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 Cutlery Set — 36 Pieces

What happens when the Roaring Twenties return for a second course?

The 36-piece Decò set extends six place settings with an additional dessert knife and dessert fork for each guest. The result is a more layered dinner sequence, where the table can evolve from one course to the next while Sambonet’s polished, classically proportioned design remains consistent.

Why does a second knife and fork make the table feel more complete?

Because it gives the meal a sense of progression. Instead of asking the same pieces to accompany every course, the 36-piece set allows a fresh pairing to appear later in the evening. The change is subtle, but it makes the setting feel more considered and closer to the rituals of formal entertaining.

Can a change of cutlery change the mood of the evening?

Yes. When a new knife and fork arrive, the table signals that the meal is entering another chapter. With Decò, that transition is especially elegant because the design remains familiar while the scale and function shift. The atmosphere changes without breaking the visual continuity.

Why does Decò suit a meal built around several distinct moments?

Its character comes from restraint rather than heavy ornament. That means the same design language can move through several courses without becoming repetitive or overwhelming. The polished steel and classical proportions provide continuity while the meal itself supplies the variation.

What is the difference between a longer dinner and a more theatrical one?

A longer dinner does not need more decoration; it needs rhythm. The 36-piece Decò set creates that rhythm through dedicated pieces for different stages of the meal. The result feels more ceremonial in structure, but still controlled in appearance.