CORNING LE CLAIR
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In 1977, Andre Andrieu and Serge Renault working for Corning France, patented the claim that would form the basis for amber-tinted, transparent Pyroceram "VISION" cookware. It was produced in France and released for the European market in 1979 to instant success.
In the United States, the cookware received a more protracted roll-out. In 1981 and '82, Corning Glass Works test marketed the cookware as an imported product under their "Corning Designs" subsidiary. However, due to a trademark conflict over the name "VISION", an alternative brand was chosen - "Le CLAIR”.
Eight French models were chosen to represent Le CLAIR in the USA, four casseroles (1.5L, 2.5L, 3.5L, and 5L) and four saucepans (0.7L, 1.0L, 1.5L, and 2.5L).

Of the saucepans, the 1L and 1.5L were carried over as regular Visions models in 1983. The 0.7L saucepan features a more triangular lip than the version eventually produced for the US market. Interestingly, the Le CLAIR 2.5L saucepan would initially be replaced by a different model for the official Visions roll-out but was used as the basis for that size when all saucepans were revised in 1984.

Once the trademark obstacles were overcome, the Le CLAIR brand name was abandoned and "VISIONS" cookware finally received an official rollout in the second half of 1983.
CORNING LE CLAIR CASSEROLES w/COOKING LIDS
Dramatically beautiful Le CLAIR casseroles come in a range of sizes, from 1.5 to 5.0 Litre, to accommodate almost every cooking or serving need… and you can cook in the casserole lids, too!
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VO-15
MODEL:
VO-15
ERA:
1981-1982
FACTORY:
France
VO-15
ERA:
1981-1982
FACTORY:
France
SIZE:
1.5 Liter
LID:
Pyroceram
CW Variant:
None
1.5 Liter
LID:
Pyroceram
CW Variant:
None
"1.5 Litre Casserole w/Cooking Lid"
MARKING: FRANCE
DIMENSIONS: 7.25” wide at rim (10.25" w/handles) x 4.5" tall (3.75” w/o lid)
DIMENSIONS: 7.25” wide at rim (10.25" w/handles) x 4.5" tall (3.75” w/o lid)
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VO-25
MODEL:
VO-25
ERA:
1981-1982
FACTORY:
France
VO-25
ERA:
1981-1982
FACTORY:
France
SIZE:
2.5 Liter
LID:
Pyroceram
CW Variant:
None
2.5 Liter
LID:
Pyroceram
CW Variant:
None
"2.5 Litre Casserole w/Cooking Lid"
MARKING: FRANCE
DIMENSIONS: 8.5” wide at rim (12" w/handles) x 5.5" tall (4.25” w/o lid)
DIMENSIONS: 8.5” wide at rim (12" w/handles) x 5.5" tall (4.25” w/o lid)
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VO-35
MODEL:
VO-35
ERA:
1981-1982
FACTORY:
France
VO-35
ERA:
1981-1982
FACTORY:
France
SIZE:
3.5 Liter
LID:
Pyroceram
CW Variant:
None
3.5 Liter
LID:
Pyroceram
CW Variant:
None
"3.5 Litre Casserole w/Cooking Lid"
MARKING: FRANCE
DIMENSIONS: 9.5” wide at rim (13.5" w/handles) x 6" tall (4.5” w/o lid)
DIMENSIONS: 9.5” wide at rim (13.5" w/handles) x 6" tall (4.5” w/o lid)
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VO-50
MODEL:
VO-50
ERA:
1981-1982
FACTORY:
France
VO-50
ERA:
1981-1982
FACTORY:
France
SIZE:
5.0 Liter
LID:
Pyroceram
CW Variant:
None
5.0 Liter
LID:
Pyroceram
CW Variant:
None
"5.0 Litre Casserole (Stew Pot) w/Cooking Lid"
MARKING: FRANCE
DIMENSIONS: 9.5” wide at rim (13.5" w/handles) x 8" tall (6.5” w/o lid)
DIMENSIONS: 9.5” wide at rim (13.5" w/handles) x 8" tall (6.5” w/o lid)
CORNING LE CLAIR SAUCEPANS
Le CLAIR saucepans came in four sizes: 0.7 Litre saucepan (V-7), 1.0 Litre Covered Saucepan (V-15), 1.5 Litre Covered Saucepan (V-15), and 2.5 Litre Covered Saucepan (V-25)
More information on these saucepans, including photos, will be added shortly…
More information on these saucepans, including photos, will be added shortly…
CORNING LE CLAIR BOXED SETS

- VS-5 5 pc. set (Including V-7, VO-15, VO-25)
- VS-9 9 pc. set (Including V-7, V-10, V-15, VO-15, VO-50)
LE CLAIR VS-5 5 PIECE SET: BOX AND USE & CARE PHOTOS
Thanks to YouTube Creator "Ikura Prime" for photos of the Le CLAIR VS-5 box and Use & Care guide. Released in 1981, the packaging style was created by the Corning Designs subsidiary. Ikura Prime also posted an unboxing video when he first received this package. You can watch that video here.
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