There are ranges that cook well. There are ranges that look stunning. And then there’s the La Cornue CornuFé — a range that refuses to choose between the two.
If you’ve ever been drawn to the world of La Cornue but weren’t ready to go fully custom, the CornuFé is exactly where to start. It brings together handcrafted French design, serious cooking performance, and a level of visual presence that stops people in their tracks — all in a pre-configured, ready-to-install package.
Let’s take a closer look at what makes the CornuFé worth considering for your kitchen.
The CornuFé comes in two widths: 36 inches (the CornuFé 90) and 43 inches (the CornuFé 110). Each size is available in either dual fuel or induction, giving you the flexibility to choose based on how you cook and what your kitchen supports.
That’s four distinct configurations — before you even get to the color.
This is where the CornuFé genuinely stands apart from almost everything else in the market.
You can choose from 11 hand-applied color finishes, including Ocean, Winter, Sky, Morning Dew, and Tapestry — colors that feel more like paint swatches from a design studio than options from an appliance catalog.
Pair your chosen color with one of three trim accent finishes:
The combination of color and trim means your CornuFé is genuinely yours. You’re not picking from a shelf — you’re designing a centerpiece.
The CornuFé 90 is the entry point into the lineup, and “entry point” is doing a lot of heavy lifting here — this is still a serious, premium range.
On the dual fuel side, the cooktop delivers burners ranging from 17,500 BTU at the top end down to 6,000 BTU for delicate simmering. That’s a wide range of heat control built for real cooking.
On the induction side, you get the same power and precision you’d expect, plus a bridging function that lets you combine a front and rear burner zone for larger cookware.
The oven on the CornuFé 90 is a single large 3.81 cubic foot electric oven with seven cooking modes, two convection fans, and eight heating elements. The dual fuel model includes one wire rack and one telescopic rack; the induction model comes with two telescopic racks.
Step up to the CornuFé 110 and you get more of everything — more burners, more oven space, more room to cook.
The gas cooktop tops out at 17,500 BTU on the most powerful burner, with three additional burners at 12,000 BTU each. The induction configuration matches that power and control. Both versions offer five cooking zones with generous spacing between them — a meaningful detail when you’re working with larger pans or multiple pieces of cookware at once.
The CornuFé 110 features two fully electric ovens — a 2.2 cubic foot left oven and a 2.39 cubic foot right oven — with four racks in total. For serious bakers or households that cook large meals regularly, having two independent ovens running simultaneously is a genuine game-changer.
A few details that carry the CornuFé experience beyond the surface:
La Cornue offers two standout accessories for the CornuFé:
The French Plaque is made from hand-cast aluminum and provides a large, flat surface for indirect heat. Heat radiates from the center — where it’s hottest — and cools gradually toward the edges, making it ideal for slow cooking and simmering.
The Grill Griddle is a coated cast aluminum piece that’s half grill, half griddle. It fits perfectly over the left two burners on both the 90 and the 110, and it brings serious indoor grilling capability to your cooktop.
The CornuFé is designed for both freestanding and built-in installation, which gives you flexibility in how it integrates with your kitchen layout.
A few key requirements to plan around:
Before installation, have a licensed electrician verify your panel has the capacity and space needed. It’s a simple step that avoids headaches later.
“Isn’t this more expensive than other dual fuel ranges?”
It is. But you’re not buying a spec sheet — you’re buying decades of French craftsmanship, a distinct design philosophy, and a range built entirely differently than mass-market appliances. The price reflects that.
“Is this more about looks than performance?”
Not at all. The design is beautiful, but it’s rooted in genuine European cooking tradition. Multifunction convection ovens, precise temperature control, and flexible cooktops built to handle everything from delicate simmering to high-heat searing — the CornuFé earns its place in a working kitchen.
“Will it be hard to maintain or service?”
No. The CornuFé installs and services like any other premium range in this category. Standard installation requirements, no special cabinetry, no unusual infrastructure. It’s designed for real-world kitchens.
The CornuFé tends to resonate with a specific kind of buyer:
If any of those descriptions sound familiar, the CornuFé deserves a serious look.
A range this personal really needs to be seen in person.
At Atherton Appliance & Kitchens, we showcase La Cornue CornuFé ranges in our live kitchen displays, so you can experience the colors, the craftsmanship, and the cooking capabilities up close. Our team can walk you through size, fuel type, color, and trim options to help you build the combination that fits your kitchen and your style.
Visit our showroom or schedule a consultation to explore the CornuFé lineup and discover what it looks like when design and performance share equal billing.
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