01 The story

From Sketch to Table

Symbol uses marked, assertive lines to create cutlery intended to stand out. Its sculptural profile gives the collection the presence of a design statement while maintaining a coordinated table setting.

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.

Sambonet Symbol Complete Collection — 75 Pieces
The taper.
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The balance point.
Sambonet Symbol Complete Collection — 75 Pieces
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 Symbol Complete Collection — 75 Pieces

What happens when a status symbol is repeated seventy-five times around one table?

Symbol stops being an individual statement and becomes a complete visual system. Across twelve full place settings and the shared serving pieces, its marked lines repeat with enough consistency to give the entire table a clear and recognisable identity.

Can a complete table feel luxurious without relying on ornament?

Symbol is built around that idea. Its character comes from proportion, silhouette and polished surfaces rather than decorative motifs. Even at full scale, the collection communicates confidence through form rather than excess.

Why might the serving pieces be the strongest expression of Symbol?

Because larger forms amplify the collection’s defining lines. On serving pieces, the relationship between handle, volume and polished surface becomes easier to read, making the design feel more sculptural and giving Symbol an even stronger presence at the centre of the table.

What changes when the same design belongs to everyone rather than one guest?

The cutlery moves from personal identity to shared hospitality. Individual pieces remain tied to each place setting, while the serving pieces pass between guests. Symbol therefore extends its visual language from how each person dines to how the whole table interacts.

When does tableware become part of the identity of the host?

When the design is strong enough to shape the atmosphere of the entire meal. The Symbol Complete Collection allows one coherent aesthetic to move from place setting to shared service, turning the table into a deliberate expression of taste rather than a collection of separate objects.