Chapter II

Lago

Soft, flowing lines and wave-like curves create a light and sculptural form.

Lago reduces the form to soft, flowing lines and wave-like curves. The sculpted transitions give the pattern a light appearance while retaining a distinct, sensuous character.

About the series
Robbe & Berking Lago Cutlery Set — 70 Pieces - robbe-berking catalogue image 2
The complete collection 12 persons | 75 pieces
12 menu spoons, 12 menu forks, 12 menu knives, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert knives and 12 coffee spoons, together with 1 serving spoon, 1 vegetable fork and 1 soup ladle.

€2.920

Lago reduces the form to soft, flowing lines and wave-like curves. The sculpted transitions give the pattern a light appearance while retaining a distinct, sensuous character.

Table stories

Robbe & Berking Lago

Robbe & Berking Lago

The table

Setting the mood

The ritual

How the cutlery looks in use

Series guide

Questions about Lago

Can you see the movement of water in a piece of cutlery?

That is the idea behind Lago. Designer Claus Harttung translated the movement of water into softly flowing lines and gently undulating curves. Nothing in the collection feels rigid or abrupt. Instead, the pieces seem to move from handle to functional end in one continuous gesture — giving stainless steel an unexpectedly fluid character.

Why is this collection called Lago?

Lago means lake in Italian, and the name points directly to the collection’s inspiration. Its curved profiles and concentrated forms evoke the movement and surface of water rather than reproducing a literal maritime motif. The reference is subtle: you do not see waves engraved into the steel, but you sense their rhythm in the shape.

Why does Robbe & Berking imagine Lago on board a yacht?

Because Lago combines elegance with an unmistakable sense of ease. Its maritime character feels naturally connected to life beside — or on — the water, while the restrained design avoids anything overtly nautical. A yacht deck, a coastal lunch or a table at home can therefore belong to the same design world.

How can stainless steel feel almost sensual?

Through proportion and movement rather than decoration. Lago’s softly rounded transitions invite the eye to follow the shape continuously, while the smooth 18/8 stainless steel reinforces that tactile impression in the hand. Robbe & Berking describes the collection as having an almost sensual appeal — a quality created by shape rather than embellishment.

Who turned the movement of water into Lago?

Lago was designed by Claus Harttung. Instead of treating stainless steel as something rigid and technical, he created a collection defined by softness, lightness and maritime expression. The result is a design whose identity becomes clearer the longer you look at its curves.