Perles
A beaded border carries the enduring language of classical English silverware.
Perles revives one of the most enduring traditions of English silverware. Crafted in 18/10 stainless steel with solid monobloc table knives.
About the series
€961,50
Perles, 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 Perles
How can one row of pearls survive two centuries of table design?
Perles draws on one of the most enduring decorative languages in European silverware. Sambonet reinterprets the classical beaded border associated with nineteenth-century English cutlery, allowing a familiar historical motif to continue at the contemporary table.
Why did pearls become part of cutlery in the first place?
The beaded edge gave traditional silverware a sense of rhythm, refinement and visual finish without covering the entire object in ornament. In Perles, that repeated border becomes the defining signature: decorative enough to establish identity, yet restrained enough to remain elegant.
Can a nineteenth-century idea still feel relevant beside modern porcelain?
Perles survives because the decoration is highly ordered rather than excessive. The regular rhythm of the beaded edge gives the pieces a classical character, while the underlying proportions remain clear enough to sit comfortably within both traditional and more contemporary table settings.
What changes when a historical silver pattern is made in mirror-polished steel?
The language remains classical, but the expression becomes brighter and more contemporary. Sambonet’s Mirror Steel finish reflects light across both the smooth surfaces and the raised decorative border, making the historic motif feel sharper and more graphic at the table.
Why does Perles feel at home at a romantic table by the sea?
Sambonet itself presents Perles in a seaside table setting with natural linen and a restrained romantic atmosphere. The collection’s classical detailing works particularly well in that context because it adds refinement without making the setting feel overly formal.