Design: Josef Hoffmann, 1955

Designed by the Art Nouveau artist Josef Hoffman, the extravagance of this design remains unchallenged in the flatware world. The wave like outline of the knife, the kidney shaped spoon, the tapered handles that end in a delicate ball, are more reminiscent of a piece of sculpture than a utensil. This design places extreme demands on the production process; this is justified by the passion and enthusiasm that this set generates in its devotees.