The Mauviel factory was founded in 1830 by Ernest Mauviel in Villedieu-les-Poêles, where copper working had been going on since the Middle Ages. In the early days, under the vision of its founder, the company specialized in the manufacture of copper cookware. Ernest Mauviel was a true pioneer in his field, his handcrafted creations becoming benchmarks in the industry.
The company was subsequently run by Armand Mauviel, then by Jean-Marie Le Guern, who initiated a transition to industrialization in the late 1990s. From then on, professional customers, who had accounted for 80% of sales, became a minority, accounting for just one-fifth of the 1,200 parts produced daily.
Today, Valérie Le Guern-Gilbert, daughter of Jean-Marie Le Guern, runs the factory. Each generation has succeeded in perfecting production by investing in research and the development of new techniques, thus offering professionals and enthusiasts of quality cookware ever more effective products.
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The Mauviel 1830 collections are the perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Perpetuating a meticulous know-how, the company’s 70 craftsmen use century-old techniques, offering unique products of excellent quality. The fishmonger and the copper braising pan have become cult items for the company, and their manufacturing process has been handed down from generation to generation among the craftsmen.
With their elegant aesthetics and unrivalled performance, Mauviel 1830 cookware continues to perpetuate the rich tradition of Villedieu-les-Poêles craftsmanship, while setting new standards in the world of cooking.
