Compact design meets historic cookware heritage

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Features & Fit

Precise Details

Brand
CRISTEL USA
Collection
1826®
Material
Brushed stainless steel body
Base
Three layers - induction stainless steel, aluminum, 18/10 stainless steel
Handle
Polished stainless steel, riveted, heat-resistant
Induction compatible
Yes
Capacities
1.5 Qt. (6" diameter), 2 Qt. (7" diameter), 3 Qt. (8" diameter)
Finish
Brushed body with polished handle

What arrives

Saucepan without lid (choose capacity)
Handle attached

Made for Practical Kitchens

Efficient form and function

Suitable for use on induction and glass-ceramic hobs. Use with compatible lids sold separately.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery and Exchange

Shipping details

Shipping rates and delivery estimates available at checkout. Label created by supplier within 2 days.

Returns policy

30 day returns accepted without label or restocking fees. See checkout for full terms.
CRISTEL USA Saucepan without lid from the 1826® collection with brushed stainless steel finish and polished handle

Quiet craft, daily ritual

CRISTEL 1826 Saucepan without lid—brushed steel with a polished, riveted handle, tapered for nesting and ready for the heat of everyday meals.

A line back to the first stamp

The 1826® shape returns to the stove

Heritage, made useful

Crowded cupboards and uneven simmering turn simple cooking into a shuffle. The 1826® Saucepan without lid answers with a tapered body that stacks cleanly and a three-layer, heat-diffusing base that warms evenly across the surface. The handle stays cool on induction and glass-ceramic hobs, so you can move from simmer to serve without hesitation.

Calm on the cooktop

Consistency builds confidence at the stove. Even heat means sauces that don’t catch and grains that finish together. Good temperature retention keeps food warm at the table, and the contrast of brushed and polished steel brings a quiet presence to the counter.

For steady home cooks

Someone who values considered design, cooks often, and wants one saucepan that nests neatly and performs across modern hobs.

In practice

Reach for it to reduce a pan sauce, warm milk, or cook a small pot of grains on induction or glass-ceramic hobs, then bring it to the table while it holds temperature.
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About CRISTEL USA

Two centuries of French Aluminum and Stainless Steel mastery

Cristel is known for precise, French-made stainless-steel cookware and the Strate® removable-handle system that rethinks how cookware functions. Rooted in a Fesches-le-Châtel workshop and described as the world’s finest stainless-steel cookware, Cristel emphasizes craftsmanship, integrity, and thoughtful engineering. The company places the pursuit of excellence and a quality ethic at the heart of its values, both in the manufacturing of its products and in the working conditions of its collaborators. The brand focuses on durability and elegant performance: stainless pieces crafted for lasting use. Shoppers should care because Cristel pairs tested functionality with refined design—cookware designed to be used, preserved, and passed along, chosen by cooks who value materials and long-lived tools.
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Need to Know

Common Questions

What sizes does the 1826® Saucepan without lid come in?
Three capacities: 1.5 qt (6" diameter), 2 qt (7" diameter), and 3 qt (8" diameter).
Is it compatible with induction?
Yes. Its three-layer, heat-diffusing base includes induction stainless steel for full induction compatibility.
How does the handle behave on the cooktop?
The ergonomic, riveted handle is heat-resistant and does not heat up on induction and glass-ceramic hobs.
What makes the heating performance even?
A base built from three superimposed layers—induction stainless steel, aluminum, and 18/10 stainless steel—distributes heat rapidly and uniformly across the base.
Does it store compactly?
Yes. The tapered design echoes its historic form and allows compact, space-saving storage.