Chef Tyler Florence Calls These Copper Pots and Pans His ‘Prized Possessions’ — and They’re $470 Off

The best cookware looks as good as it performs, which is why our editors can never get enough of brands like Le Creuset and Our Place . Copper cookware is a surefire way to add mouthwatering ambiance to your kitchen, and no one knows that better than the pros. In fact, chef Tyler Florence called it "perhaps the most elegant expression of cookware on the planet."

Chef Florence's favorite copper cookware set is a Williams Sonoma-exclusive collection from Mauviel, and right now, you can save $470 on the brand's 7-piece collection.

Mauviel Tri-Ply M'3S Copper 7-Piece Cookware Set These pots and pans are made in Normandy, France and were constructed from three layers of metal for optimal performance. Each piece has an aluminum core, which responds to heat quickly and cooks food evenly, a stainless steel interior that prevents the pan from reacting to acidic foods, and a copper exterior that allows for better temperature control and heat conductivity.

This collection comes with a 10-inch frying pan, 2-quart saucepan, 6 1⁄2-quart stew pot, and 3 1⁄3-quart sauté pan, plus three tight-fitting lids. If their performance doesn't sell you, their countertop appeal will. The copper pieces are eye-catching, with stainless steel handles to add a two-toned look that's sure to be the envy of your future dinner party guests.

If you want to keep the collection looking shiny and new, hand-wash the pots and pans and be sure to wash them with a kitchen sponge , not steel wool. Plus, due to oxidation, know that they'll develop a greenish-brown tint over the years. If you want to keep the copper color looking as good as new, the brand suggests using a copper polish or a lemon-salt mixture.

If chef Florence's stamp of approval isn't enough, the set also happens to be the Food & Wine team's favorite splurge-worthy copper cookware set . When we tested copper pots and pans, these ones heated up faster than the competition. In fact, even though they're heat-safe up to 600°F, we recommend using them over medium heat to prevent food from burning or cooking unevenly.

Be sure to check your stovetop before hitting add to cart: The pots and pans are ideal for electric and gas stoves and are safe to use in the oven or under the broiler, but they're not induction-friendly.

"Expensive? Yes. But they are prized possessions," Florence said of Mauviel's tri-ply copper pots and pans. Luckily, you don't have to break the bank to snag your own set. Head to Williams Sonoma now to snag your set for 34% off.

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