Jungle
Interwoven natural forms turn the handle into a modern decorative landscape.
Jungle covers the handle with an interweaving of natural elements. Crafted in 18/10 stainless steel with solid monobloc table knives.
About the series
Jungle, 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 Jungle
What happens when a fashion designer treats cutlery like a surface to be dressed?
Jungle was designed by Gianni Cinti, whose background in fashion gives the collection a very different starting point from conventional cutlery. Rather than relying on silhouette alone, Jungle uses surface, pattern and reflection to give each piece a strong visual identity — almost as if the table itself were being dressed.
Why does Sambonet call Jungle an encounter between art, fashion and design?
Because the collection moves between several creative languages at once. Its functional forms belong to industrial design, while the decorative surface introduces the expressive quality of fashion and graphic art. The result is cutlery conceived not only as a tool, but as part of the visual composition of the table.
Can nature be present at the table without using leaves or flowers literally?
Jungle takes a more abstract approach. Sambonet describes the collection as an interweaving of natural elements, translating the energy and irregularity of nature into a contemporary decorative texture rather than reproducing a single botanical motif.
Why does Jungle change character so dramatically when the finish changes?
Because surface is central to the design. Mirror steel makes the pattern interact with light, while Sambonet’s PVD finishes in tones such as Gold, Copper and Black turn the same decoration into something warmer, darker or more theatrical. The form stays consistent, but the mood of the table can change completely.
When does cutlery become part of the styling of a table rather than simply its equipment?
Jungle crosses that line deliberately. Its pattern is strong enough to participate in the visual identity of the setting, alongside porcelain, textiles, flowers and glassware. It treats cutlery as an expressive layer of the table — functional, but also capable of setting a mood.