David Mellor’s Hoffmann is a design of immense elegance and quality with conscious overtones of early 20th century Arts and Crafts metalwork design, drawing on his admiration for the British designers C.R. Ashbee and Charles Rennie Mackintosh as well as the Viennese architect and designer Josef Hoffmann.
Designed in 1985, Mellor’s Hoffmann cutlery employs advanced techniques of hot forging to achieve subtle gradations in shaping of the slender square handles, culminating in the unique pear-drop ends. The fine detailing and Hoffmann’s perfectionist finish result in a design of great originality and beauty. Hoffmann teaspoons are particularly exquisite.
Satin finish. Knife blades are made from high carbon stainless steel for a superior cutting edge.
Hoffmann Stainless Steel is available in the following sets:
David Mellor Cutlery Canteens are handmade in black stained oak or walnut with chrome plated hinges and discreetly marked with the David Mellor logo. Each canteen has a specially shaped insert to hold specific designs of David Mellor cutlery. Canteen box can hold six, eight or 12 place settings. Knife tray required for eight or 12 place settings.