Collaboration Unites Middleby’s Luxury Brands, La Cornue, AGA, Lynx, Viking & U-Line, with John Michael Studio’s Custom Cabinetry
Buford, Georgia – [October 21, 2025] – Middleby Residential, premier international kitchen appliances and interior furnishings brands, today announced it has established a strategic partnership with John Michael Studio, the acclaimed 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 US, blending aesthetics with functionality for exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces.
The partnership marks the beginning of a collaboration that unites Middleby’s world-class 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 with outdoor cooking brand Lynx pairs John Michael’s marine-grade cabinetry, delivering an outdoor kitchen to endure the elements and the test of time. To learn more about the Lynx x John Michael Studio Outdoor Cabinetry Collection, visit www.lynxgrills.com/lynx-x-john-michael-studio.
ABOUT MIDDLEBY RESIDENTIAL
Middleby Residential is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of premium residential kitchen appliances and solutions for outdoor cooking enthusiasts. Home to renowned brands including Viking®, La Cornue®, Lynx®, AGA®, Trade-Wind®, Josper®, EVO®, Fontana®, and more, Middleby Residential is dedicated to transforming kitchens into extraordinary spaces of culinary innovation, quality, design, and luxury in homes worldwide. Explore the art of cooking reimagined with Middleby Residential and its iconic portfolio of brands. Middleby Residential is part of The Middleby Corporation, a global leader in commercial, residential, and industrial, large-scale foodservice and solutions. For more information, visit www.middlebyresidential.com.
ABOUT JOHN MICHAEL STUDIO
John Michael Studio is a premier designer and manufacturer of architectural cabinetry, celebrated for its dedication to craftsmanship, performance, and timeless design. Specializing in both indoor and outdoor environments, the brand delivers elevated solutions that merge form and function with seamless precision. With a commitment to quality materials and refined aesthetics, John Michael Studio creates cabinetry that transforms living spaces and complements the most discerning lifestyles. For more information, visit johnmichael.studio.
