Velvet
Harmonious shapes make minimal chic feel relaxed rather than severe.
Velvet follows a minimal-chic philosophy in which harmonious shapes meet a refined but simple aesthetic. Crafted in 18/10 stainless steel with solid monobloc table knives.
About the series
Velvet, 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 Velvet
Can minimalism feel luxurious without becoming formal?
Velvet is built around that balance. Sambonet describes the collection as minimal chic: simple enough for a contemporary and casual table, yet refined enough to feel considered. Its luxury comes from proportion, surface and balance rather than ornament.
Why does a collection called Velvet have no velvet on it?
The name describes a sensation rather than a material. Velvet’s sinuous lines and balanced proportions give the steel a softer visual character, creating the impression of smoothness and fluidity even though the pieces are made from durable 18/10 stainless steel.
What does four millimetres add to such a visually light design?
More presence than the silhouette initially suggests. Sambonet gives Velvet a 4 mm thickness, creating a reassuring sense of substance in the hand while maintaining the collection’s clean and flowing appearance. The contrast between visual softness and physical solidity is part of its character.
Why can Velvet move so easily between a casual lunch and a more refined dinner?
Because its identity is not tied to a decorative theme or historical style. The restrained silhouette provides enough character to shape the table while remaining neutral enough to work with very different porcelain, glassware and settings.
When does simplicity start to feel tactile?
When line, thickness and balance work together. Velvet does not ask the eye to follow ornament; instead, much of its personality becomes apparent when the piece is held. The collection turns minimalism from a purely visual idea into a physical experience at the table.