Chapter II

Symbol

Marked lines give the place setting the confidence of a design statement.

Symbol uses marked, assertive lines to create cutlery intended to stand out. Crafted in 18/10 stainless steel with solid monobloc table knives.

About the series
Sambonet Symbol Complete Collection — 75 Pieces - sambonet catalogue image 1
The complete collection 12 persons | 75 pieces
12 table spoons, 12 table forks, 12 table knives, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert knives and 12 tea/coffee spoons, together with 1 serving spoon, 1 serving fork and 1 soup ladle.

€720,50

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Symbol, made for the table

Symbol uses marked, assertive lines to create cutlery intended to stand out. Its sculptural profile gives the collection the presence of a design statement while maintaining a coordinated table setting.

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 Symbol

Can a fork become a status symbol without carrying a logo?

Symbol is designed around recognition through form. Sambonet gives the collection strong, clearly defined lines so that its identity comes from the silhouette itself rather than from applied ornament. The object becomes recognisable because of how it is shaped, not because it announces its maker.

What makes a piece of cutlery stand out on one of the finest tables?

Sambonet’s answer is presence. Symbol combines a simple handle with marked lines and polished stainless steel, creating enough visual character to be noticed without becoming decorative. It is a confident approach to contemporary tableware: restraint with a strong outline.

Why does Sambonet deliberately call the collection a status symbol?

Because Symbol is intended to communicate identity as well as function. Sambonet describes it as a collection created to stand out on refined tables, turning the familiar knife, fork and spoon into objects that contribute visibly to the character of the setting.

What happens when strong lines meet a mirror-polished surface?

The geometry becomes more pronounced. Sambonet’s Mirror finish creates a highly reflective surface that emphasises the contours of each piece, allowing surrounding light, porcelain and glassware to sharpen the visual impact of Symbol’s distinctive lines.

When does tableware become part of how a host expresses identity?

When the objects are chosen not only for what they do, but for what they communicate. Symbol treats cutlery as part of the visual language of hospitality, giving the table a deliberate personality before the first course is even served.