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Chelsea Flat­ware

c. 2011

by Corin Mellor

David Mellor Chelsea Flatware

Corin Mellor’s Chelsea collec­tion, intro­duced in 2011, repre­sents a pivotal achieve­ment in modern cutlery design. While influ­enced by his father, David Mellor, Chelsea show­cases Corin’s distinc­tive vision, blend­ing echoes of classic English 18th-century cutlery with contemporary elegance.

The hollow-handled knife is beau­ti­fully balanced and satis­fy­ing to hold, while the forks and spoons exhibit grace­ful fluid­ity and time­less refine­ment. A year of metic­u­lous devel­op­ment and count­less proto­types ensured that each piece achieves optimal func­tion­al­ity and comfort in the hand. Subtle vari­a­tions in thick­ness further enhance the collection’s under­stated sophis­ti­ca­tion, making it suit­able for both modern and tradi­tional dining settings.

Highly regarded in restau­rants such as the Design Museum café, Chelsea has become one of David Mellor’s most sought-after ranges. Crafted with high carbon stain­less steel knife blades for supe­rior cutting perfor­mance, this five-piece flat­ware set includes a table knife, table fork, dessert fork, soup spoon, and dessert spoon. Chelsea embod­ies time­less sophis­ti­ca­tion and excep­tional crafts­man­ship, offer­ing the perfect balance of beauty and prac­ti­cal­ity for any dining experience.


Artist Corin Mellor
CORIN MELLOR

Corin Mellor

Corin Mellor, born in Sheffield in 1966, is the son of renowned designer-silversmith David Mellor CBE and cultural historian Fiona MacCarthy OBE. Trained as a product designer at Kingston University, Corin embarked on a career that seamlessly blended craftsmanship with architectural finesse. Joining his father's company, David Mellor Design, Corin quickly made his mark as a designer-craftsman. In 2006, he assumed the role of Creative Director, taking the helm of the family business and expanding its repertoire.

Building on his father's legacy, Corin has introduced new ranges of cutlery, kitchen knives, and fine bone china tableware. Drawing on his architectural background, he has also designed the interiors of the David Mellor Design Museum and Café in Derbyshire, as well as the flagship store in Marylebone. Beyond his work at David Mellor Design, Corin has undertaken significant public and private design commissions, including ecclesiastical silver for Sheffield Cathedral and a sterling silver collection for a Middle Eastern Royal Family.

Corin's dedication to design excellence extends beyond his professional endeavors. He resides in Derbyshire with his wife, photographer, and art director Helen Mellor, where they find inspiration amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the Design Museum and factory.

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