If you’ve never heard of Laguiole, a brief history lesson. Sometimes misconstrued as just a ‘brand’ it’s origins date all the way back to the 1820s in the town of (you guessed it) Laguiole, France. It was here that the knife makers of the town began getting quite the reputation for their exquisite workmanship. In the span of a few decades, these knives were world famous and had achieved a treasure trove of medals in recognition for their quality, strength and of course, the now equally famous ability to fold into its handle.
Photo of historical Laguiole knives, Courtesy of Forge-de-Laguiole.com
The art of creating these spectacular blades and cutlery was almost lost post-WWII, but was saved in 1985 by a resurgence of enthusiasts who brought production of the craft back to Laguiole.
With such a pedigree as that, it’s no wonder the style has endured.
Fast forward to today, with 2020 decor trends leaning towards eclectic silhouettes, traditional-meets-modern mix & matching and playful color popping, this style is having a serious moment.
So if you’re looking to test the waters of the new dining decor trends, how about adding these beauties to your next dinner party? Here’s a few of our favorites…oh, and did we mention they were on sale? I think we just did!
French Home, Set of 8 Laguiole Spreaders $34.99 (on Sale NOW from $49)
Perfectly balanced for easy spreading, this handsome 8 set will take your charcuterie and cheese event to the next level.
French Home, 20pc Laguiole Flatware Set $49.99 (on Sale NOW from $109)
Have you been looking for a way to add this year’s Pantone color, aka Classic Blue, into your decor rotation? Brighten up your table with this 20 piece ensemble for less than the cost of a single dining chair (let alone a set).
Jean Dubost, Laguiole 3pc Cheese Set $29.99 (on Sale NOW from $45)
Call it Viva la France, or cheers for the Red, White & Blue (hey, we won’t judge), this trio of Spreader, Knife and Cleaver, will ensure all your bases are covered at your appetizer party table.
Laguiole en Aubrac 3pc Corkscrew and Cheese Knife Set $199.99 (on Sale Now from $577)
Calling all sommeliers, if you don’t already have an official Laguiole-en-Aubrac corkscrew in your wine accoutrement tool belt, this is the time to act. These are made to last a lifetime of constant usage (in fact there are some from well over a hundred years ago still effective and usable today!).
French Home, 5pc Laguiole Olivewood Kitchen Set $99.99 (on Sale NOW from $184)
Finally, if you’re in the market to upgrade your current kitchen set, these olivewood beauties are both lovely and practical. The set includes just about everything you need from paring all the way up to carving.
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I’ve always loved this style of flatware. Happy to see an article about it!