for a limited time, the four-piece capsule collection reimagines the cookware first produced at Cristel’s historic Fesches-le-Châtel factory in 1826

FESCHES-LE-CHÂTEL, FRANCE, September 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cristel^®, the French manufacturer of premium stainless steel cookware, is celebrating 200 years of manufacturing at its historic factory in Fesches-le-Châtel, France, with the launch of its 1826 Bicentennial Limited-Edition Collection, available for a limited time.

The four-piece capsule collection pays tribute to two centuries of French craftsmanship by reinterpreting the tapered silhouette of the historic saucepan first produced at the site in 1826. Each piece pairs the heritage-inspired form with contemporary functionality and Cristel^®’s signature attention to performance, design and longevity. Antique brass hardware—including handles, side handles and lid knobs—creates a distinctive visual connection between the company’s industrial past and contemporary kitchens.

The collection includes:
● Saucepan With Antique Brass Handle (Without Lid) $169.99+
● Stewpot With Antique Brass Handles (With Lid) $199.99+
● Stainless Steel Frying Pan With Antique Brass Handle $179.99+
● Glass Lid With Antique Brass Button $39.99+

“The Bicentennial Collection is a celebration of where we came from, but also of where we are going,” said Julien Djadane, Managing Director–North America at Cristel^®. “For 200 years, this site has been a place of innovation and craftsmanship. We are proud to continue manufacturing here in France while carrying this history forward through products designed for today’s cooks.”

TWO CENTURIES OF FRENCH KNOW-HOW
Cristel^®’s story began in 1826 in the Franche-Comté region of France, where its historic Fesches-le-Châtel factory remains at the heart of the company today. Now, three generations work side by side at Cristel^®, carrying forward generations of French manufacturing expertise.

More than 90% of the value of its products is realized on-site at Fesches-le-Châtel, and Cristel^® has earned both the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label and Origine France Garantie certification. Its stainless steel cookware is designed for long-term use and guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects.

Today, Cristel^® products are sold in approximately 50 countries, extending the reach of a French manufacturing story that began two centuries ago.

The Bicentennial Limited-Edition Collection is available through www.cristelusa.com and select retailers nationwide.

ABOUT CRISTEL^®
Cristel^®, innovator of the detachable handle cookware concept, is a family-owned business that manufactures premium stainless steel cookware that is designed for performance and functionality within its historic factory in Burgundy, France. Leveraging generations of expertise, Cristel^® champions environmentally conscious product development, epitomizing innovation and top-tier quality. Cristel^® cookware is available for purchase on their website and through national retailers such as Sur La Table, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Amazon. For more information about Cristel^®, visit cristelusa.com and follow them on Instagram / Facebook.

Breanna Walther
C Louise Public Relations Inc.
breanna@c-louise.com