Designed by Peter Raacke in 1959, the Mono A Tool Set is a defining principle of modernist utility — a direct, functional language for the serious cook’s kitchen. This collection cuts through ornamentation, distilling every implement down to pure, surgical purpose. It’s an icon of German design, part of permanent museum collections worldwide, proving its radical clarity is enduring.
This comprehensive 10+1 set offers pure function, delivering the right sculptural instrument for every process. It is the perfect gift for the design-minded chef, demonstrating that honest utility is lasting art. The set includes 10 precision tools, plus 1 hanging bar.
- Serving Fork and Carving Fork
- Tasting Spoon, Serving Spoon, and Sauce Spoon
- Soup Ladle and Salad Spoon
- Carving Knife, Spatula, and Slotted Spoon
Crafted from matte-finished stainless steel, the set reflects Mono’s commitment to uncompromised clarity and meticulous German craftsmanship.
Peter Raacke
Germany
Peter Raacke, born 1928 in Hanau, Germany, is one of the most influential figures in postwar design, known above all for revolutionizing cutlery with the Mono A flatware. Conceived as a radical simplification of form—flat steel shaped into perfectly balanced utensils—Mono A remains in production more than six decades after its debut, an enduring icon of modern industrial design.
Trained in enamel, silversmithing, and glasswork, Raacke brought a deep understanding of material to every project. In collaboration with the Mono company, he developed designs that continue to define the brand’s identity. Beyond Mono A, his contributions include Mono T and other collections that expanded the possibilities of what flatware could be: functional, sculptural, and timeless.
Raacke also shaped the next generation of designers through his teaching, serving as lecturer and professor in Darmstadt, Kassel, Ulm, and Hamburg. His influence extended from the classroom to the international stage, where his work was celebrated in exhibitions such as 50 Years of Peter Raacke Design at the German Museum of Technology in Berlin.
Both prolific and pioneering, Raacke exemplifies the power of design to combine beauty with utility. His flatware for Mono continues to set the standard for clarity, precision, and durability—cutlery created not for trends, but for lasting use at the table.
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