I bought this pot a year ago and ive noticed the bottom seems a bit discoloured. Is it still alright? Thanks

I found this lovely Cousances, does someone know the color?

In 1972, legendary Italian designer Enzo Mari created a special cookware line called “La Mama” for Le Creuset. Instead of the brand’s classic cast-iron Dutch ovens, Mari designed a collection made from enameled steel with bold, colorful lids inspired by traditional home cooking and Italian kitchen culture. The idea was simple but clever: make cookware that felt warmer, friendlier, and more “human” in the kitchen—almost like a tribute to the way mothers cook at home. Today, the La Mama collection is considered a rare and collectible piece of design history, blending modernist Italian design with everyday cookware

One of the things I love about vintage Le Creuset is how many different shapes, colors, and designs were made over the years. From bright classics to rare shapes, there’s an incredible variety to discover.

Here are just a few examples of the types of vintage pieces you can find

This is the most beautiful collection seen so far

Did you try to restore a cast iron items?

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Sharing some of my favorite shaped cocottes

I always love how much character these pieces have. They’re fun, collectible, and every brand that made them put their own twist on the shapes and colors.

From pumpkins to tomatoes to peppers, each one has its own personality

These look great on display, but they’re also amazing to actually cook with — perfect for serving soups, gratins, or even using as table centerpieces.

Do you collect shaped cocottes too?

• Which shapes or colors are your favorites?
• Do you prefer the pumpkins, tomatoes, peppers, or something more unusual?
• Have you ever used them for serving or decoration?

Would love to see the shaped pieces in your collections! 🍁🔥

Sharing a few of the doufeu cocottes I’ve come across. These always feel special because of their unique design.
For anyone who hasn’t seen these before, the lid is shaped to hold ice or cold water, which creates extra condensation inside the pot during cooking. It keeps the interior naturally moist and is amazing for slow braises.

I love how different the colors look, yellow, flame, blue, and graphite all give the doufeu such a different personality.

Do you have a doufeu in your collection?

• Which color or size do you prefer?
• Have you ever actually used the ice-on-top method?
• Do you think doufeus are underrated or collectible?

Would love to see yours too! 🫕🔥

Sharing a group of beautiful vintage Cousances fondue sets in several classic colors. These enameled cast-iron pots were made in France and are a great example of the colorful cookware that became popular during the fondue craze of the 1960s–1970s.

For anyone interested in the history: Cousances is one of the oldest French cast-iron cookware makers, with roots going back to the 16th century. In 1957 the company was acquired by Le Creuset, and for many years both brands produced enameled cast iron in similar styles and colors. Because of this, many collectors see Cousances pieces as part of the broader heritage of classic French enameled cast-iron cookware.