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[quote=Anonymous]I have a Lacanche and it is a joy to look at and cook with! I disagree that they are not practical...mine is 4 years old and has yet to need service. I was told servicing them is quite easy because all the parts are mechanical, vs. many high-end ranges that are full of electronic components which are more prone to failure. If you are buying one, definitely visit the showroom in NYC, the sales team there is wonderful.

To answer PP's question about the cooktop, yes under the gas burners it is stainless steel. My cleaners have accidentally scratched mine in areas, but it's really not noticeable unless you are very close to it and it does not bother me. While these ranges are beautiful they are meant to be used and will patina regardless, which adds to the charm.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If truly high end - I prefer paneled and integrated fridges/dishwasher (Sub Zero makes those fridges, but also Jenn Air, Miele and others).  Stainless is okay, but is starting to look a little dated.

Lots of high end range brands - Wolf is popular in DC.  If you have an extra $10,000,[b] La Cornue and Lacanche (French ranges) look really nice and are different.[/b]  [/quote]

They're really nice to look at. They're not practical at all to cook with. If you want people to admire your kitchen, then buy them. If you actually cook, don't.[/quote]
I disagree on this one. We have a lacornue and it’s amazing. I use all of the features and love it. We’ve previously had a Wolfe, five star, bertazonni and thermador, and the la cornue is better in every aspect [/quote]

I love my Lacanche.  It is so simplistic.  I love the smaller ovens, the duel fuel ovens, and the BTUs are fantastic.  In contrast to most duel fuel ranges, I have one gas oven and one convection oven.  Most duel fuel ranges mean gas cooktop + electric/convection ovens.[/quote]

I'm the PP interested in Lacanche/Lacornue.  I notice that the cooktop of Lacanche looks like stainless steel or some other light-colored metal.  Does this scratch?  Ranges with black tops (including Wolf and Viking, but even just my current GE) always seemed more durable.  [/quote][/quote]

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