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1683–1956: From Foundry to Built-In Kitchen
For nearly three centuries, Eisenwerke Gaggenau A.G. produced everything: agricultural machinery, coal stoves, enamelled signs, bicycles (by 1908, 250,000 units of the "Badenia" model had been sold), gas and electric cookers. The decisive turning point came in 1931, when Dr. Otto von Blanquet acquired the company and steered it definitively towards kitchen appliance production. But it was 1956 that changed everything: his son Georg von Blanquet took over from his father and, driven by his personal passion for cooking, developed a revolutionary idea for the time — sophisticated appliances inspired by professional kitchens, yet built-in and simple to use in a private home. Gaggenau was the first brand to bring professional kitchen technology into the domestic environment, with an aesthetic and technical coherence that has never been equalled.
Since 1995, Gaggenau has been part of the BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Group — Europe's largest appliance manufacturer — while maintaining completely autonomous brand management: headquarters, design, and marketing in Munich; production in Germany, at the Lipsheim plant in Alsace (France), and in Slovenia, Spain, and Turkey. The brand is present in over 50 countries with 25 flagship showrooms in the world's major cities.
Featured Product: The Essential Induction
The Gaggenau The Essential Induction hob is the most radical answer to the demand for invisibility that contemporary design places on the kitchen. The induction surface disappears completely beneath the Dekton, quartz, or natural stone worktop — no frame, no edge, no visual discontinuity between worktop and cooking zone. The technology operates beneath the surface: heat is generated by the induction coil through the worktop material itself. The result is a clean, monolithic kitchen in which the appliance ceases to exist as a separate object and becomes an integral part of the architecture. Discover the product and request a price
Innovations That Rewrote the History of the Home Kitchen
Gaggenau is not a brand that follows trends — it is the brand that creates them. Some of the world-first innovations bearing the Gaggenau name:
- First built-in oven for domestic use — Georg von Blanquet's original project (1950s), which defined the very concept of the modern integrated kitchen
- First ceramic glass hob for the home kitchen — an aesthetic and technical revolution that marked the end of the coil electric ring era
- First combi-steam oven for domestic use — introduced over 15 years ago; Gaggenau still holds the absolute benchmark position in this category today
- Vario Cooling 400 Series: the first fully integratable modular refrigeration system, capable of forming an entire "cold wall" in the kitchen
- CX 480 induction hob: the entire surface becomes a single free cooking zone — pots can be placed anywhere, with no predefined zones
- 400 Series automatic self-cleaning (2015): the first fully automatic self-cleaning system for combi-steam ovens with direct water connection
The Gaggenau Range: Luxury Kitchen Appliances
Every Gaggenau product is born from direct dialogue with professional chefs, sommeliers, and interior designers, and is manually checked at every stage of production. The current range includes:
- Built-in ovens (200 Series and 400 Series): from traditional cooking to combi-steam to low-temperature cooking. Reaching 300°C, with hand-finished stainless steel interiors. The 400 Series is the reference for baking enthusiasts and gourmet cooking; the 200 Series delivers advanced performance in a more compact format
- Hobs: induction (including the full-surface CX 480), gas, and ceramic glass — with precision temperature control comparable to professional kitchen instruments
- Combi-steam ovens and microwaves: pure steam, combi, or multifunction cooking — the segment in which Gaggenau has been unrivalled for decades
- Hoods and extraction centres: telescopic, ceiling-mounted, and integrated systems — concealed or statement, always high-performance
- Refrigerators, freezers, and wine cabinets (Vario Cooling 400 Series): built-in modules that combine into bespoke compositions
- Dishwashers: benchmark quiet operation, energy efficiency, and professional capacity in a fully integrated built-in format
- Built-in espresso machines: professional-grade coffee integrated into the kitchen — grinder, cappuccino, espresso — to the same technical standard as every other appliance in the range
- Washing machines and tumble dryers: completing the Gaggenau range with the same integration logic and construction quality — intelligent iDos dosing system that automatically regulates detergent and softener. The heat pump tumble dryer features a self-cleaning condenser. Washer and dryer communicate via Home Connect for a seamless transition between programmes, and are perfectly coordinated aesthetically for a laundry column with a unified appearance
FAQ – Gaggenau: Your Questions, Our Answers
When was Gaggenau founded and where is it based?
Gaggenau was founded in 1683 in the city of Gaggenau, Germany (Black Forest), established by Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm von Baden as an iron foundry. The shift to appliances came in 1956 under Georg von Blanquet. Since 1995, the brand has been part of the BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Group, with its management headquarters in Munich.
What is The Essential Induction hob?
The Essential Induction is the Gaggenau induction hob that disappears completely beneath a Dekton, quartz, or natural stone worktop. The technology operates under the worktop surface, eliminating any visual break between cooking zone and countertop. The result is a monolithic kitchen in which the appliance is visually non-existent.
Which is the best Gaggenau oven?
It depends on use: the 400 Series is the benchmark for baking enthusiasts and gourmet cooking — combi-steam oven, automatic self-cleaning system, up to 300°C. The 200 Series delivers outstanding performance in a more compact format, ideal for kitchens where space is a design constraint. Contact us for a personalised comparison.
Induction or gas: which to choose with Gaggenau?
Gaggenau induction — especially the full-surface CX 480 — offers precision temperature control, energy efficiency, safety, and the possibility of total integration beneath the worktop (The Essential Induction). Gaggenau gas delivers traditional cooking with a visible flame, the preferred choice for those who cook with techniques requiring direct heat, such as wok cooking. The Vario range also allows both solutions to be combined side by side in a modular composition.
Is Gaggenau compatible with smart home systems?
Yes — many Gaggenau appliances are compatible with smart home systems and can be controlled remotely via app: oven programming, temperature monitoring, starting the dishwasher from a smartphone. The system is compatible with the main smart home platforms for a kitchen that is increasingly connected and intuitive.
How much do Gaggenau appliances cost?
Gaggenau is positioned in the high-end segment of the built-in appliance market. At AccaDueHome you can request reserved pricing with technical consultation included.
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