From La Cornue: The Cutting Edge in Kitchen Appliances - Remodelista
La Cornue, a brand known as the Rolls Royce of cooking ranges, has introduced a collection of freestanding kitchen units that push the design envelope. Designed by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, these all-black appliances are light on their feet but heavyweights in terms of cooking performance. Like the company’s other high-end ranges, W line pieces are individually made to order by craftsmen in La Cornue’s factory outside of Paris. The party line: “Even if you happen to be the Queen of England, you will have to wait at least two months.” Unfortunately, those of us stateside will have to wait even longer: The W line isn’t yet available in the US; our sources tell us that it’s arriving in late fall. La Cornue’s W Line includes an oven tower (disguised as a cabinet), an induction table (yes, it’s a cooktop) and a range hood. The W Oven Tower has an electric vaulted oven set in a painted wood cabinet with a storage cupboard above and a drawer below. The electric vaulted oven packs power, but already meets future European energy standards. Kitchen worktop or cooking surface? This table with gently tapered legs is topped with four high-performance induction burners (14 kilowatts of power, the equivalent of professional kitchens). Traditional La Cornue details are incorporated into the W Induction Table, including a towel rail, polished stainless-steel control knobs (positioned in the front for ease of use), and generous-sized cooktop (150 centimeters). The La Cornue W Hood can be operated by remote control; its suction area is around the edge of the hood for maximum odor extraction. For more information and availability, contact La Cornue USA (Purcell Murray). See 5 Favorites: Freestanding Electric Ranges and 10 Easy Pieces: Freestanding 36-inch Kitchen Ranges.