01 The story

From Sketch to Table

Venezia is distinguished by a fashionable relief applied across the entire handle. Inspired by dream destinations and cosmopolitan travel, the texture creates an expressive yet refined mise en place.

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 Venezia Cutlery Set — 30 Pieces

What happens when Venezia’s texture stays on the table for dessert?

The 30-piece Venezia set extends six place settings with six dessert forks, allowing the collection’s distinctive double-sided relief to remain present after the larger dinner pieces have been cleared. The table becomes quieter, but the tactile story continues.

Why might the dessert fork be the best piece for discovering Venezia’s relief?

Because the smaller scale concentrates the design. The moulded texture becomes easier to notice both visually and through the fingertips, turning a familiar dessert utensil into one of the most intimate expressions of the collection.

Can dessert make a textured design feel more luxurious?

Yes. Once the main-course cutlery is removed, the remaining dessert forks and tea spoons have more negative space around them. Light, shadow and relief become easier to read, giving Venezia a more concentrated presence at the final course.

Why does the same relief look different every time the piece moves?

The raised and recessed areas catch reflections differently as the fork is lifted, turned and returned to the table. On polished steel, the texture becomes dynamic, with highlights and shadows shifting continuously across the surface.

When does dessert become something you experience with your fingertips as much as your taste buds?

When the object in the hand becomes part of the sensory experience. Venezia’s double-sided relief means that the design is not merely seen beside the plate; it is physically encountered throughout dessert and coffee.