Emile Henry was founded in 1850 in Marcigny, Burgundy, France. The company produces ceramic cookware and bakeware made from natural Burgundy clay. Ceramic cookware retains heat well and distributes it evenly, which helps improve baking and slow cooking results. Emile Henry developed its own high-resistance ceramic formula that withstands thermal shock. The brand continues to manufacture its products in France and remains family-owned.