From Julie
One of our favorite companies, Italian appliance maker Smeg, has opened its first US showroom in New York at the A & D Building. Although it's now owned by Electrolux, Smeg (an acronym for Smalterie Metallurgiche Emiliane Guastalla) continues to produce stylish and innovative designs, such as its new line of polished stainless steel appliances designed by famed Italian architect Renzo Piano.
Below: Piano Design Stainless Steel Electric Multifunction Oven; $2,049 at AJ Madison. Comes with built-in analogue clock and ergonomic control knobs.

Below: Piano Design Steel Gas Cooktop; $1,029 for the five-burner model at AJ Madison.

Below: The company's 50's Style Refrigerators are also on display, in a variety of colors and finishes; $1,999 at Home Click.

March 31, 2008
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Great article on new look kitchen appliances.
since when has smeg been owned by electrolux?
SMEG has never been an Electrolux brand, it's the biggest Italian family owned appliance producer.
Editor's note: You are right - thanks for the correction.