The table
Setting the mood
Chapter II
Siena
Relief and rhythm bring texture to a polished contemporary table.
Siena uses an all-over relief to create a fashionable textured surface. Crafted in 18/10 stainless steel with solid monobloc table knives.
About the series
Siena, made for the table
Siena uses an all-over relief to create a fashionable textured surface. Inspired by evocative destinations and international travel, the pattern brings visual depth to a refined contemporary 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.
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.
Table stories
Sambonet Siema
The ritual
How the cutlery looks in use
Series guide
Questions about Siena
What happens when classical cutlery is warmed by gold and copper?
Siena keeps a refined, balanced silhouette but allows the surface to change the mood completely. In Mirror Steel the collection feels bright and restrained, while PVD Gold and PVD Copper introduce a warmer, more expressive atmosphere without changing the underlying form.
Why can the same silhouette feel formal in steel and almost sensual in copper?
Because finish alters the way light moves across the object. Siena’s polished surfaces reflect the surrounding table, while warmer PVD tones soften the visual temperature and make the same design feel richer and more intimate.
Can colour change the personality of cutlery without changing its design?
Siena makes that distinction very clear. The proportions remain the same, but steel, gold and copper create very different relationships with porcelain, linen and glassware. The design becomes a constant while the atmosphere changes around it.
Why does Siena feel especially suited to a table built around candlelight?
Highly reflective surfaces respond continuously to changing light. On Siena, polished steel and metallic PVD finishes catch warm highlights from candles and glassware, allowing the cutlery to become part of the evening’s atmosphere rather than simply sitting beside the plate.
When does the finish become as important as the form?
When one shape can create several distinct tables. Siena demonstrates how surface can act almost like a material palette: bright steel for clarity, gold for warmth and copper for a deeper, more intimate character. The silhouette stays constant while the emotional tone changes.