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Chelsea Flat­ware

c. 2011

by Corin Mellor

David Mellor Chelsea Flatware

Corin Mellor’s debut cutlery design, the Chelsea collec­tion, marked a signif­i­cant mile­stone when it was intro­duced in 2011. While bearing the influ­ence of his father, David Mellor, with whom he collab­o­rated for many years, Chelsea boasts a distinc­tive indi­vid­u­al­ity all its own.

Echoes of classic English 18th-century cutlery resonate through the satis­fy­ingly shaped hollow-handled knife, while the forks and spoons exhibit a grace­ful fluid­ity. After a year of metic­u­lous devel­op­ment, numer­ous proto­types were crafted to refine the form and func­tion­al­ity of each piece, with partic­u­lar empha­sis placed on achiev­ing optimal balance in the hand.

Char­ac­ter­ized by exquis­ite atten­tion to detail, Chelsea cutlery features subtle vari­a­tions in thick­ness, lending it a time­less elegance suit­able for both modern and tradi­tional dining settings. The collec­tion offers an excep­tion­ally compre­hen­sive range of items to cater to diverse needs.

Chelsea’s unique allure has led to its wide­spread adop­tion in modern restau­rants, includ­ing the esteemed Design Museum café. Since its debut, it has emerged as one of our most sought-after ranges.

Crafted with high carbon stain­less steel knife blades for excep­tional cutting perfor­mance, the Chelsea collec­tion embod­ies Corin Mellor’s keen eye for design, with each piece metic­u­lously balanced for comfort and usabil­ity. This five-piece stain­less steel flat­ware set includes two forks, two spoons, and a knife, repre­sent­ing the epitome of time­less sophis­ti­ca­tion for your dining experience.

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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