01 THE STORY
From Sketch to Table
The line begins with Erik Magnussen's study of proportion. In EM, the handle, transition and functional form are resolved as one continuous object.
02 THE DETAILS
The Details
EM has a sleek, minimalist profile with a slight concave curve running through the handle. The satin-polished surface supports the series' quiet, architectural expression.
A note from Erik Magnussen
When designing for the table, the focus is balance, restraint and the feeling of holding something that already belongs in your hand.
Erik Magnussen
Questions about Stelton EM Dessert Forks — 12 Pieces
What happens to EM’s concave line when the fork becomes smaller?
The dessert fork carries the same subtle concave curve that gives Erik Magnussen’s EM cutlery its distinctive identity. At the smaller scale of dessert, the restrained shaping becomes more intimate, showing how one quiet design gesture can remain recognisable across different functions.
Why might dessert be the best moment to notice Erik Magnussen’s design?
Because the table becomes quieter. Once the larger dinner pieces are removed, the dessert fork has more visual space around it, making the relationship between its satin-polished surface, restrained proportions and slight concave curve easier to appreciate.
What does a ceramicist bring to the design of a dessert fork?
Erik Magnussen was trained as a ceramicist and approached everyday objects with a strong sensitivity to material, touch and function. In EM, that thinking appears in a piece that avoids unnecessary ornament and instead creates character through surface, contour and the way the object is experienced in the hand.
Why does satin-polished steel make sense for the final course?
EM’s satin-polished 18/8 stainless steel softens reflections rather than amplifying them. At dessert, when fewer objects remain on the table, that subdued surface creates a particularly calm expression and allows the shape of the fork to matter more than shine.
When does a dessert fork become part of a larger design philosophy?
When it carries the same principles as every other object in the family. Magnussen designed EM around clarity, functionality and a subtle tactile character. The dessert fork may serve a smaller moment of the meal, but it expresses the same philosophy as the larger dinner pieces.