01 THE STORY
From Sketch to Table
The line begins with Tias Eckhoff's study of proportion. In Chaco, the handle, transition and functional form are resolved as one continuous object.
02 THE DETAILS
The Details
Chaco is shaped through a balance between slim, stringent lines and soft, precise curves. The restrained profile gives the pieces a light and carefully controlled expression.
A note from Tias Eckhoff
Tias Eckhoffs relationship with cutlery became especially important in 1962, when he designed Maya for Norstaal. The broad handle narrows into a triangular form, while rounded edges give the pieces a strong but comfortable grip. The design became one of the defining Scandinavian cutlery patterns of the twentieth century, later entering Phaidon Design Classics and museum collections including MoMA in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Eckhoff continued to explore the table through collections including Una, Chaco and Maya 2000, each revisiting proportion, balance and the relationship between strict geometry and softer curves. His work rarely depended on ornament. Character emerged instead from the way an object was refined — slowly, physically and with extraordinary attention to the smallest shifts in form.
“I work slowly, I would like to file on a piece of cutlery for a year.” — Tias Eckhoff
Tias Eckhoff
Questions about Stelton Chaco Cutlery (24 pcs - 6 persons)
What type of product is Stelton Chaco Cutlery Set 24 Pieces?
Stelton Chaco Cutlery Set 24 Pieces is a cutlery set product from Stelton's Chaco series. It is listed with SKU C-4-24 and contains 24 pieces.
What is included with Stelton Chaco Cutlery Set 24 Pieces?
Stelton Chaco Cutlery Set 24 Pieces contains 6 dinner knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 dinner spoons and 6 teaspoons. This is the complete content of the product.
Who designed the Stelton Chaco series?
The Stelton Chaco series was designed by Tias Eckhoff. The designer information is assigned at series level so it can be used consistently across all products in the collection.
When was the Stelton Chaco cutlery designed?
The Stelton Chaco series is generally dated to 1990 in specialist cutlery references. Stelton's current product page confirms Tias Eckhoff as the designer but does not state a design year.
What does the Stelton Chaco cutlery look like?
Chaco is shaped through a balance between slim, stringent lines and soft, precise curves. The restrained profile gives the pieces a light and carefully controlled expression.
How long are the pieces in the Stelton Chaco 24-piece cutlery set?
The dinner knife is 22 cm, the dinner fork 20 cm, the dinner spoon 20 cm and the teaspoon 15 cm long, according to Stelton's product specifications.