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Cutipol
Portuguese cutlery made in Guimarães by a manufacturer founded in 1963 by José Ribeiro and Alice Marques. Refined design, careful ergonomics and a combination of technology and hand finishing.
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Portuguese cutlery made in Guimarães by a manufacturer founded in 1963 by José Ribeiro and Alice Marques. Refined design, careful ergonomics and a combination of technology and hand finishing.
Portuguese cutlery made in Guimarães by a manufacturer founded in 1963 by José Ribeiro and Alice Marques. Refined design, careful ergonomics and a combination of technology and hand finishing.
Cutipol presents itself as a Portuguese family manufactory entirely devoted to cutlery, with its own production in Vila Nova de Famalicão. Mesa Real does not publish dates or turnover figures it cannot document from a manufacturer source.
VIEW FULL TIMELINE →Documented distinctions per collection, with year and awarding body. This lets you choose on verifiable grounds rather than impressions.
A collection developed in collaboration with Helder Cação, Marta Gonçalves and Bernardo Lickfold and recognised with the iF Design Award 2021.
Distinction awarded to the collection by the stated body; Mesa Real only documents it.
Cutipol
Cutipol Nau Butter Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel + Resin Handle.
Cutipol
Cutipol Nau Carving Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel + Resin Handle.
Cutipol
Cutipol Nau Cheese Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel + Resin Handle.
Cutipol
Cutipol Nau Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel + Resin Handle.
Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro · 2004
One of Cutipol’s most recognisable collections; it combines stainless steel with a resin handle and received international distinctions in 2012 and 2016.
Distinguished category: Opening Ceremony silverware
Distinction awarded to the collection by the stated body; Mesa Real only documents it.
Cutipol
Table spoon from the Cutipol Goa collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel with resin handle. 67 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert spoon from the Cutipol Goa collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel with resin handle. 65 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dinner knife from the Cutipol Goa collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel with resin handle. 67 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert knife from the Cutipol Goa collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel with resin handle. 64 variants available on request.
A José Joaquim Ribeiro design recognised by the Portuguese Design Center.
Distinction awarded to the collection by the stated body; Mesa Real only documents it.
Cutipol
Cutipol Manhattan Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Manhattan Dessert Fork. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Manhattan Dessert Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Manhattan Dessert Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Continuously catalogued and historic lines of the house: pieces you can replace and extend over the years.
Designed by Manuel Aires Mateus · 2025
A contemporary reinterpretation of familiar Portuguese proportions: pure lines, subtle volume and an ergonomic study you notice the moment you lift the piece.
Cutipol
Table spoon from the Cutipol Aires Mateus collection, designed by Manuel Aires Mateus, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert spoon from the Cutipol Aires Mateus collection, designed by Manuel Aires Mateus, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dinner knife from the Cutipol Aires Mateus collection, designed by Manuel Aires Mateus, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert knife from the Cutipol Aires Mateus collection, designed by Manuel Aires Mateus, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Collections signed by designers identified by the house itself. Authorship explains the form and gives the table a verifiable story.
Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
A fluid, classic and rounded design conceived for a light and comfortable feel in the hand.
Cutipol
Cutipol Alcântara Butter Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Alcântara Carving Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Alcântara Cheese Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Alcântara Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Champagne Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
A three-piece children’s cutlery range with contoured resin handles and an ergonomic focus; the collection pays tribute to Cutipol co-founder Alice Marques.
Cutipol
Cutipol Alice Dinner Fork. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel + Resin Handle.
Cutipol
Cutipol Alice Dinner Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel + Resin Handle.
Cutipol
Cutipol Alice Table Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel + Resin Handle.
Cutipol
Cutipol Alice Wool Bag. Manufacturer reference: EST.ALI. Finishes available per manufacturer listing: MATTE BRUSHED, MATTE BRUSHED GOLD, MATTE BRUSHED ROSE GOLD, MATTE BRUSHED SILVER PLATED.
Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
A classic, timeless interpretation of flatware built around rigorous lines and balanced proportions.
Cutipol
Cutipol Athena Butter Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Athena Carving Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Athena Cheese Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Athena Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
A timeless, elegant collection whose design combines ergonomics with a restrained, sophisticated presence.
Cutipol
Cutipol Atlântico Butter Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Atlântico Carving Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Atlântico Cheese Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Atlântico Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Drop-shaped ends, a subtle central line and symmetrical proportions define a classic flatware design whose hollow-handle knives are intended to make the set feel lighter.
