01 THE STORY

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Julie is drawn with movement in the line. The form curves naturally, giving the table a sense of flow and quiet direction.

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02 THE DETAILS

The Details

Curved surfaces meet with a soft dynamic line. The detail lies in how the form changes as it catches the light.

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The taper.
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The balance point.
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The finish.
03 DESIGNER NOTE

A note from Per Finne

Per Finne is a Norwegian industrial designer whose work is defined by a close attention to proportion, function and the way an object feels in the hand.

“From a design perspective, cutlery has a very intriguing relation between form and function. To me it’s important that it’s balanced equally.”

Per Finne

Per Finne
Per Finne Designer
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Questions about Hardanger Julie Complete Collection

What is included in the Hardanger Bestikk Julie Complete Collection?

The Julie Complete Collection brings together the essential place setting with additional pieces for the different moments that unfold around the table. Alongside the principal dinner cutlery, the collection extends Julie's distinctive design language into pieces for serving, dessert, cake and other courses. Rather than introducing unrelated utensils as the table develops, the Complete Collection allows the same flowing forms, polished surfaces and carefully considered proportions to remain present throughout the experience.

What is the design story behind Hardanger Bestikk Julie?

Julie was designed by Norwegian designer Per Finne in 2012 as an exploration of how cutlery can appeal not only to the eye, but also to the sense of touch. The collection is shaped by long, slender proportions and dynamic organic curves that follow the contours of the hand. Inspired by forms found in nature, Julie combines a sculptural expression with an unusually tactile character, creating cutlery that feels as considered in the hand as it appears on the table.

What makes the shape of Julie distinctive?

Julie is characterised by flowing curves, narrow silhouettes and softly organic forms. One of its most recognisable details is the shape of the spoons, whose bowls draw inspiration from droplets of water. These curved forms are not simply visual gestures: they are carefully balanced to create a natural and comfortable grip. The result is a collection where ergonomics and aesthetics become part of the same design idea.

Why choose the Julie Complete Collection?

The Complete Collection allows Julie's design to continue beyond the basic place setting and across a broader table experience. Serving pieces, dessert cutlery and other specialised elements share the same proportions and organic character as the dinner pieces, creating a more coherent visual rhythm around the table. It is this continuity that turns Julie from a set of individual utensils into a complete family of objects.

Who designed Hardanger Bestikk Julie?

Julie was designed by Norwegian industrial and product designer Per Finne and introduced by Hardanger Bestikk in 2012. Finne's work on the collection places particular emphasis on ergonomics, proportion and the relationship between an object and the hand that holds it. In Julie, these considerations are expressed through polished stainless steel, elongated lines and gently curved forms that give the collection its distinctive tactile identity.