Dissecting at the Table

Dis­sect­ing at the Table is a unique cut­lery concept that draws inspir­a­tion from the world of sur­gic­al instru­ments. The goal of this design was to chal­lenge tra­di­tion­al eat­ing habits and bring pre­ci­sion, focus, and min­im­al­ism to the din­ing exper­i­ence.

The set is sleek, del­ic­ate, and sharp—intentionally resem­bling med­ic­al tools. Just like a sur­geon at the oper­at­ing table, the diner becomes highly aware of each move­ment. Instead of large por­tions and quick bites, the user makes small, pre­cise cuts and pays close atten­tion to every ges­ture. This trans­forms the act of eat­ing into a slower, more mind­ful ritu­al.

Ori­gin­ally presen­ted in 2008 at the “Ver-rückt” exhib­i­tion at the Swiss Nation­al Museum in Zurich, this pro­ject ques­tions and redefines our rela­tion­ship with food and table­ware.

Dis­sect­ing at the Table is more than a set of utensils—it’s a con­ver­sa­tion starter and an artist­ic explor­a­tion of design, beha­vi­or, and cul­ture.