Cutipol
Cutipol Baguette Butter Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Baguette Carving Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Baguette Cheese Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Baguette Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Combines tradition and modernity by reinterpreting traditional handcrafted hollow-handle techniques in a contemporary design.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bali Butter Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bali Carving Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bali Cheese Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bali Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Straight lines and symmetrical proportions create an austere, minimalist and industrial aesthetic that references Bauhaus design language.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bauhaus Butter Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bauhaus Carving Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bauhaus Cheese Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bauhaus Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Smooth, rounded forms emphasize D. Maria’s classic character, while its detailing gives the collection a refined appearance.
No published images for this collection at Mesa Real right now.
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Pure, well-defined lines, simple geometry and ergonomic study define a collection with a modern, restrained design language.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
A contemporary flatware design with precise minimalist lines, combining stainless steel with a resin handle for a light, comfortable feel.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Ergonomics and simplicity of form are central to Ergo, a contemporary collection focused on comfort and function.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Straight, fine and sleek lines balance design and functionality in a contemporary stainless-steel collection.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
A modern design with smooth lines that combines artisanal production and innovation with a clear focus on comfort in use.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Handle detailing distinguishes a classic, timeless silhouette developed to retain practical everyday functionality.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Precision and geometry define Mezzo’s modern silhouette; its handcrafted construction aims to combine lightness, comfort and elegance.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Simple, elegant forms give Mio a modern, handcrafted and ergonomic character.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Rounded, filiform lines create a light minimalist silhouette; the spoon introduces the collection’s poetic moon reference while the design prioritizes comfort in the hand.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Slender, elegant lines combine with reinforced resin handles to provide a pleasant tactile surface and a visually light identity.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Piccadilly preserves traditional artisanal production techniques to create flatware with a strong presence and classic character.
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A rigorous, pared-back design with technically demanding construction; the collection aims to unite visual simplicity, solidity and ergonomics.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
Elegance and tradition are expressed through simple, ergonomic lines in a classic stainless-steel collection.
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ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro
A thin, pure and modern silhouette focused on ergonomics and a restrained visual presence.
No published images for this collection at Mesa Real right now.
ENQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY →Pieces highlighted by the Mesa Real team within the house's available catalogue.
Cutipol
Cutipol D. Maria Fish Serving Fork. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Fontainebleau Steak Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Ergo Serving Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bali Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bauhaus Moka Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Sevigné Soup Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol D. Maria Dinner Fork. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Rondo Sauce Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Champagne Pvd, Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Pieces recently added to the Mesa Real catalogue. This does not imply they are new manufacturer releases.
Cutipol
Cutipol Alice Wool Bag. Manufacturer reference: EST.ALI. Finishes available per manufacturer listing: MATTE BRUSHED, MATTE BRUSHED GOLD, MATTE BRUSHED ROSE GOLD, MATTE BRUSHED SILVER PLATED.
Cutipol
Cutipol Rib 2 Pcs With Gift Box. Manufacturer reference: RIB.2. Finishes available per manufacturer listing: MATTE BRUSHED, MATTE BRUSHED GOLD.
Cutipol
Cutipol Rib Steak Knife. Manufacturer reference: RIB.32. Finishes available per manufacturer listing: MATTE BRUSHED, MATTE BRUSHED GOLD.
Cutipol
Cutipol Fontainebleau Steak Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bauhaus Moka Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Sevigné Soup Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Bali Coffee/Tea Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Rondo Sauce Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Champagne Pvd, Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Every Cutipol reference currently published at Mesa Real, with an available image.
Cutipol
Table spoon from the Cutipol Aires Mateus collection, designed by Manuel Aires Mateus, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Table spoon from the Cutipol Goa collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel with resin handle. 67 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Table spoon from the Cutipol Moon collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel. 15 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Table spoon from the Cutipol Rondo collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert spoon from the Cutipol Aires Mateus collection, designed by Manuel Aires Mateus, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert spoon from the Cutipol Goa collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel with resin handle. 65 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert spoon from the Cutipol Moon collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel. 15 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert spoon from the Cutipol Rondo collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dinner knife from the Cutipol Aires Mateus collection, designed by Manuel Aires Mateus, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dinner knife from the Cutipol Goa collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel with resin handle. 67 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dinner knife from the Cutipol Moon collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel. 15 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dinner knife from the Cutipol Rondo collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert knife from the Cutipol Aires Mateus collection, designed by Manuel Aires Mateus, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert knife from the Cutipol Goa collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel with resin handle. 64 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert knife from the Cutipol Moon collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel. 15 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Dessert knife from the Cutipol Rondo collection, designed by José Joaquim Ribeiro, in stainless steel. 10 variants available on request.
