The 12 Best Early Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sales in December 2025

‘Tis the season for hot chocolate, holiday festivities, and, of course, end-of-year sales. If you didn’t stock up on kitchen goods during Black Friday, there’s hope for you yet, starting with Nordstrom’s early holiday deals. Each year, Nordstrom graces us with a half-yearly sale, and as we wait for the December event to officially kick off, we couldn’t help but poke around for kitchen savings to shop now. 

For all those who have last-minute holiday gifts to check off the list, don’t miss these thousands of Nordstrom deals on dining finds – perfect for the hostess in your life. With deals up to 72% off, it’ll be hard to resist slipping something in the cart for yourself, too. Below are just a few of our favorites on sale from Le Creuset, Staub, Smeg, Viking, and plenty more, from $10.

Best Deals Ahead of the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2025

• Gorgeous and Can Feed a Crowd: Le Creuset Signature 8-Quart Oval Enamel Cast Iron French Dutch Oven, $300, originally $475
• Upgrade Your Scratched-Up Plastic Board: Viking Acacia Wood Carving Board with Juice Groove, $48, originally $60
• Save 40% on Beautiful Pastels: Staub 2-Piece Ceramic Rectangular Baking Dishes, $60, originally $100
• Last Call for Rhône: Le Creuset Cast Iron Loaf Pan, $144, originally $180
• Adorable Host Gift: Doiy Olivia Ceramic & Cork Bottle Stopper, $10, originally $15
• 72% Off: Cuisine::Pro Damashiro 9-Piece Hisa Knife Block Set, $350, originally $1,250

Le Creuset Signature 8-Quart Oval Enamel Cast Iron French Dutch Oven

A Le Creuset Dutch oven is on every cook’s wish list, even if they already have one — the various sizes, shapes, and colors make for a great collection. The French brand is famous for its enameled cast iron, and Nordstrom just marked this 8-quart oven by 36%, saving you $175. It’s the perfect vessel for winter roasts, crackling sourdough, and dozens of one-pot Dutch oven recipes. It’s on sale in a stark white for those minimal kitchens and a dusty pink called peche for a soft pop of color.

Viking Acacia Wood Carving Board with Juice Groove

This wood cutting board from Viking is designed for more than just chopping. The 18- x 12-inch board is ideal for letting large roasts, steaks, and fish rest before slicing, with the exterior groove catching any juicy remnants and keeping the counter clear. The sleek acacia wood allows this to double as a serving platter for charcuterie or crudite as you entertain during the holidays. 

Le Creuset 16-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set

Chip- and scratch-resistant, this durable stoneware dinnerware set brings Le Creuset to your table every day. The full 16-piece collection is fit to serve four and includes dinner plates, salad plates, soup bowls, and mugs. Safe for the dishwasher, microwave, and even the oven, this stoneware set is practical enough for daily use but also elegant enough to break out on special occasions. It’s $116 off in Caribbean blue.

Le Creuset Cast Iron Loaf Pan

Le Creuset’s Dutch oven is perfect for round loaves of bread that shine with a crusty exterior like rustic Italian and French-style boules, but its cast iron loaf pan delivers the ideal sandwich bread. As part of the retirement of the brand’s Rhône color, the loaf pan is marked down in the deep red. It’s made from the same enameled cast iron as the Dutch oven, and though it’s obviously ideal for loaves of bread, it’s also a nice size for small casseroles or loaf cakes.

Cuisine::Pro Damashiro 9-Piece Hisa Knife Block Set

These Japanese steel knives have hidden tangs and beautiful, hammered blades. They come housed in a unique knife block that consists of a wooden frame and clear side panelling, so you can see your blades even when you’re not using them. The set includes two chef’s knives, three santoku knives, a bread knife, a paring knife, and a utility knife.

Cuisine::Pro Damashiro Emperor 3-Piece Santoku Set

This set of three santoku knives could kick your kitchen cutting skills up a notch, and they’re 60% off right now. Sharpening your knives will increase their lifespan by ages, but nothing can replace a good quality-made knife, and these premium Japanese steel knives are a great place to start. The set includes a 6.5-inch, 5.5-inch, and 5-inch knife, each with a hammer-finished blade and a sleek, wooden handle. We love a nimble, all-purpose santoku knife and think it should be “the first one you reach for when you start any recipe.”

Staub 2-Piece Ceramic Rectangular Baking Dishes

Staub is another French brand we all know and love, and these pastel porcelain baking dishes are the perfect addition to any kitchen’s collection. Between the 6- x 7.5-inch dish and the 7.5-inch x 10.5-inch size, you can whip up nearly any recipe in these rectangular baking dishes. Once you’re done, the leftovers can go right into the freezer for next week’s dinner, since the dishes are safe for the freezer, dishwasher, oven, and broiler. The enamel glaze is scratch-resistant, so you don’t need to worry about wear and tear.

Gibson Home Laroda 3-Piece Salad Bowl Set, Brown Wood

Every kitchen needs a few jumbo-size wooden bowls, and Gibson Home has a set of three that will handle all your serving needs from here on out. Beautifully crafted from acacia wood, these bowls could easily pass as a centerpiece on the table. The matching serving fork and spoon complete the look and make plating greens a hassle-free routine. 

Doiy Olivia Ceramic & Cork Bottle Stopper

Doiy makes adorable kitchen and hosting supplies that remind us of what cooking is all about, and that’s having fun. Designed to look like an olive, this precious bottle stopper is perfect for brine-loving hosts who need to store away excess wine, olive oils, or vinegars. The simple cork can fit into any standard bottle and keep the contents fresh while looking cute, all for only $10.

Smeg 50s Retro Style 4-Slice Toaster

As pleased as we are with modern technology in the toaster department, we often miss the classic, cheerful designs of the 1950s. This retro 4-slice toaster from Smeg can add some personality to your countertop in a variety of punchy colors, but the sleek cream and eye-catching red are two of my personal favorites.

Cuisine::Pro Damashiro Emperor 3-Piece Santoku Set

This set of three santoku knives could kick your kitchen cutting skills up a notch, and they’re 60% off right now. Sharpening your knives will increase their lifespan by ages, but nothing can replace a good quality-made knife, and these premium Japanese steel knives are a great place to start. The set includes a 6.5-inch, 5.5-inch, and 5-inch knife, each with a hammer-finished blade and a sleek, wooden handle. We love a nimble, all-purpose santoku knife and think it should be “the first one you reach for when you start any recipe.”

Twine Cast Iron Fondue Set

On the topic of nostalgia, it’s time to bring fondue back. Twine’s beautiful cast iron fondue set can bring the ‘70s into your next party for under $100. Aside from the enamel-coated pot, the set includes essentials like long-handled mini forks for easy dunking and a sturdy base to safely hold the steamy cheese in place. Make a night of it and serve classic cheesy fondue, or take a walk on the sweet side and melt chocolate for dipping fruit.

Viking 9-Piece Mixing Bowl Set

Mixing bowls are a kitchen essential, yet many home cooks lack a full set. They somehow disappear, whether it be at potlucks or in the depths of the sink. Either way, a variety of sizes is a cooking necessity, and this 9-piece Viking set covers your bases. Sizes range from a 1.5-quart bowl to an 8-quart, and the whole collection is currently 40% off. Each stainless steel mixing bowl comes with a snug lid and one bonus 5-quart-sized strainer. The bowls have a non-slip silicone base, which keeps them stable in place as you vigorously whisk away.