Where to buy steel kitchen cabinets made new today? Here is my current research on companies making steel cabinets for the U.S. market that, importantly, want to work with the residential (rather than the commercial) market. There several companies with steel kitchen cabinets that resemble vintage metal kitchen cabinets, plus there’s one company that’s making them in a curvy Euro retro-modern or industrial style.
1. Moya Living — steel kitchen cabinets and doors
First up: Moya Living. In 2013, when reader Melita wanted new steel kitchen cabinets, she went to a maker of steel laboratory cabinets, Genie Scientific. Shortly after, Genie Scientific founder and owner Moya O’Neill created a whole new division and brand, Moya Living, to focus on the residential kitchen market.
Moya Living cabinets have steel boxes and doors. See their “The Mod Collection” kitchen cabinet line here.
From Moya’s “Our Story” page:
After decades spent in the laboratory design and manufacturing industry, via parent company Genie Scientific, founder and owner Moya O’Neill saw a void in the commercial and residential community of steel cabinetry. She began by outfitting her home, in Laguna Beach, soon after securing orders with the likes of Oakley as well as in the iconic Dakota Building. Today, female-owned Moya Living works with architects and designers across the country. “I’ve wanted to do something creative and the creative energy was right in front of me” O’Neill shares.
Designing and manufacturing metal kitchen cabinetry right here in California is prompting a revitalization and renaissance of these materials that once were commonplace throughout the kitchen and home.
I follow Moya Living’s Facebook page, and it looks like the company is working hard to succeed with this slice of the market, including with mid century modern home owners. They have opened a showroom and event center in Orange County, California, and display at events like the Palm Spring Modernism Weekend.
Links for information and to contact Moya Living:
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2. Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens / Danvers Outdoor Kitchens
Brown Jordan and Danvers are sister companies that both market stainless steel outdoor kitchens — which also can be used indoors. I called their marketing department to make sure these could be specified for indoor kitchens, and they emailed right back:
Yes, of course you can use our cabinets indoors. We have two brands, Danver and Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, each one based on indoor, frameless wood cabinetry – only we manufacture ours from 100% stainless steel in order to be at home outdoors. We manufacture dozens of styles in 100s of sizes, with cabinetry to fit any outdoor appliance – grills, side burners, refrigerators, etc. In addition, 85-90% of what we sell is powder coated so the look has a more indoor feel.
Manufacturing is in Connecticut.
Interestingly, the company said they are actually in the process of expanding their line:
We are currently launching Elements under the Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens brand, further erasing lines between indoor and outdoor kitchen cabinetry and even furniture
Links for information and to contact Brown Jordan and Danvers stainless steel kitchen cabinets:
3. Toro Kitchen Cabinets
I wrote about Toro Kitchen Cabinet’s launch in 2018. This new company markets kitchen cabinets with a wood box and powder-coated steel doors. The doors are not quite full overlay — but it you paint the box the same color, I think you’ll get essentially the same look of vintage. Note: I called this my “.5 steel kitchen” because of the wood box 🙂
Links for information and to contact Toro Kitchen Cabinets:
- Toro Kitchen Cabinets.
- See my original story, which includes an information from co-founder Heather Tyng.
4. Contur steel kitchen cabinets — curved euro-style doors
Contur Cabinets recently reached out to me and provided lots of information and photos about their cabinets. This company started as a maker of steel garage door cabinets. They then expanded into the kitchen and outdoor markets.
Their cabinets have a curved “European Inspired” front — so, they don’t meet the “authentic vintage-look” test. That said, if you want to go retro-modern or industrial with your kitchen, the company does want to work with individual residential customers. Based in Quebec, they ship into the U.S. tax- and duty-free. And, hey, they even show some prices on their website!
Links for information and to contact Contur Cabinets:
My list does not include European manufacturers
On steel and other metal kitchen cabinets made in Europe: Over the years several readers have sent in tips about companies in Europe that make steel or metal kitchen cabinets. They seem to be more popular there — especially in Italy, as I recall — than in the U.S. I am not including them on my list because I tend to believe shipping will be a killer. That said, if you are a high-end buyer, these brands may be worth researching and checking out. There also may be high-end kitchen cabinet design companies in the U.S. that represent these products who can work with residential customers 1:1 on their designs.
Finally: I will keep this story updated if I find any more brands to consider. Please feel free to send me tips if you come across any new contenders 🙂