Cutipol
Cutipol Aires Mateus Breakfast Spoon. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Champagne Pvd, Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Aires Mateus Butter Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Champagne Pvd, Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Aires Mateus Carving Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Champagne Pvd, Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Cutipol
Cutipol Aires Mateus Cheese Knife. Finishes and handle materials available per manufacturer listing: Black Pvd, Champagne Pvd, Copper Pvd, Gold Plated, Normal, Stainless Steel.
Unlike large generalist manufactories, Cutipol does not divide its attention between porcelain, glass and textiles: all of its engineering is concentrated on the object you hold in your hand throughout the meal. That specialisation explains why its cutlery feels different the moment you pick it up — the weight distribution, the edge of the handle, the precise point where the piece stops being a tool and becomes table design.
Cutipol's coloured finishes are part of the argument, not a decorative extra. The same profile changes register entirely depending on whether it is presented polished, matte or in a dark tone, which is why many tables combine two finishes from the same collection: one for everyday service and one for the long table. At Mesa Real each finish appears as its own reference, so there is no ambiguity when reordering pieces years later.
Cutipol presents itself as a Portuguese family manufactory entirely devoted to cutlery, with its own production in Vila Nova de Famalicão. Mesa Real does not publish dates or turnover figures it cannot document from a manufacturer source.
Cutipol's decisive turn is treating cutlery as a design piece with recognisable authorship, not as an anonymous accessory to the dinner service. Its collections are identified by their profile rather than by decoration.
Cutipol works with external authors — among them the architect Manuel Aires Mateus for the AM collection — alongside its own design team. Specific attributions appear in the authorship section of this page, each with its source.
All of Cutipol's engineering is concentrated on a single family of objects. The result is an unusual coherence of profile and weight: pieces from the same collection behave identically in the hand, from the coffee spoon to the steak knife.
Polished, matte or coloured: at Cutipol the finish changes the character of the table as much as the shape does. That is why each finish is treated as an independent reference rather than a secondary variant.
Cutipol's collections almost entirely renounce decorative relief. The argument is the line of the handle, the angle of the neck and the relationship between length and weight.
Cutipol states its own production in Vila Nova de Famalicão. It is a European manufactory with a short chain, not a distribution label.
Cutipol's absolute core. Each collection is offered as a complete system — table, dessert, coffee, serving — so a table can grow in stages without losing coherence.
Cutipol's most recognisable collection: a narrow, elongated resin handle with a marked contrast between handle and head. It works equally well on a minimal table and in formal service.
A continuous steel profile with no visual break between handle and head. It is the most sober reading in the catalogue and the one that lives best with decorated tableware.
A more present curve in the handle, designed around the grip. It brings movement to the table without resorting to ornament.
A contemporary design of clean lines within the house's language. Specific distinctions for this collection appear in the recognitions section, with their source.
A collection signed by the architect Manuel Aires Mateus. It reinterprets familiar Portuguese proportions with a distinctly architectural economy of line.
Current count of pieces published at Mesa Real, not the manufacturer's full catalogue.
Based on the manufacturer's own material declarations on the published pieces.
Signs the AM collection for Cutipol: a contemporary reading of familiar Portuguese cutlery proportions, with pure lines and a measured volume in the hand.
MANUFACTURER SOURCE →Responsible for Cutipol’s lines according to the brand’s official history.
MANUFACTURER SOURCE →Co-designed NAU, recognised with the iF Design Award 2021.
MANUFACTURER SOURCE →Co-designed NAU, recognised with the iF Design Award 2021.
MANUFACTURER SOURCE →Co-designed NAU, recognised with the iF Design Award 2021.
MANUFACTURER SOURCE →Only distinctions with a documented source. Mesa Real does not display seals whose usage rights are not verified.
According to Cutipol's own account, the Moon Matte Copper finish was chosen for the «Under» restaurant in Norway.
SOURCE →Cutipol states that its cutlery is used in Ritz hotels.
SOURCE →Cutipol states that its cutlery is used at Shangri-La.
SOURCE →Cutipol cites Hilton in Hong Kong among establishments using its cutlery.
SOURCE →Cutipol cites Atlantis Palm in Dubai among establishments using its cutlery.
SOURCE →According to Cutipol, Vogue selected GOA Blue Gold for the 2017 MET Gala held at MoMA.
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