With the wide variety of flatware options available from Ten Strawberry Street, two lines worth noting are the Panther Link and Parisian Gold collections. Panther Link features a polished finish with a modern look, well-suited for any upscale party or restaurant. Parisian Gold is stainless steel with gold accents, creating an elegant feel and appearance.
Corby Hall’s Sheffield Collection features French Leaf (right), a traditional design that has graced tables in the finest dining rooms of Europe for more than 100 years. It is available in both 18/10 stainless steel and silverplate. For a more contemporary table, the Oslo design combines balance, weight, and modern clean lines. Oslo is a fully forged 18/10 stainless steel flatware design that is also available in a silverplate or sandblasted finish.
Sambonet’s Bamboo collection has a stylish and sinuous outline inspired by oriental design. Bamboo flatware is available in polished steel, silverplate, or stainless steel. Copper, gold, or black finishes are also available through a physical vapor deposition process applied to the stainless steel. The fork comes in two versions, with three or four prongs. The knife is available in two versions as well; one is sharp and light while the other has standard dimensions.
The Joreen flatware pattern from Walco Stainless begins with simple, contemporary handles. The bowls are impressionistically exaggerated on the spoons, the tines of the forks are uniquely asymmetrical, and the knives are complementary. Joreen is made from individual rods of steel rather than rolled sheet metal, and the forged handles provide a heaviness that guests equate with quality. Imagine a picture frame around your tabletop place setting with Joreen.
The new Matrix collection from Steelite is comprised of high-quality 18/10 stainless steel and finished by hand to give a balanced weight and feel. The pieces appear to have a smooth edge front face design, but when turned over, the underside surprises with a raised element design. The line features 22 individual pieces with knives available in hollow and solid handle as well as standing and non-standing.
