The Pott 35 flatware is an expression of mid-century German rigor. Created in 1979 at the explicit request of the City of Cologne for its official flatware, this collection stands as a powerful, public statement on enduring form.
Its strength lies in its Bauhaus-inspired proportions: broad, weighty handles and a strikingly geometric profile. The set’s visual power is anchored by its distinctive five-tine fork — a hallmark of its sophisticated, functional design.
Every element reflects Carl Pott’s commitment to clarity and precision in stainless steel. Handcrafted in Germany to the highest standards, the five-piece setting is a statement of timeless design, where bold form meets lasting, commanding function.
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The true design legacy of Pott flatware began in 1932, when Carl Pott joined his father's (Carl Hugo Pott) workshop and immediately established his reputation as a brilliant, uncompromising flatware designer. Rejecting the decorative flourishes of his era, Pott stripped cutlery down to a functionalist ideal, treating design as meticulous, surgical calculation. This commitment quickly earned him recognition on a grand scale: in the 1950s, Pott flatware was chosen for the initial flatware of Deutsche Lufthansa passenger machines, and his Pott 22 pattern (designed 1955) achieved global icon status as the official flatware for the 1972 Olympic Village in Munich. Carl Pott's work is celebrated as a high-water mark of modern and mid-century functionalism, proving that true simplicity possesses lasting, official weight.
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