The Ruffoni family's iconic cookware combines generations of traditional Italian artistry and craftsmanship with the latest culinary innovations.
History of Ruffoni
The Ruffoni story began when Antonio Ruffoni crafted his first copper pan back in 1932, to celebrate the birth of his son, Fremide. In 1962, Fremide founded the Ruffoni Company in the Italian town of Omegna. Today, Fremide's son Walter and granddaughter Giulia continue the family's proud tradition.
The Ruffoni Way
Ruffoni's legendary European cookware is expertly crafted by artisan metalworkers at a family-owned workshop in the Italian Alps.
"Tradition at the heart of innovation."
- Walter Ruffoni
"Gathering as a Family in the Kitchen & at the Table."
- Rita Giromini Ruffoni
"Northern Piemonte and the Joy of Sharing."
- Giulia Ruffoni
Williams Sonoma & Ruffoni
On one of his early trips to Europe, Chuck Williams discovered the Ruffoni family's extraordinary Italian cookware. He began an enduring partnership that has grown even stronger over the decades.
How It's Made
Traditional hand-hammered exteriors for lasting beauty.
Hand-lined with tin over an open fire for a stick-resistant surface.
Rooted in tradtion and inspired by centuries of cooking in copper.
Easily transitions from the stovetop or oven to your dining table.
How the Cookware is Handmade
Historia Copper
Artisan copper cookware, hand hammered and expertly lined with pure tin, then topped with sculptural hand-cast bronze lid finials.
Ruffoni Cookware
Opus Prima
Exquisite tri-ply stainless-steel cookware with a hand-hammered exterior and hand-cast brass lid finials, plated in silver by a Milanese silversmith.
Williams Sonoma
Thermo-Clad™ Copper
Crafted by the artisans at Ruffoni, this line features top performing copper with a stainless-steel cooking surface.
Artisan Finials
Ruffoni builds on its long tradition of artisanal cookware with hand-cast lid finials in sculptural shapes you'll find only at Williams Sonoma – including our signature pineapple.
Specialty Cookware & Recipes
Ruffoni Historia Copper Chef's Pan with Wooden Spoon
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Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms
Ruffoni Historia Copper Artichoke-Handle Stock Pot
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Minestrone with Ligurian Pesto
Ruffoni Historia Copper Covered Rectangular Roasting Pan
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Classic Roast Turkey
Ruffoni Opus Prima Stainless-Steel
Shallow Braiser
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Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana
Copper Maintence, Use and Care
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