These rare pieces are handmade to order in the spirit of Albert Dupuy, who founded La Cornue in Paris in 1908. The family-run business, now in its third generation, was launched with the concept of a vaulted oven, which created a natural convection air movement to retain humidity. Albert Dupuy’s Rotisseuse-Patissiere oven was an innovation in culinary technology: taking advantage of the new gas lines in Paris, he constructed the first commercial alternative to wood and coal-fueled ranges. Each Dupuy successor has capitalized on the technological advances of his day and continued to innovate, while maintaining a small company with a highly skilled and specialized staff.

The jewel in La Cornue’s crown is Le Château, the top-of-the-line range that is the centerpiece of each Puck Kitchen. La Cornue produces only a few hundred ranges each year, a testament to their commitment to quality over quantity: 65,000 ranges are sold each year in the United States alone. Unparalleled in the culinary world, the Château is an individually-designed, hand- engineered work of art.

One person assembles each Château completely by hand; this craftsman will follow production through to the end and finalize every detail. Each range is monitored, controlled and tested at all the stages of its three-month production. The Château is prized for form and function: high-intensity heat on the range-top, two ovens (gas and electric) with heavy doors that allow for even and efficient cooking, and dozens of features and finishes from which to choose. La Cornue uses only noble materials, selected and chosen for their quality and their longevity: cast iron, steel, solid brass, nickel and enamel. Dubbed the “Rolls Royce” of kitchen ranges, Château remains the undisputed choice of chefs and culinary aficionados worldwide.

This New York-based company brings 800-year-old Italian craftsmanship to everyday living. Applying decorative ceramic glazing methods from Deruta, Italy to a base of lava stone, Ceramica Design Italia merges traditional artisanship with innovative working methods and a modern design flare. Prized for both their beauty and durability, these uncommonly strong surfaces lend the kitchens of the Puck Penthouses a vibrant sophistication.

The production of each countertop starts in Sicily, where the lava stone is extracted from Mt Etna. Pieces are carefully selected, then cut to shape, examined for impurities, smoothed and sealed. The material undergoes two firings in a traditional kiln at over 1,000 degrees Celsius, during which the layers of glaze fuse with the stone. Stronger than granite, these counters are built for generations of use.

Gil Shapiro founded Urban Archaeology with the mission of salvaging historic architectural fixtures from destruction and extinction. Shapiro opened his first store in Soho in 1978, restoring and re-imagining these pieces for a modern home environment. When demand overwhelmed supply of these restored originals, the company began reproducing individual pieces and creating new and original lines of lighting, bath accessories, bath tubs, washstands and cabinetry, bringing a fresh perspective to pieces of historical and architectural importance. Their ever-growing line of products originated in such places as the Plaza Hotel, New York’s Yale Club and the St. Regis.

Now based in Tribeca, Urban Archaeology is one of the few surviving manufacturing companies in downtown Manhattan. The six- story headquarters houses a team of skilled craftsmen with expertise in ironwork, patterning and mold-making, all of whom collaborate with customers to design and build pieces made to measure.

Combining original details and luxurious materials, Urban Archaeology’s Mercer Tub graces Master Bath Suites in each Puck Penthouse. The durable porcelain-enameled cast-iron interior of the Mercer Tub draws inspiration from the freestanding tubs of the last century. The modern execution of the nostalgic piece is a perfect example of the company’s interpretation of American design of the 19th and 20th centuries.

In 1946, the Kolbe brothers founded their family business with a focus on replicating traditional wooden windows, with a particular emphasis on restoring treatments on historic and landmark buildings. Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, Kolbe’s primary manufacturing facility provides jobs for half the town. Relatively speaking, they use little machinery: to this day, Kolbe handcrafts nearly 75 percent of its products.

Recognized and accepted by landmarks in the greater New York area, Kolbe was chosen to restore the Puck Penthouses’ historic windows. Framed in mahogany wood with UV resistant glass, these detailed replicas of the original fenestration offer the ease of operation and optimal energy efficiency of modern window furnishings.

Saint-Damase excels in custom-designed furniture and millwork. Based in Quebec, Saint-Damase combines the high-tech facilities of a large manufacturer with the careful handiwork of an artisan. Each step in production is monitored closely to ensure impeccable results: custom drawings and designs are finessed, the highest quality materials are selected and shaped, each piece is sanded individually, proprietary shades, colors and finishes are applied, and finally, the hardware for each piece is installed by hand.

Founded in 1983, Saint-Damase gained a reputation as an international leader in luxury hotel furniture fabrication, working with a vast range of materials, including natural and exotic woods, acrylic, glass and metal. Saint-Damase’s custom furnishings grace some of the world’s finest luxury hotels, such as the Chatwal Hotel in New York and The Waikiki Edition in Hawaii.

Saint-Damase realized designs for the millwork throughout the penthouses. The kitchen cabinets were custom-designed and rendered in rift-cut European white oak in a mink finish. Each piece—from door frames to vanities — is made to measure and utterly unique to the Puck homes.