Mono V, 5 Piece Set Place Setting

Mono V by Mark Braun

Mono V marks a milestone: the first completely new flatware concept from the traditional Mono manufactory in more than 20 years. In early 2020, Berlin-based designer Mark Braun was invited to take on this ambitious project. The goal was clear—resource-saving use of materials, streamlined production, uncompromising quality, and timeless design, all crafted in Mettmann, Germany. Two and a half years later, Mono V has established itself as a modern classic.

The inspiration came from a surprising source: the disposable fork. Designed to achieve maximum stability with minimal material, it became the spark for a flatware line that rethinks both form and function. After countless studies of shapes and materials, Braun returned to a single, powerful gesture—the bend. The resulting V-shaped embossing runs along the handle, tapering gently toward the end. This signature detail gives each piece structural strength and balance while making it possible to craft the collection from stainless steel just 1.5 mm thin.

Visually, the V creates a dynamic tension between angular precision and organic form. Surfaces, angles, and gradients interact with light to produce subtle shifts in shadow and reflection. In the hand, the flatware feels both solid and refined. The V-shaped profile also enables pieces to stack neatly, saving space in storage without sacrificing elegance.

Mono V comprises six pieces: the four traditional utensils, joined by a dessert fork and an espresso spoon. All are dishwasher safe and, after years of use, can be restored to like-new condition through Mono Service.

Production of Mono V also represents a new approach. Unlike conventional flatware, which requires up to 20 rolling steps to achieve the right thickness and balance, Mono V is stamped directly from 1.5 mm stainless steel. The still-flat form is then shaped under 120 tons of pressure before entering the grinding shop, where skilled hands give each piece its characteristic Mono finish. Knives are made of hardened blade steel and ground with a fine saw edge to ensure they glide effortlessly through bread, tomato, and more—even after years of use.

Mono V stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. It honors decades of craftsmanship while pushing forward with a clear, modern vision—flatware designed to endure, both in quality and in style.