From Sketch to Table
Tuva begins with a full, simple line. The form is clean and iconic, shaped with a strong sense of proportion.
Tuva begins with a full, simple line. The form is clean and iconic, shaped with a strong sense of proportion.
A fuller handle gives Tuva its presence. The detail lies in the simplicity, the weight and the clear silhouette.
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
The Tuva Serving Set brings together dedicated serving pieces designed for the shared table. Each piece extends Tuva's generous proportions, polished surfaces and confident design language beyond the individual place setting, creating a coherent transition from dining cutlery to the utensils used for presenting and sharing food.
The serving pieces translate Tuva's rounded forms and substantial handles into larger utensils while preserving the same emphasis on balance and comfort. Their proportions give them a clear presence at the table, yet the softly controlled contours keep the expression refined. The result is serving cutlery that feels closely related to the main Tuva pieces rather than added as a separate accessory.
Designed by Norwegian designer Per Finne in 2009, Tuva combines simplicity with a distinctly confident presence. Its rounded edges, generous handles and carefully considered proportions were developed with particular attention to the relationship between form, grip and balance. In the serving pieces, these qualities become especially visible as the design is translated into larger objects held and used at the centre of the table.
Tuva is made from 18/10 stainless steel with a polished finish and is dishwasher-safe. The durable material supports the substantial forms of the serving pieces, while the polished surface allows light to emphasise their rounded contours and clear Scandinavian expression.
Tuva was designed by Norwegian designer Per Finne for Hardanger Bestikk and introduced in 2009. Its considered relationship between form, function, grip and balance has made Tuva one of Hardanger Bestikk's most recognised and award-winning designs. In the Serving Set, that same design philosophy extends into the shared act of presenting, passing and serving food around the table.