Andrew Finlayson
Take your table setting to new heights with a cutlery set to cherish forever. Forks, knives and spoons are the everyday – nay, the essential – components of your dining table, so it pays to seek out a set that will go the distance. But why stash away your “nice knives and forks” for dinner parties and special occasions? Make the everyday special with these stylish cutlery sets.
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Soho gold cutlery set 56pc, $899 at Stanley Rogers
Add a little luxe to your table with this eye-catching set from Stanley Rogers. The forks and spoons are made from 18/10 stainless steel, the knives forged from hardened stainless steel to maintain their sharpness, and the lot is coated in gold-toned titanium for an elegant finish.
Vera Wang Moderne 16 piece cutlery set from Wedgwood, $249, Myer
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Sequoia 8-piece oyster set, $175 (usually $350), Laguiole by Louis Thiers at Hardtofind
Pair fresh oysters with this cutlery set by Laguiole. Featuring shuckers and forks in a high-quality matte gauge stainless steel for durability and finished with luxurious rose wood handles. Store this set neatly on your buffet table after every use thanks to its slimline bamboo storage case.
Bernadotte 24 piece cutlery set from Georg Jensen, $595, David jones
Bernadotte cutlery set 24pc, $640, Georg Jensen at David Jones
For a touch of Art Deco styling, look no further than this set with its distinctive fluting on the handles and a mirror polish. The Bernadotte range is named after Swedish royal prince Sigvard Bernadotte, one of Georg Jensen’s first collaborators, whose design style was influenced by the functionalist movement of the early-mid 20th century.
Artik cutlery 16 piece set from Iittala, $329, Myer
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Louis Thiers Linéaire cutlery set 24pc, $175 (usually $350), Laguiole at HardtoFind
With moulded acrylic handles and that tell-tale bee insignia, it could only be a set from the renowned Laguiole cutlery makers that will elevate your tablescape.
**Classic 56 piece cutlery set from Royal Doulton, $899, Myer
Classic cutlery set 56pc, $599.40 (usually $999), Royal Doulton at Myer
Made from 18/10 stainless steel (a chromium-nickel ratio that makes the steel resistant to rust, and helps maintain its polish), this cutlery set by Royal Doulton is a classic style that will suit any table. Sleek enough for special occasions, but durable enough for everyday use too.
