Triennale
The rigour of tradition is recast through the clarity of 1970s Italian design.
Triennale reinterprets the formal rigour of traditional cutlery through the language of 1970s Italian design. Crafted in 18/10 stainless steel with solid monobloc table knives.
About the series
€961,50
Triennale, 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 Triennale
What happens when traditional cutlery meets the design freedom of the 1970s?
Triennale begins with the formal discipline of classical cutlery and reinterprets it through the design language of the 1970s. Sambonet keeps the sense of order and refinement, but introduces cleaner lines, more contemporary proportions and a stronger relationship between aesthetics and everyday function.
Why do the 1970s matter to the shape of a fork?
The decade was a period of intense experimentation in Italian design, when familiar domestic objects were reconsidered through new ideas about form, industry and modern living. Triennale brings that spirit to the table without becoming theatrical: the traditional object remains recognisable, but its proportions and expression feel distinctly more modern.
Can formal cutlery become less formal without losing its elegance?
That tension is central to Triennale. Sambonet preserves the rigour associated with traditional tableware while making the forms more refined, balanced and ergonomic. The result can belong to an elegant dining room without requiring the rest of the table to feel ceremonial.
Why is ergonomics part of the Triennale story rather than an invisible technical detail?
Because Sambonet treats function as part of the design itself. Carefully balanced proportions and an ergonomic handle are intended to make the pieces feel natural in use, demonstrating a particularly modern idea: a beautiful object should become more convincing, not less so, when it is held.
When does a period design stop being retro and become timeless?
When it captures the principles of an era rather than its decoration. Triennale does not depend on an obvious seventies motif; it carries forward the decade’s interest in clarity, proportion and functional modernity. That allows the collection to retain its historical character while continuing to work on contemporary tables.