Cutlery set - Christofle - Lino Sabattini - silver plated - 61 pieces - French Design Magnificent cutlery set, Orly model, creation by Lino Sabattini for the Christofle workshop, with 61pieces for twelve people. 12 table forks 19cm 12 table spoons 19cm 12 table knives 22cm 12 entremet, dessert, breakfast knives 19,5cm 12 coffee or tea spoons 13,5cm 1 serving soup or punch bowl spoon 28cm. the dimensions are approx. Total approx. 3,4Kg. In very good condition. In very good condition, minimal scratches from sporadic use. View the photos; they are part of the description. Almost new. The knives are packed in the original box. The table forks and spoons are stored in special Christofle roll-up cloths. The coffee or teaspoons are in an original Christofle box. In the '50s, Gio Ponti launched Sabattini with a major solo exhibition in Milan. Sabattini became Christofle's creative director between 1956 and 1963 and produced a series of elegant objects with sober and pure lines. Almost all of them became legendary and can be found in the collections of the largest museums such as the MOMA or the Victoria and Albert Museum. Small detail, Sabattini can be described as a pioneer in the history of cutlery: his "Orly" knife is the first suitable for both right-handed and left-handed people. It was designed in the spirit of the airport’s inauguration and expansion The goal was to reflect a modern, forward-looking France. The Orly pattern is a pure example of Sabattini’s style: Strictly minimalist No decoration or engraving Clean, straight lines Slightly tapered handles Subtle shaping at the end It is often described as: “modernist” “timeless” “essential design” In short, it stands in complete contrast to traditional ornate silverware. Designed: around 1957 Produced: for a relatively limited period Continued until roughly the mid-1970s Because of this: it is relatively rare today highly appreciated by collectors of modern design the transition from decorative silverware → modern industrial design a moment when everyday tableware became part of contemporary design culture Catawiki smart shipping services. Insured and well packed.