Sambonet 1965 Vintage cookware: 18/10 stainless steel and brass handles
The 1965 Vintage collection takes the shape of mid-century cookware and builds it the way professional pans are built: a cold-drawn stainless steel body, a brazed capsule base, riveted brass handles. A range made for everyday cooking, on any hob, induction included.
The shape of the pans of that era, built for today
The character of the collection comes from the contrast between the steel body and the warmth of the brass handles, fixed with visible rivets. The surface is not mirror polished: the lived-in look is produced by vibratory finishing, a 50-minute cycle in which the bodies are put through vibrations of up to 1,500 revolutions per minute. It is an extra step in production, not a tolerance in the finish, and it has a practical consequence. The marks of everyday use blend into the surface instead of standing out.
18/10 stainless steel and capsule base: how they are built
The body starts as a steel disc, cold drawn in the same way as professional cookware. The aluminium base, enclosed in a steel capsule, is induction brazed and then flattened: it stays slightly concave, so it does not warp at high temperatures. The handles, in die-cast brass alloy, are cold riveted without pre-drilling, which keeps them from working loose over time; the rivets are steel, so they expand with the body rather than against it. The base carries a laser engraving with the brand and the hob compatibility symbols.
Use and care: what to know before you cook
1965 Vintage cookware works on gas, electric, ceramic and induction hobs. Brass conducts heat better than steel, so the handles get hot while you cook: use a cloth or oven glove. After the dishwasher, dry each piece with a cloth. Brass is a noble metal, like silver, and over time it develops a darker patina from oxidation: clean the handles now and then with a product made for brass and they return to their original colour. The range includes a single-handled saucepan, deep and shallow two-handled casseroles in several sizes, a 5.5-litre stockpot, lids in different diameters and a seven-piece set.