Le Creuset, which celebrates 100 years of business this year, is a French cookware brand known for its expertly crafted cast iron products available in a multitude of colorways. Le Creuset is a legacy brand and very much considered a luxury among home chefs with some of their pans costing hundreds of dollars alone. Because of the Le Creuset’s high price point and exclusivity, many fans wait all year for these sales to stock up. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon’s progressive journalismThe Le Creuset mystery boxes are the most coveted item at the Factory to Table Sale. The boxes cost $50 for an assortment of pots, pans and other Le Creuset ware valued, in total, around $300.