The 7 Best Scanpan Cookware Sets

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in November of 2018. When considering nonstick cookware, environmentally friendly doesn't often come to mind. But Scanpan, a Danish company, is committed to creating easy-to-clean pots and pans that will not release toxic chemicals, even when heated at high temperatures or when metal utensils are used. Our selection of the company's sets will help you find the collection that fits your family's needs and budget. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in November of 2018. When considering nonstick cookware, environmentally friendly doesn't often come to mind. But Scanpan, a Danish company, is committed to creating easy-to-clean pots and pans that will not release toxic chemicals, even when heated at high temperatures or when metal utensils are used. Our selection of the company's sets will help you find the collection that fits your family's needs and budget. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. CTX 5-Ply

The CTX 5-Ply (appx. $1000) combines the ease of the brand's nonstick cooking surface with the beauty of a brushed stainless exterior. This additional layer also gives the collection superior temperature control, with excellent heat distribution and retention.

Made from recycled aluminum
Handles stay cool
14 pieces cover most culinary needs

2. Pro IQ 9-Piece

The versatile Pro IQ 9-Piece (around $425) are compatible with all kitchen heat sources. This attractive line features the brand's micro-textured surface that offers exceptional searing capabilities; and the innovative lids have an integrated steam-release valve.

Food releases easily
Oven safe to 500 degrees
Allow for cooking with fewer fats

3. Maitre'D Copper

Perfect for sides and condiments served directly at the table, the Maitre'D Copper (about $51) line will add elegance to your gatherings. This dainty set of three pots is well suited for making individual appetizers or warm dipping sauces.

Gleaming polished finish
Includes a slate serving board
Brushed stainless interiors

4. Pro IQ Fry Pan

For the chef who is tired of cleaning up the aftermath of scrambled eggs, pancakes and grilled cheese, this nonstick 2-piece Pro IQ Fry Pan (appx. $200) set is perfect. At nine and fourteen inches, these larger-sized pans are ideal for large families.

Elegant polished handles
Induction friendly
Don't come with lids

5. Hapt IQ Commercial

The Hapt IQ Commercial (about $450) offer the same high-end style and performance as the brand's other stainless steel-clad collections, but with a highly polished mirror finish. They'll lend your kitchen an elegant look, but the shiny exteriors can show more wear and tear over time.

Convenient see-through lids
Lifetime warranty
Hand wash for best results

6. Classic Series

This eleven-piece set from the Classic Series (about $364) can complete a newbie's kitchen at an entry-level price. You'll get three sizes of covered saucepan, a 6.5 quart Dutch oven to make soup for a crowd, plus a large saute pan, and a skillet.

Good for stove to oven use
Smaller pans have handy pour spouts
Not for induction stovetops

7. Professional Series

The Professional Series (around $449) offers the same cooking performance as the Classic, with a few sleeker design touches. The matte stainless steel lids and handles are attractive, but these are not compatible with induction cooktops.

Ideal for everyday use
Brown almost as well as steel
Rounded handles can be slippery

Last updated by Tina Morna Freitas

Tina Morna Freitas is a writer who lives in Chicago with her family and three cats. She has a B.A. in anthropology with a minor in English, and has built a freelance career over the years in writing and digital marketing. Her passions for cooking, decorating and home improvement contribute to her extensive knowledge of all things kitchen and home goods. In addition, her 20 years as a parent inform her expertise in the endless stream of toys and equipment that inevitably takes over the homes of most parents. She also enjoys gardening, making and sipping margaritas, and aspires to be a crazy cat lady once all the children are grown.

Thanks for reading the fine print. About the Wiki: We don't accept sponsorships, free goods, samples, promotional products, or other benefits from any of the product brands featured on this page, except in cases where those brands are manufactured by the retailer to which we are linking. For more information on our rankings, please read about us, linked below. The Wiki is a participant in associate programs from Amazon, Walmart, Ebay, Target, and others, and may earn advertising fees when you use our links to these websites. These fees will not increase your purchase price, which will be the same as any direct visitor to the merchant’s website. If you believe that your product should be included in this review, you may contact us, but we cannot guarantee a response, even if you send us flowers.