01 The story

From Sketch to Table

Imagine uses linear, precise shapes to create a distinctly contemporary collection. Glossy surfaces, gentle curves and an enveloping silhouette give the pattern elegance without unnecessary decoration.

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 Imagine Cutlery Set — 60 Pieces

What happens when an award-winning hospitality design is repeated around a table for twelve?

Imagine begins to operate less like sixty separate utensils and more like one continuous composition. Across twelve place settings, its precise lines and softer, enveloping curves repeat from guest to guest, turning a recognised design into part of the architecture of a large table.

Why did a cutlery collection receive a Contract Design award?

Imagine was recognised with the Contract Design 2004 award. Its strength lies in combining contemporary precision with a softer physical presence: linear forms remain controlled, while the silhouettes are sinuous enough to feel inviting rather than severe.

Can sixty pieces make a table feel calmer rather than busier?

Imagine is particularly suited to that challenge. The 60-piece set gives twelve guests the same five-piece sequence, creating visual rhythm without relying on ornament. Repetition brings order, while the clean forms leave space for food, porcelain and glassware to remain visually important.

Why might the knife reveal Imagine’s character most clearly in the hand?

The knife combines a visually flowing silhouette with a more substantial physical presence. That contrast captures Imagine particularly well: the collection appears controlled and light on the table, yet feels reassuring and deliberate when lifted.

What happens when twelve dessert forks remain after the dinner table begins to disappear?

Imagine changes scale without losing its identity. As the larger pieces are cleared, twelve dessert forks and tea spoons carry the same design language into the quieter final part of the meal. Dessert and coffee therefore become a continuation of the table rather than a separate visual ending.