Cutlery set of 24 pieces composed of six tablespoons, six table forks, six table knives and six coffee spoons. Designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1906, the “Rundes Modell” Cutlery fully respected the design guidelines of the Wiener Werkstätte, of which the designer was one of the founders: functionality and practicality together with the refined processing of the materials. Although some of his contemporaries had doubts over the practicality of this Cutlery, the transversal concavity of the spoon bowl was particularly controversial, these were dispelled by those that actually used them. These included the customers of Cabaret Fledermaus, whose interior design, including the laying of the tables, was overseen by Wiener Werkstätte. After years, in 2000, Alessi finally got the permission to reissued the version of this historic cutlery. The republication was done with the advice of Elisabeth Schmuttermeier, curator of the MAK in Vienna, the museum that houses the archives of the Wiener Werkstätte. Each individual cutlery piece is therefore marked not only with the Alessi logo but also with the logo of the MAK (see picture). With it, this set became the most exclusive cutlery ever produced by Alessi. A look at the most recent designer cutlery shows just how influential the “Rundes Modell” have been on many designers that have worked in this area. For example, the “Rundes Modell” cutlery set was the motivation and inspiration for Ettore Sottsass to start designing his own range of kitchen utensils and cutlery for Alessi. ''Das Rundess Modell'' is a historical design item that will influence everyday life through its functionality and design. This ''Rundes Modell'' cutlery set is in unused and new condition. Delivered with original packaging and documentation. The cutlery is dishwasher safe. Please read the manual carefully before using the set. About Josef Hoffmann: Prominent member of the Viennese Secession, he was born in Pirnitz-Mähren in 1870. At the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, he studied under Karl Hasenauer and Otto Wagner and until 1937 he held a course in architecture at the Kunstgewerbeschule of the Österreichisches Museum für Kunst und Industrie. In 1903, together with Kolo Moser, he founded the Wiener Werkstätte. He developed his simple geometric shapes starting from the curvilinear language of the European Art Nouveau. One of his most important works was the Stoclet Palace in Brussels (1905-1911). He developed the principles of the total work of art. He died in 1956.