Fontana Forni Launches Elysia: Italian-Made Outdoor Modular Kitchens

FLORENCE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2025--

For over 75 years, Fontana Forni has been synonymous with exceptional Italian craftsmanship. Best known for its handcrafted outdoor ovens, Fontana proudly introduces Elysia, a new line of modular outdoor kitchens that extend the brand’s legacy into full outdoor living.

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Our steel ovens are a representation of Italian culture, built around a passion for delicious food and meaningful conversation. Elysia carries that tradition forward —with modular kitchens that are as beautiful as they are functional, offering a true gathering space for family and friends.

“With Elysia, we’re extending the experience beyond the oven—to the entire kitchen,” says Jeremy Lande, CEO of Fontana Forni USA. “It’s about creating a space where food, family, and great moments come together.”

Designed for both performance and personalization, each Elysia kitchen is fully modular, with quick assembly and versatile layout options that can adapt to any outdoor space or budget. Each module is crafted from galvannealed steel, powder-coated for durability, and available in 30 color options with customizable cabinetry and countertop selections.

“Our goal was to build something adaptable and long-lasting—just like our ovens,” said Philip Laing, VP of Fontana Forni USA. “Elysia delivers on that promise, with beautifully made units that fit together seamlessly.”

Compatible with Fontana’s top-selling ovens—including the Maestro 60 Gas Oven, Margherita Wood Oven, and Firenze Hybrid Oven —the Elysia line supports a wide variety of layouts with fridge modules, storage, open shelves, soft-close drawers, and even Lynx grill integration.

Performance Meets Personalization
Elysia is as functional as it is beautiful. Key features include:

Fontana’s online 3D configurator allows customers to preview their design in real time using Augmented Reality, making customization simple and intuitive.

Elysia is more than just an outdoor kitchen—it’s a natural extension of your home.
Learn more or build your setup:
www.fontanaforniusa.com/collections/outdoor-kitchens

ABOUT FONTANA FORNI

Based in Florence, South Carolina, Fontana Forni USA is the exclusive North American distributor of Fontana ovens— handcrafted in the Marche region of Italy. Known for pioneering the first indirect-combustion wood-fired oven, Fontana leads in performance and design.

Fontana offers hybrid ovens that run on wood or gas (propane/natural gas) and is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Saputo Stones—artisan-crafted baking stones that deliver true Neapolitan results at 900°F without burning. From pizza and steaks to bread and desserts, Fontana ovens—and now Elysia kitchens—bring professional results to your backyard.

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It was the first time U.S. aircraft have been downed in the conflict and came just two days after President Donald Trump said in a national address that the U.S. has “beaten and completely decimated Iran.”

One fighter jet was shot down in Iran, officials said. A U.S. crew member from that plane was rescued, but a second was missing, and a U.S. military search-and-rescue operation was underway.

Separately, Iranian state media said a U.S. A-10 attack aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf after being struck by Iranian defense forces. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive military situation, said it was not clear if the aircraft crashed or was shot down.

The war now entering its sixth week is destabilizing economies around the world as Iran responds to the U.S. and Israeli attacks by targeting the Gulf region's energy infrastructure and tightening its grip on oil and natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack Oracle and 17 other U.S. companies after accusing them of being involved in “terrorist espionage” operations in Iran.

Previous Iranian drone strikes caused damage to three Amazon Web Services facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

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It is unclear if the data includes any of the service members involved in the downing of two combat aircraft reported Friday.

Most of the wounded — 200 — were also mid to senior enlisted troops, 85 were officers and 80 were junior enlisted service members.

The current death toll remains at 13 service members killed in combat.

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