Emile Henry: The Art of French Ceramic Cookware — A Complete Guide

Why Emile Henry? The Science Behind the Ceramic

For over 170 years, Emile Henry has been crafting exceptional ceramic cookware in the Burgundy region of France. What began as a small family pottery in 1850 has grown into one of the world's most respected names in kitchen ceramics — combining old-world French craftsmanship with modern cooking science.

At LX2001, we're proud to carry one of New Zealand's most comprehensive Emile Henry ranges — from iconic tagines and artisan bread bakers to elegant tableware and kitchen accessories.

HR Ceramic™ (High Resistance) is Emile Henry's proprietary ceramic formula, developed and refined over generations. It delivers:

• Extreme temperature range — most pieces go from -20°C to 270–290°C, moving straight from freezer to hot oven without cracking
• Even heat distribution — ceramic retains and radiates heat gently and uniformly, eliminating hot spots
• Scratch resistance — the glazed surface resists metal utensils and daily wear
• Dishwasher safe — the non-porous glaze is easy to clean
• 10-year guarantee — Emile Henry backs most of their range with a decade-long guarantee

The Flame ceramic range (used in tagines and select bakers) extends this further, rated for direct flame, gas, and BBQ use. The Delight range introduces a cast iron base with a ceramic lid for full induction compatibility.

The Tagine Collection — Slow Cooking, Perfected

Emile Henry's conical-lidded tagines are designed to circulate steam continuously during cooking, keeping meat tender and vegetables perfectly moist.

Flame Tagines (Traditional Ceramic)

• Emile Henry Tagine Small 27cm – Burgundy — $175.00 NZD | 1.8L | Ideal for 2–3 people
• Emile Henry Tagine 32cm – Burgundy — $214.00 NZD | 3L | Perfect for families of 4–6
• Also available in Charcoal and Ocean Blue

Flame ceramic construction means these tagines go directly on a gas burner or BBQ — no diffuser required. Temperature range: -20°C to 290°C.

Delight Induction Tagines

• Emile Henry Delight Small Induction Tagine 26cm – Slate — $307.25 NZD
• Emile Henry Delight Induction Tagine 32cm – Slate — $357.00 NZD | 4L

The Delight tagines feature a cast iron base for full induction compatibility. If you have an induction cooktop, these are the ones to choose.

Best for: Moroccan lamb, chicken with preserved lemon, slow-cooked vegetable stews, fish tagines.

Bread Bakers — Bakery Results at Home

Emile Henry's bread baker range has become a cult favourite among home bakers. The refractory ceramic creates a steam-trapping environment that mimics a professional bread oven, producing loaves with a crisp, golden crust and an open, airy crumb.

Artisan & Round Bread Bakers

• Emile Henry Artisan Bread Baker – Charcoal — $173.99 NZD | 3.35L | D 36 x 24 x 16 cm
• Emile Henry Artisan Bread Baker – Burgundy — $187.99 NZD
• Emile Henry Round Bread Baker – Charcoal — $178.56 NZD | 5.2L | D 32.5 x 29.5 x 14 cm

The cloche-style lid traps steam during the first phase of baking, then can be removed to finish the crust. Temperature range: -20°C to 270°C.

Loaf & Specialty Bakers

• Emile Henry Large Bread Loaf Baker – Burgundy — $180.99 NZD | 4.5L — perfect for sandwich loaves
• Emile Henry Baguette Baker – Charcoal — $199.99 NZD | Bakes 3 baguettes simultaneously
• Emile Henry Baguette Baker – Burgundy — $194.99 NZD
• Emile Henry Mini-Baguettes Baker – Burgundy — $173.99 NZD | 4L
• Emile Henry Ciabatta Baker – Burgundy — $196.00 NZD
• Emile Henry Focaccia Bread Baker – Charcoal — $145.25 NZD | D 41 x 32 x 7 cm

Best for: Sourdough, no-knead loaves, baguettes, focaccia, ciabatta, dinner rolls.

Oven Dishes & Bakeware — From Roast to Dessert

Emile Henry's oven dish range is the workhorse of the collection — versatile, beautiful enough to go straight to the table, and built to last a decade.

Rectangular Oven Dishes

Available in three sizes and a wide palette of colours including Burgundy, Blue Ocean, Flour, Toscane, Provence Yellow, and Cedar:

• Small — from $54.99 NZD | 2.7L
• Medium — from $69.99 NZD | 2.7L
• Large — from $121.42 NZD | 2.7L
• Individual Oven Dish — from $49.24 NZD | 0.7L | D 22 x 14.5 cm — perfect for single-serve gratins or baked eggs

Tart & Flan Dishes

• Slim Rectangular Tart Dish — from $73.23 NZD | 1.6L | D 15 x 36 cm
• Deep Rectangular Tart Dish – Toscane — $124.99 NZD | 1.9L | D 24 x 34 cm
• Deep Flan Dish 24cm — from $42.50 NZD | 1.4L | Blue Ocean, Cedar, Flour, Toscane
• Pie Dish – Flour — $67.23 NZD | 1.2L | D 26 cm

Gratin Bowls & Ramekins

• Gratin Bowl 14cm — $24.99 NZD | Toscane, Cedar, Blue Ocean
• Ramekin 10cm — from $17.86 NZD | Flour, Cedar, Toscane

Best for: Roast chicken, lasagne, quiche, tarts, crème brûlée, individual soufflés.

