01 THE STORY

From Sketch to Table

Nora begins with a fuller grip and a defined surface. The series brings classic table form into a tactile expression.

From Sketch to Table
02 THE DETAILS

The Details

Matte and polished surfaces meet across the handle. The contrast gives depth to a shape made to be held.

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The taper.
Hardanger Nora Dessert Set
The balance point.
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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 Nora Dessert Set

What is included in the Hardanger Bestikk Nora Dessert Set?

The Nora Dessert Set is created for serving dessert to six people and includes six dessert spoons together with one serving spoon. The dessert spoons measure 17 cm and the serving spoon 26 cm. Together, the seven pieces extend Nora's substantial proportions and distinctive surface contrasts into the final courses of the table.

What makes the Nora dessert spoons distinctive?

The Nora dessert spoons are deliberately proportioned between a teaspoon and a dinner spoon, giving them a size suited specifically to dessert. Their compact scale preserves Nora's robust and composed character, while the clearly defined handles and tactile surfaces make them feel unmistakably part of the same design family.

What is the design story behind Hardanger Bestikk Nora?

Designed by Norwegian designer Odd Leikvoll in 2001, Nora combines classical proportions with a more robust and tactile expression. The collection is defined by a substantial grip and by the contrast between glossy and matte surfaces in the handle. In the Dessert Set, these qualities are translated into smaller pieces without losing the sense of weight, confidence and formality that characterises Nora.

What material is the Nora Dessert Set made from?

The Nora Dessert Set is made from 18/10 stainless steel and is dishwasher-safe. The collection's characteristic contrast between polished and matte surfaces gives the pieces visual depth, while the stainless steel provides the durability required for regular use around the table.

Who designed the Hardanger Bestikk Nora Dessert Set?

Nora was designed by Norwegian designer Odd Leikvoll for Hardanger Bestikk and introduced in 2001. Across the collection, Leikvoll uses proportion, grip and surface contrast to give the cutlery a clear and confident identity. The Dessert Set carries that same design language into the quieter final moments around the table.