01 The story

From Sketch to Table

Decò revisits the vitality and decorative confidence of the Roaring Twenties. Strong outlines and elegant period references bring the glamour of Art Deco to a collection designed for both formal occasions and expressive everyday tables.

From Sketch to Table
02 The details

The Details

18/10 stainless steel. Monobloc / solid-handle table knives. The carefully finished stainless steel brings clarity to the collection’s lines, proportions and decorative details, creating a refined play of light across the table.

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The taper.
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The balance point.
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The finish.
03 The maker

Sambonet

When designing for the table, the focus is balance, restraint and the feeling of holding something that already belongs in your hand.

 at the table
Designer
Product guide

Questions about Sambonet Decò Complete Collection — 75 Pieces

What happens when the spirit of the Roaring Twenties takes over the entire table?

In the 75-piece Complete Collection, Decò moves beyond the individual place setting and becomes the visual language of the whole meal. The collection’s polished surfaces and classical proportions repeat around the guests and continue into the serving pieces at the centre, turning the table into a complete composition rather than a series of separate settings.

Why does a complete collection tell more about entertaining than a place setting ever can?

Because entertaining is not only about what sits beside each guest. It is also about what moves between them: dishes being offered, food being served and courses unfolding across the table. The serving pieces allow Decò’s design language to enter those shared gestures, extending the collection from dining into hospitality.

Can seventy-five pieces recreate the glamour of an era without making the table feel theatrical?

Yes, if the reference is carried through atmosphere rather than costume. Decò draws on the confidence and elegance associated with the 1920s, but its polished steel and controlled proportions allow that character to work within a contemporary setting. The table can feel glamorous without becoming a historical reconstruction.

Why might the serving pieces be where Decò’s sense of occasion becomes most visible?

Because the larger forms occupy the centre of the table and move through the room as food is served. Their polished surfaces catch light from changing angles, while their presence makes the act of serving feel more deliberate. In a collection inspired by an era that celebrated beautiful objects, even functional gestures become part of the occasion.

What is the difference between setting a table and staging an evening?

A table setting arranges the necessary objects. An evening is shaped by what happens around them: arrivals, courses, conversation, service and shared moments. The Decò Complete Collection gives those moments a consistent visual language, making the cutlery part of the experience of entertaining rather than simply equipment for eating.