01 THE STORY

From Sketch to Table

Before it reaches the table, Animalia is shaped around the Forge de Laguiole profile — steel, handle and handwork brought into one balanced line.

Cutlery sketches in an atelier notebook
02 THE DETAILS

The Details

The characteristic bee, the balance of the handle and the mirror polished steel finish give the object its quiet precision.

Forge de Laguiole Animalia Forks — Set of 6
The taper.
Forge de Laguiole Animalia Forks — Set of 6 - image 2
The balance point.
Forge de Laguiole Animalia Forks — Set of 6 - image 3
The finish.
03 WORKSHOP NOTE

A note from Forge de Laguiole Workshop

When designing for the table, the focus is balance, restraint and the feeling of holding something that already belongs in your hand.

Forge de Laguiole Workshop

Forge de Laguiole Workshop at the table
Forge de Laguiole Workshop Designer
Product guide

Questions about Forge de Laguiole Animalia Forks — Set of 6

What is included with Forge de Laguiole Animalia Forks — Set of 6?

The set contains 6 forks.

What defines the material used for Forge de Laguiole Animalia Forks — Set of 6?

Animalia combines six natural animal-origin handle expressions: bone, Aries horn, light horn tip, dark horn tip, deer antler and two-tone camel bone. The set moves from creamy ivory and pale horn to deep brown, black and textured antler. All are natural materials, so colours, markings and textures vary from knife to knife.

Where is Forge de Laguiole Animalia Forks — Set of 6 made?

Each piece is made and finished by Forge de Laguiole in the village of Laguiole, France, where the handle, steel and characteristic details are assembled and refined.

How does the mirror polished finish shape the design?

The mirror-polished steel creates a bright, reflective surface that sharpens the silhouette and brings an elegant play of light to the table.

Can Forge de Laguiole Animalia Forks — Set of 6 be personalised, and how long does production take?

Personal engraving may be possible and should be agreed before production so the workshop can confirm the placement and technical details. The expected production and delivery time is approximately four weeks.

Can Forge de Laguiole Animalia Forks — Set of 6 be returned?

Products made with engraving or another individual specification cannot normally be returned unless they are defective. Standard catalogue products remain subject to the statutory withdrawal rights that apply in the customer’s country.