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 — 72 Pieces

What happens when the glamour of the Roaring Twenties is repeated around twelve place settings?

Decò begins to behave less like individual cutlery and more like the visual rhythm of an entire dinner. Across twelve settings, the polished surfaces and classical proportions repeat from guest to guest, creating a sense of occasion without requiring elaborate decoration elsewhere on the table.

Why does a table for twelve need more than visual symmetry?

Because a large dinner unfolds over time. Dedicated pieces for different stages of the meal allow each guest’s setting to evolve while the design language remains consistent. Decò brings continuity to that progression, so the table changes course by course without losing its character.

Can seventy-two pieces feel glamorous without becoming excessive?

Yes. Decò draws on the confidence and elegance associated with the 1920s, but the effect comes through proportion, polished steel and repetition rather than heavy ornament. The scale creates presence; the restraint in the form keeps that presence controlled.

What happens when twelve polished settings begin reflecting the same evening?

The room becomes part of the cutlery. Candlelight, glassware, porcelain and movement around the table appear differently across each polished surface, so the seventy-two pieces create a changing field of reflections while remaining visually connected.

Why might Decò feel most at home when the table is full?

Because its story is tied to the culture of entertaining. A single piece suggests the elegance of the collection; twelve complete settings turn that idea into an atmosphere. The result is not simply a larger table, but a dinner with a stronger sense of rhythm, occasion and shared experience.