01 THE STORY
Complete Collection - From Sketch to Table
Carina begins in movement. Soft wave-like forms give the handle an asymmetrical rhythm, where polished and matte surfaces meet.
02 THE DETAILS
The Details
The handle turns gently in the hand. Light moves between matte and polished steel, revealing the curve.
A note from Odd Leikvoll
Odd Leikvoll is the founder of Hardanger Bestikk.
Across several decades, Leikvoll developed some of Hardanger Bestikk’s most recognisable collections, moving between ornament, Scandinavian minimalism and new approaches to surface and construction. His designs were created to function naturally in the hand, while remaining distinctive enough to become part of everyday life around the table.
Odd Leikvoll
Questions about Hardanger Carina Complete Collection
What is included in the Hardanger Bestikk Carina Complete Collection?
The Carina Complete Collection is created as an extensive table setting for twelve people, bringing together the essential dinner pieces with additional cutlery for steak, dessert, cake and serving. It includes twelve dinner knives, twelve dinner forks, twelve dinner spoons and twelve teaspoons, complemented by steak knives and forks, cake forks, dessert spoons, cake servers and serving pieces. Together, the collection allows the distinctive Carina design language to continue from the main place setting through the different moments around the table.
What is the design story behind the Carina collection?
Designed by Odd Leikvoll in 1989, Carina is defined by soft, gently undulating lines and a subtle asymmetry that gives the collection its recognisable Scandinavian character. Hardanger Bestikk describes the form as reminiscent of gentle waves on open water. Rounded edges soften the silhouette, while the restrained detailing gives Carina enough identity to be distinctive without dominating the table.
Why choose the Complete Collection rather than a standard Carina cutlery set?
The Complete Collection extends the Carina design beyond the everyday four-piece place setting. Additional pieces for steak, dessert, cake and serving make it possible to preserve the same visual language throughout a longer table setting, rather than introducing unrelated utensils as the occasion develops. The result is a more coherent expression in which the shapes, proportions and characteristic surfaces of Carina repeat naturally across the table.
What makes the surface and form of Carina distinctive?
Carina is characterised by the meeting of matte and polished stainless-steel surfaces, used to emphasise its softly asymmetrical form. Light moves differently across these contrasting finishes, revealing the curved contours of the pieces and adding depth without relying on ornament. Combined with the rounded edges and comfortable handles, the surface treatment gives Carina a tactile and quietly expressive presence.
Who designed Hardanger Bestikk Carina?
Carina was designed by Norwegian designer Odd Leikvoll for Hardanger Bestikk and introduced in 1989. More than three decades later, its soft forms, asymmetry and restrained use of contrasting surfaces remain central to its identity. The collection reflects Hardanger Bestikk's longstanding approach to Scandinavian cutlery design: functional objects for everyday life that also contribute to the atmosphere and guest experience around the table.