01 The story

From Sketch to Table

Designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Hannah offers a new interpretation of a classical table object. Its controlled geometry and considered proportions earned the collection the prestigious ADI Compasso d’Oro Award.

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 Hannah Cutlery Set — 24 Pieces

What happens when a heart is designed to be held rather than simply seen?

H-Art turns the familiar heart symbol into part of the physical structure of the handle. Across six place settings, the motif is experienced repeatedly through the hand, making romance something tactile rather than merely decorative.

Why did Sambonet hide the collection’s most recognisable detail at the end of the handle?

Because restraint is part of H-Art’s character. The heart does not dominate the entire piece; it appears as a subtle conclusion to otherwise flowing, essential lines. The result is a design that reveals its personality gradually rather than announcing it from across the table.

Can the shape of a heart change the architecture of a place setting?

In H-Art, it can. The geometry of the handle allows the knife to be positioned perpendicular to the tabletop. A small symbolic detail therefore influences how the object can physically occupy the space beside the plate.

Why does one heart become more interesting when it appears twenty-four times?

Repetition changes it from a detail into a rhythm. Across six settings, the recurring shape subtly connects one guest to the next, creating identity around the table without the need for elaborate ornament or pattern.

When does romantic design stop being sentimental?

When the symbol becomes inseparable from function and form. In H-Art, the heart is integrated into the silhouette of the object rather than added as decoration. That discipline allows the collection to remain contemporary, even though its central reference is one of design’s most familiar symbols.