01 THE STORY

From Sketch to Table

Maria begins with contrast. Soft curves meet pointed forms, creating a line that feels both gentle and defined.

Cutlery sketches in an atelier notebook
02 THE DETAILS

The Details

The knife handle folds around the blade with a sculptural precision. The detail is held in the meeting of edge and curve.

Hardanger Maria Cutlery Set 24 Pieces
The taper.
Hardanger Maria Cutlery Set 24 Pieces
The balance point.
Hardanger Maria Cutlery Set 24 Pieces
The finish.
03 DESIGNER NOTE

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

Odd Leikvoll
Odd Leikvoll Designer
Product guide

Questions about Hardanger Maria Cutlery Set 24 Pieces

What is included in the Hardanger Bestikk Maria 24-piece cutlery set?

The Maria 24-piece set creates a complete table setting for six people. It includes six dinner knives, six dinner forks, six dinner spoons and six teaspoons. Together, the four essential pieces allow Maria's flowing contours, polished surfaces and distinctive balance between soft and more pointed forms to create a harmonious rhythm around the table.

What is the design story behind Hardanger Bestikk Maria?

Designed by Norwegian designer Odd Leikvoll in 2014, Maria draws inspiration from the movement of waves in the Hardanger Fjord. The collection combines soft, flowing lines with more defined transitions, creating a subtle tension within otherwise gentle forms. This contrast gives Maria a character that feels expressive yet approachable, while remaining distinctly Scandinavian in its restraint.

What makes the shape of Maria distinctive?

Maria is characterised by the meeting of soft and more sharply defined forms. This is especially visible in the knife, where the handle appears to embrace the blade and creates a deliberate tension between rounded and pointed elements. Rather than relying on ornament, the design finds its identity in contour, proportion and the transition from one form to another.

What are the dimensions and material of the Maria 24-piece set?

Maria is made from 18/10 stainless steel with a polished finish and is dishwasher-safe. The dinner knife measures 24 cm, the dinner fork 21 cm, the dinner spoon 21 cm and the teaspoon 14 cm. The balanced weight and carefully considered proportions contribute to the comfortable grip that is central to the Maria design.

Who designed Hardanger Bestikk Maria?

Maria was designed by Norwegian designer Odd Leikvoll for Hardanger Bestikk and introduced in 2014. Inspired by the landscape and movement of the Hardanger Fjord, Leikvoll created a collection in which softness and tension coexist within the same form. Its polished stainless steel, balanced weight and expressive transitions give Maria a distinctive presence while contributing quietly to the experience around the table.