Introduction to Falcon Enamelware

S/S '23

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Falcon Enamelware to the Project Space. Falcon has long been a Hambledon kitchenware favourite but this is the first time we have worked with them to create a stand alone shop within a shop, featuring a comprehensive collection of their beautiful pieces.

Welcome to Falcon Enamelware at The Hambledon: The Project Space

The lovely folks at Team Falcon have worked their magic on the space. Our very own Rich painted the area (if you’re interested it’s Farrow and Ball Cornforth White no. 228) in advance of the arrival of the very lovely Rebecca and Benn. After much work, the judicious use of power tools and not a little swearing, custom designed furniture and shelving was constructed and visual merchandising began. The Project features the brand’s very clean and functional style allowing the product to be at the centre of the display. The range includes beautiful new colours for the Spring season as well as tried and trusted favourites.

Discover our full Falcon collection here ►

Who and What is Falcon?

Originally manufactured in the Black Country, historically known for its coal mines and steel mills, Joe Kleiner & Sons created this iconic enamelware brand in the 1920s. In 2010 the brand was relaunched by New Zealand and British husband and wife design duo Kiwi and Pom (the name makes perfect sense now). Focussing on timeless shapes but with seasonal injections of colour, the brand has been given a new lease of life for the 21st century.

Enamelware (for those of you without A level chemistry) is porcelain (glass and clay) fused onto heavy-gauge steel, giving it many admirable qualities including smoothness, chemical resistance and, for the butterfingers out there, durability. If you drop it, it may chip but it won’t break and is still safe to use (if you keep it clean). It’s dishwasher and oven safe (up to 270 degrees C, and that’s hotter than most recipes known to humankind). It can be used on gas and electric hobs. Falcon Enamelware uses a heavier gauge of steel than many of their competitors so the product is more hard-wearing and durable. Look out for the falcon crest at the bottom of the products, it’s their stamp of authenticity.

What’s it for?

Known for its cookware use (there’s nothing better than a pie in a Falcon pie dish or a tray bake in a Falcon bake tray), there are plenty of other purposes too. A Falcon jug makes a beautiful vase for flowers; a Falcon tumbler is an excellent pen pot; a Falcon Square Bake Tray can contain all manner of bathroom bits and bobs; a Falcon small Tray is a vessel for all your keys on the hall table. Rest assured though, we won’t be neglecting the culinary fun to be had with some enamel bakeware. Check back in a few weeks and we’ll have top tips on baked treats from a lovely line up of contributors.