Balsa
The Story
Balsa is a member of the mallow family. It grows extremely rapidly, up to 90 ft (27m) in 10–15 years. The speed of growth accounts for the lightness of the wood. Because it is low-density but high in strength, Balsa is a very popular material to use when model making and the very first models of Balsa Flatware were made using this versatile wood.
German Design Award Special
The Balsa Cutlery range has won The prestigious German Design Special Award. Prizes are only awarded to projects that truly represent pioneering contributions to the German and International Design landscape.
iF Homestyle Award
Awarded to the Balsa Cutlery range, the IF Homestyle Award is for excellence in product design for home appliances in the Chinese market.
Red Dot Design Award
Awarded to our latest range Balsa Mirror, the accolade of the Red Dot Design Award, the “Red Dot”, is an internationally recognised quality label for excellent design.
Good Design Award
Award to Balsa Mirror, the Chicago Athenaeum presents the GOOD DESIGN Awards Program for the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic designs produced around the world.
The Details
Balsa cutlery was sculpted by William in balsa wood, carving slices into the wood – creating minimal straight lines and simplest design details. Soft edges were then sanded around each piece making the cutlery feel wonderful to hold. The knife has a hook on the bottom of the handle which sits over your little finger when you hold the knife, the feeling is tactile and very reassuring. Balsa is made in 18/10 stainless steel and is available in mirror finish only.
