Dacor’s Modernist Collection Luxury Appliance Launch Spotlights Entertaining Dining

In 2016, Samsung strengthened its appliance portfolio by acquiring premium home appliance maker Dacor. On March 15 at Samsung 837 in New York City, Dacor launched the new Modernist Collection, a full suite of sophisticated luxury appliances that champion the kitchen as a place to entertain, connect with friends and enjoy unforgettable meals.

Guests were welcomed by BK Yoon, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, who began by discussing the collection’s contemporary design, connectivity and premium features, as well as the brands’ common commitment to innovation. “Samsung and Dacor share a legacy of innovation,” he explained. “A strong history of reimagining what our products can do and what sorts of experiences they can deliver.”

The subsequent video and panel discussion shed light on the kitchen’s evolving role, and demonstrated how Modernist appliances allow users to bring entertaining to the next level by fostering communal, connected and delicious dining experiences. Participants included Michael Magnani, Dacor’s Director of Product Marketing; Harry Choi, Samsung Design Center’s Vice President of Digital Appliances Design; Newell Turner, Editorial Director of Hearst Design Group and the panel’s moderator; as well as the actor Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, who served as hosts.

Following the discussion, guests were invited to get an up-close look at the full suite of appliances and mingle with their hosts over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Explore the Modernist Collection’s innovations for yourself in the photos below.

BK Yoon, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, welcomes guests to the Modernist Collection’s launch event, summing up Dacor’s new appliances as “sleek, stunning and delightfully innovative.”

(From left) Newell Turner, Editorial Director of Hearst Design Group and moderator of the event’s panel discussion, Michael Magnani, Dacor’s Director of Product Marketing, Harry Choi, Samsung Design Center’s Vice President of Digital Appliances Design, and Hilaria and Alec Baldwin, who served as hosts.

Actor Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, discuss their kitchen’s communal role and key Modernist Collection features that resonate with them.

After the panel, guests were invited to get an up-close look at the Modernist Collection appliances and mingle with their hosts over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

BK Yoon opens up one of the Modernist Collection’s Column Refrigerators, which feature LED light displays, industry-leading cooling technology and striking interiors.

BK Yoon and Alec Baldwin demonstrate an idea at the heart of the Modernist Collection – that the kitchen can foster entertaining and memorable experiences.

Alec Baldwin addresses guests at a communal meal at the end of the event.