01 The story

From Sketch to Table

Taste is essential and minimalist, but its sinuous drop-shaped handle creates a strong emotional impact. The smooth transition between curves gives the collection a tactile and recognisable identity.

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 Taste Cutlery Set — 60 Pieces

What happens when emotional minimalism is repeated around a table for twelve?

Across sixty pieces, Taste becomes a complete visual rhythm rather than a collection of individual utensils. The same soft, drop-shaped silhouette repeats from guest to guest, creating coherence without making the table feel rigid or overly formal.

Can a large table still feel soft?

Taste suggests that it can. Even with twelve place settings, the collection avoids the severity sometimes associated with minimalist design. Its flowing transitions and tapered handles keep the overall composition visually calm and physically approachable.

Why does repetition make Taste feel more expressive rather than more anonymous?

Because the silhouette is distinctive enough to survive scale. One place setting shows the form; twelve settings turn it into atmosphere. The repeated drop-shaped handles create a shared rhythm around the table without relying on ornament.

What happens when twelve dessert forks remain after the main course is cleared?

The table becomes quieter, but Taste’s identity remains. The smaller dessert forks and tea spoons carry the same flowing design into the final part of the meal, allowing the atmosphere to become more intimate without visually starting again.

When does a minimalist table begin to feel generous rather than restrained?

When simplicity is combined with warmth and repetition. The 60-piece Taste set gives twelve guests a complete, coherent setting, while the soft proportions prevent that completeness from feeling clinical. The result is minimalism with a more emotional and hospitable character.