Falcon Enamelware

Overview

Falcon Enamelware produces enamelware kitchen items, featuring porcelain fused onto heavy-gauge steel for durability, chemical resistance, and vibrant colors. Known for its ice-white base with blue rim design since the 1920s, the brand offers cookware, bakeware, and tableware that is dishwasher-safe, oven-safe up to 270°C, and suitable for gas and electric hobs. It sells in over 50 countries, emphasizing nostalgia and functionality as an alternative to plastic.¹²⁶

History

Falcon Enamelware originated in the United Kingdom in 1920, with the original brand created by Joe Kleiner & Sons in the Black Country area near Birmingham, England.¹⁷ The classic ice-white with blue rim design became iconic in British kitchens.¹² In 2011, the collection was revitalized by a husband-and-wife team, Emma Young and Kam, introducing new colors, cookware sets, and increased mug gauge for enhanced durability; the brand is now based in Clerkenwell, London.¹⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products were originally manufactured in the Black Country area near Birmingham, England.¹⁷ Current manufacturing location is not specified in available sources, with production involving porcelain fused onto heavy-gauge steel.¹

Notable Products

• Classic Mug - Iconic ice-white with blue rim, increased gauge for durability since 2011 revival.
• Enamel Plates - Chemically inert dinnerware in classic design, dishwasher-safe.
• Pie Dish - Oven-safe bakeware up to 270°C, suitable for traditional British recipes.
• Saucepan Set - Hob-compatible cookware in multiple colors, hard-wearing enamel.

Reputation

Falcon Enamelware is perceived by enthusiasts for its nostalgic heritage, linking to British childhood memories and camping, with praise for durability that improves with use over plastic alternatives.²³ Professionals note its versatility across cooking methods and chemical inertness.¹² Some uncertainty exists around its exact birthplace, though the design remains instantly recognizable.⁴