Imagine
Precise lines and enveloping curves give contemporary cutlery a softer presence.
Imagine uses linear, precise shapes to create a distinctly contemporary collection. Crafted in 18/10 stainless steel with solid monobloc table knives.
About the series
€1.587,50
Imagine, made for the table
The carefully finished stainless steel brings clarity to the collection’s lines, proportions and decorative details, creating a refined play of light across the table.
Crafted in 18/10 stainless steel, the cutlery combines a refined surface with the durability required for professional service and daily dining. The table knives use monobloc construction, forming a solid and continuous piece without a joint between handle and blade.
Sambonet is an Italian tableware brand with a cutlery tradition dating to 1856. Its collections move between classical references, modern design research and expressive surface treatments, combining Italian style with practical table use.
Series guide
Questions about Imagine
Can a piece of cutlery be precise and sensual at the same time?
Imagine is built around that apparent contradiction. Sambonet combines linear, precise forms with a sinuous and enveloping silhouette, creating cutlery that feels controlled without becoming rigid. Its character comes from the tension between geometry and softness.
Why does Imagine look different when the light moves across it?
The polished Mirror finish is an active part of the design. Sambonet uses a high-gloss polishing process that allows reflections to travel across the curved surfaces, making the transition between precise lines and softer volumes increasingly visible as the object moves.
What happens when contemporary design stops trying to look severe?
Imagine offers an alternative form of modernity. Instead of expressing contemporary design through sharpness alone, it combines clarity with an enveloping quality. The result is modern cutlery that retains warmth and physical presence at the table.
Why might the handle be the most important part of Imagine?
Because much of the collection’s identity is experienced through the transition from hand to utensil. The handle carries Imagine’s controlled lines while gradually flowing into the functional end of each piece, allowing ergonomics and visual continuity to become part of the same gesture.
When does a reflection become part of the design rather than simply the finish?
When the form has been shaped to interact with it. Imagine’s polished surfaces amplify its curves and precise contours, so surrounding light, glassware and porcelain continually alter the way the pieces are perceived. The table therefore becomes part of how the design is experienced.