CHAPTER II

Nina

A study in ornament, balance and Norwegian table culture.

Nina was designed by Odd Leikvoll and introduced by Hardanger Bestikk in 1998. The series takes references from Norwegian nature, rococo ornament and rosemaling traditions from the Hardanger region.

ABOUT THE SERIES
Hardanger Nina cutlery on a dressed table
THE COMPLETE COLLECTION 12 PERSONS | COMPLETE TABLE SETTING
12 dinner knives (L: 21.15 cm), 12 dinner forks (L: 19.55 cm), 12 dinner spoons (L: 19.55 cm), 12 teaspoons (L: 12.67 cm), 12 dessert spoons (L: 14.95 cm), 12 cake forks (L: 15.3 cm) and 5 serving pieces.

€899 €1.299

Hardanger Nina Cutlery Set 48 Pieces Hardanger Nina Cutlery Set 48 Pieces €600 €450 Hardanger Nina Cutlery Set 24 Pieces Hardanger Nina Cutlery Set 24 Pieces €300
Hardanger Nina Cake Set Hardanger Nina Cake Set €450 €350 Hardanger Nina Cake Fork — 12 Pieces Hardanger Nina Cake Fork — 12 Pieces €153 Hardanger Nina Dessert Set Hardanger Nina Dessert Set €450 €350 Hardanger Nina Steak Set Hardanger Nina Steak Set €1.999 Hardanger Nina Steak Knife — 12 Pieces Hardanger Nina Steak Knife — 12 Pieces €199 Hardanger Nina Complete Collection Hardanger Nina Complete Collection €1.299 €899 Hardanger Nina Serving Set 2 Pieces Hardanger Nina Serving Set 2 Pieces €69 Hardanger Nina Salad Set Hardanger Nina Salad Set €69 Hardanger Nina Sauce Ladle Hardanger Nina Sauce Ladle €65 Hardanger Nina Dessert Spoon — 12 Pieces Hardanger Nina Dessert Spoon — 12 Pieces €153 Hardanger Nina Cake Server Hardanger Nina Cake Server €349 Hardanger Nina Serving Set 5 Pieces Hardanger Nina Serving Set 5 Pieces €1.599 Hardanger Nina Dinner Fork — 12 Pieces Hardanger Nina Dinner Fork — 12 Pieces €179 Hardanger Nina Dinner Knife — 12 Pieces Hardanger Nina Dinner Knife — 12 Pieces €199 Hardanger Nina Dinner Spoon — 12 Pieces Hardanger Nina Dinner Spoon — 12 Pieces €179 Hardanger Nina Teaspoon — 12 Pieces Hardanger Nina Teaspoon — 12 Pieces €153

About Nina

Nina belongs to Hardanger Bestikk’s archive of Norwegian cutlery patterns. Its curved handle details refer to S- and C-shaped forms known from rococo ornamentation and rosemaling, translated into stainless steel for the set table.

TABLESTORIES

Stories from the Table

A space for recipes, rituals and the objects that shape the meal.

Hardanger Bestikk Nina

Ornament and Balance

Floral references held within a calm and balanced form.

Rosemaling Lines

S- and C-shaped curves from the Hardanger region translated into steel.

Series guide

Questions about Nina

What is the Hardanger Bestikk Nina series?

Nina was designed by Odd Leikvoll and launched by Hardanger Bestikk in 1998. The series is named after Nina Leikvoll and is part of the brand’s Norwegian design archive.

What inspired the Nina design?

Nina is inspired by Norwegian nature and by the rococo style expressed through rosemaling in the Hardanger region during the 18th century. The pattern includes S- and C-shaped curves.

Which products are available in the Nina collection?

The Nina collection includes cutlery sets, appetizer pieces, cake pieces, dessert pieces and serving parts within the same ornamental design language.

What material is Hardanger Bestikk Nina made from?

Nina is made from stainless steel with 18% chromium and 10% nickel. The material supports the polished surface and the decorative handle pattern.

How should Hardanger Bestikk Nina cutlery be maintained?

Nina cutlery can be washed in a dishwasher. Rinse the pieces after use and dry them after washing to preserve the polished surface over time.