Pizza Stone — Restaurant-Quality Results

Emile Henry Smooth Pizza Stone – Charcoal — $139.64 NZD | D 37 cm

Unlike porous cordierite stones, Emile Henry's glazed ceramic pizza stone is non-stick, easy to clean, and dishwasher safe. It absorbs and radiates heat evenly for a perfectly crisp base. Temperature range: -20°C to 290°C. Also works brilliantly on the BBQ.

Casseroles & Dutch Ovens

Emile Henry Small Casserole/Dutch Oven 2L – Delight – Slate — $170.99 NZD

Part of the Delight range, this casserole works on all heat sources including induction. The cast iron base ensures rapid, even heating while the ceramic lid retains moisture beautifully. 5-year guarantee.

Mixing Bowls — The Baker's Essential

Emile Henry's ceramic mixing bowls are microwave safe, dishwasher safe, and heavy enough to stay put while you mix. Available in three sizes:

• 2.5L — from $39.28 NZD
• 3.5L — from $54.99 NZD
• 4.5L — from $62.86 NZD

Colours include Burgundy, Charcoal, Flour, Blue Flame, and more. Browse the full mixing bowl range →

Tableware — The Emile Henry Table Collection

Bring the Emile Henry aesthetic to your table with their coordinating dinnerware range, designed to complement their cookware colours.

Plates

• Small Plate 18cm — from $28.57 NZD | Almond/Ivory, Clay/Ivory, Blue Flame/Ivory, Powder Pink/Ivory
• Large Plate 25cm — from $42.85 NZD | Same colour palette
• XL Plate 28cm — from $53.56 NZD | Blue Flame/Ivory, Powder Pink/Ivory
• Deep Plate 20cm — $35.70 NZD | Blue Flame/Ivory, Powder Pink/Ivory

Bowls

• Individual Bowl 15cm — from $26.42 NZD | 0.47L | Almond/Ivory, Clay/Ivory, Blue Flame/Ivory, Powder Pink/Ivory — oven safe to 270°C
• Salad Bowl — $49.99 NZD | Clay or Toscane

Kitchen Accessories & Storage

Cheese & Dairy

• Cheese Baker — from $85.24 NZD | Blue Ocean, Burgundy, Provence Yellow — bakes whole camembert or brie to melting perfection
• Cheese Box — $120.00 NZD | Truffle or Chalk — keeps cheese fresh at the right humidity
• Butter Dish — from $74.29 NZD | D 17 x 11 x 7.5 cm | Burgundy, Clay, Truffle

Bread & Pantry Storage

• Bread Box — $135.00–$187.99 NZD | 6.8L | Oiled bamboo lid, glazed ceramic base — keeps bread fresh for days without plastic
• Deep Storage Bowl – Truffle — $70.71 NZD | 4.7L | Cork lid

Oil, Salt & Condiments

• Oil Cruet — from $67.23 NZD | 0.4L | Anti-drip pourer, preserves olive oil flavour | Clay, Burgundy, Truffle
• Salt Pig – Clay — $60.70 NZD | 0.55L | Unglazed interior naturally regulates moisture to keep salt free-flowing

Countertop Essentials

• Utensil Pot – Clay — $61.25 NZD | 1L | D 15.6 x H 16 cm
• Spoon Rest – Clay — $49.24 NZD
• Egg Nest — $70.00 NZD | Burgundy or Mediterranean Blue — stores up to 6 eggs on the counter
• Baker's Blade 7cm — $29.00 NZD | Beech handle and ceramic blade — for scoring bread dough before baking

How to Choose the Right Emile Henry Piece

• For slow cooking & braising → Tagine (Flame for gas/BBQ, Delight for induction)
• For home bread baking → Artisan or Round Bread Baker for sourdough; Baguette Baker for French-style loaves; Loaf Baker for sandwich bread
• For everyday roasting & baking → Rectangular Oven Dish (choose your size based on family size)
• For pizza & flatbreads → Smooth Pizza Stone
• For the table → Individual Bowls, Plates, and Deep Plates in coordinating colours
• For the kitchen counter → Oil Cruet, Salt Pig, Utensil Pot, Egg Nest, Spoon Rest — a cohesive set in Clay or Burgundy looks stunning

Care & Maintenance

• Dishwasher safe (glazed pieces) — though hand washing extends the life of the glaze
• Avoid thermal shock — don't place a cold dish directly onto a very hot burner; allow it to warm gradually
• No soaking required — the non-porous glaze resists staining and food residue
• Metal utensils are fine on the glazed surface
• The Salt Pig has an unglazed interior by design — do not wash with soap; simply rinse and dry

Shop the Full Emile Henry Range at LX2001

Whether you're building a kitchen from scratch or adding a statement piece to an established collection, Emile Henry delivers cookware that genuinely improves your cooking — and looks beautiful doing it.

Browse the full Emile Henry collection at LX2001 →