La Cornue Château 150 vs 165
La Cornue Château 150 vs 165 is a common question among La Cornue owners. This guide walks through it step by step with technician-grade detail.
At the top of the Château range, the 150 and 165 are both magnificent dual-oven suites. The 165 grows the oven architecture and adds storage drawers. This guide explains what the extra size and money buy you.
Château 150 (59.1″ / 150cm)
The 150 carries two vaulted ovens and supports rangetop configurations K1–K6, KH, KM, and KI. It is a grand, statement-class range that still fits ambitious residential kitchens. In the US market it uses the G45 SKU prefix.
Château 165 (65″ / 165cm)
The 165 reconfigures the oven layout: it pairs a grand gas oven with an electric vaulted oven and adds two storage drawers below. Rangetop configurations include L1–L3, L9, and LM. The result is a true cooking suite with maximum oven flexibility plus warming and storage capacity.
How they differ
- Oven architecture: 150 = two vaulted ovens; 165 = grand gas oven + electric vaulted oven.
- Storage: The 165 adds two drawers the 150 does not have.
- Configurations: 150 uses K-series layouts; 165 uses L-series layouts.
- Footprint: The 165 is wider and heavier — confirm structural support and clearances.
Choosing the right flagship
Choose the 150 if you want two matched vaulted ovens and a grand footprint. Choose the 165 if you value a large gas oven, an electric vaulted oven, and the added drawers for storage or warming. If you want the absolute top of the line, also see our Château 165 vs Grand Palais 180 comparison.
Installation and service
Flagship Châteaus demand careful gas, electrical, anti-tip, and hood planning — review our installation requirements before ordering. Exact specifications are published on lacornueusa.com. Our technicians service the entire flagship line; schedule maintenance or repair as needed.
Why the 165’s oven architecture matters
The 150 gives you two matched vaulted ovens, which is ideal if you value consistent, identical radiant heat in both cavities. The 165 takes a different approach: a large grand gas oven paired with an electric vaulted oven, plus two storage drawers. That pairing suits a cook who wants a big gas roasting cavity alongside steady electric baking, with the drawers adding warming and storage capacity the 150 lacks. Think about whether you prefer two identical ovens or two complementary ones.
Storage and workflow
The 165’s two drawers are more useful than they sound on a range used daily — somewhere for heavy roasting pans, the French Top rings, or warming plates. On the 150 you forgo that storage in favor of the second full vaulted oven. Match the choice to how you actually work in the kitchen.
Frequently asked
- Are these too large for a home? They are built for ambitious residential kitchens; confirm structural support, dual-fuel hookups, and a large hood first — see our installation requirements guide.
- Can I customize the finish at this size? Yes — the full enamel palette and trim metals apply, with the most exclusive options reserved for the Château Suprême tier on the 180.
Planning for a flagship install
Both the 150 and 165 are statement-class ranges that demand careful site preparation: a structurally adequate, level floor for the weight, dual-fuel gas and electrical hookups, anti-tip provisions, and a generously sized hood with a clear duct path. Confirm doorway and hallway clearances on the delivery route before ordering, since these ranges arrive crated and heavy. Getting the room ready in parallel with the months-long made-to-order build is the difference between a smooth installation and a stalled one — our installation requirements guide covers the checklist. Both sizes carry two ovens and the full enamel and trim palette, so once the room is ready the choice comes down to oven architecture, storage, and the scale of statement you want. Remember that the 165 adds two storage drawers and pairs a grand gas oven with an electric vaulted oven, while the 150 gives two matched vaulted ovens — a meaningful difference for how you actually cook and store.
