The luxury edit
The First Kitchen
Cookware to cook with for decades
The first kitchen bought once. American tri-ply stainless, German steel, a maple board from an Illinois workshop and bone china for eight, pieces that outlast the apartment they move into.
Luxury: Investment pieces from heritage and premium houses
Shopping at Amazon
- The edit
- 11 pieces
- Estimate
- ~$1768
- Shop at
- Amazon
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Notes on the edit
- 01All-Clad's D3 tri-ply is made in the USA and will not warp
- 02Wüsthof's Classic knives are forged in Solingen, Germany
- 03John Boos has made maple boards in Effingham, Illinois since 1887
Piece by piece
The Edit
Each piece, and why it was chosen. Prices are estimates recorded at selection; the retailer confirms the final price at checkout.
All-Clad D3 Stainless 7-Piece Set, Made in USA
EssentialCookware setat AmazonThe full stovetop set, pots and pans with lids.
~$580
Shop at AmazonWüsthof Classic 7-Piece Knife Block Set
Knife blockat AmazonEvery knife the kitchen needs, in its own block.
~$520
Shop at AmazonJohn Boos R-Board Maple 18x12x1.5
Cutting boardat AmazonA board sized for real prep work.
~$95
Shop at AmazonAll-Clad 5-Piece Stainless Utensil Set
Utensilsat AmazonSpoons, spatulas and turners for daily cooking.
~$100
Shop at AmazonLe Creuset Stoneware Multi Bowl 3.1 qt, White
Mixing bowlsat AmazonNesting bowls for prep, mixing and serving.
~$60
Shop at AmazonUSA Pan Half Sheet Pan, Set of 2
Sheet panat AmazonFor roasting vegetables and weeknight sheet-pan dinners.
~$30
Shop at AmazonMikasa Delray 40-Piece Bone China Set, Service for 8
Dinnerwareat AmazonPlates and bowls for everyday meals.
~$149
Shop at AmazonZwilling Opus 20-Piece 18/10 Flatware Set
Flatwareat AmazonA complete place setting for four.
~$70
Shop at AmazonRubbermaid Brilliance Glass 9-Piece Set
Food storageat AmazonContainers for leftovers and lunches.
~$80
Shop at AmazonKitchenAid Albany Kitchen Towel 4-Pack, Milkshake Tan
Dish towelsat AmazonAbsorbent towels for drying and wiping.
~$14
Shop at AmazonAll-Clad Stainless 5-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Measuring setat AmazonCups and spoons for accurate baking.
~$70
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The First Kitchen
11 pieces · ~$1768 estimated