Middleby Residential, an international kitchen appliances and interior furnishings brand, announced it has established a strategic partnership with South Carolina-based John Michael Studio, the maker of bespoke metal cabinetry that is redefining modern kitchens. Known for architectural precision and timeless design, John Michael Studio handcrafts each piece to order in the U.S., blending aesthetics with functionality for exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces.
The partnership marks the beginning of a collaboration that unites Middleby’s portfolio of luxury appliance brands La Cornue, AGA, Lynx, Viking and U-Line with John Michael Studio’s custom metal cabinetry, creating a fully integrated luxury kitchen experience inside or out. Built to complement the full suite of indoor and outdoor cooking equipment, John Michael Studio offers a sophisticated and highly customizable foundation for the modern indoor or outdoor kitchen.
“The addition of high-end cabinetry naturally expands the portfolio of luxury kitchens Middleby Residential strives to deliver,” said Anne Puricelli, president of Middleby Residential. “We have long admired John Michael Studio – their artistry, their innovation and their people. This investment and partnership reflect a shared passion for quality and design, and we are thrilled to collaborate in bringing a truly cohesive and elevated kitchen collective to a broader audience.”
Through this partnership, Middleby Residential extends its offering to include premium cabinetry, while John Michael Studio benefits from Middleby’s robust sales, marketing and distribution expertise. Together, the two companies will broaden the possibilities for custom kitchens, delivering unparalleled adaptability, enduring style and exceptional performance from a single, cohesive vision.
“Since our inception, we’ve admired Middleby Residential’s unwavering commitment to luxury,” said Michael Sloan, cofounder of John Michael Studio. “To now join forces on a fully unified kitchen experience is both an honor and a milestone – one that redefines what is possible in luxury living.”
As part of the collaboration, Middleby Residential will introduce new cabinet collections designed to extend the design of its iconic ranges, including La Cornue CornuFé, AGA Elise and Tuscany by Viking. Available now, the first collaboration pairs outdoor cooking brand Lynx with John Michael’s marine-grade cabinetry, delivering an outdoor kitchen to endure the elements and the test of time.
