SLEEK, SIMPLE AND SHARP DESIGN

摘要

In 1932 Carl Pott joined his father's firm in Solingen, Germany, and apprenticed for three years before he developed a progressive generation of cutlery design. Influenced by both the Bauhaus and Werkbund schools of thought, Carl Pott renounced florid ornamentation and decorative adornment, preferring a more fluid, sculptural form. Aesthetically pleasing in its simplicity and functionality, the Model 2716, designed in 1935, transformed modern cutlery. Its sleek and simple look was awarded the Diplom d'Honneur at the World Fair of 1937 and encouraged Pott to expand upon this clean new form. He designed a range of flatware that was durable in style and quality. The Pott style reflected both the traditional handcrafting taught to him by his father, Carl Pott, Sr., and the creative contributions of many leading names in the field of applied arts.