Edo Japanese Cuisine Gourmet Cutlery Set by Bibs Hosak-Robb for Robbe & Berking, 1980s, Set of 24

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Item: 24-piece cutlery set for up to 6 people
manufacturer: robbe & berking
origin: flensburg, germany
design: bibs hosak-robb
shape: … Read more Item: 24-piece cutlery set for up to 6 people
manufacturer: robbe & berking
origin: flensburg, germany
design: bibs hosak-robb
shape: edo
hallmarks: all pieces stamped with "r&b" for robbe & berking
year of design: 1984
production: contemporary with the design
material: silver-plated metal
dimensions (l x w x h):
gourmet knife: 26 x 1.3 x 0.7 cm
gourmet spoon: 15 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm
dessert spoon: 15 x 2 x 1.3 cm
gourmet fork: 18.5 x 2.4 x 0.4 cm
condition: very good
condition report: the cutlery is undamaged and shows light to normal signs of use. There is some slight tarnishing in places.


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not every cutlery set is suitable for every kitchen. In 1984, industrial designer bibs hosak-robb, in collaboration with the flensburg silversmiths robbe & berking, developed edo cutlery to meet the demands of the then-emerging nouvelle cuisine and the increasingly appreciated japanese culinary culture. The result is not a classic flatware set, but a precisely crafted tool for the conscious enjoyment of fine food.

hosak-robb belongs to that generation of designers who understood function and form as an inseparable unity. While women were still significantly underrepresented in industrial design in the 1980s, with edo she developed a design whose aesthetic quality remains compelling to this day. Slender proportions, balanced weight distribution, and a deliberately minimalist design language lend the cutlery an exceptional lightness and precision. Each component consistently fulfills its purpose – without any decorative concessions.


hosak-robb belongs to that generation of designers who understood function and form as an inseparable unity. The cutlery was manufactured by robbe & berking, a flensburg-based silver manufactory established in 1874, whose work continues to be produced entirely in germany. The combination of traditional silversmithing with timeless design has defined the philosophy of this family business for over 150 years. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the manufactory's cutlery represents the highest quality materials and a durability that extends far beyond generations.

more than four decades after its introduction, edo appears remarkably contemporary. Its clarity, precision, and understated design make it a rare example of how consistent industrial design can achieve timelessness – and one of the most exceptional cutlery designs from robbe & berking. This piece has an attribution mark,
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