What Robbe & Berking does

Robbe & Berking is a sixth-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of handcrafted silver and silver-plated cutlery, tableware, and bar accessories, founded in 1874 and headquartered in its Silbermanufaktur (silver manufactory) in Flensburg. All products are made by hand from 925 Sterling silver and 90g silver-plated materials, organized into 30+ design collections (Martelé, Alta, Dante, Riva, Atlantic, Baltic, Como, and others) that span cutlery, beakers, carafes, coffee and tea services, plates, trays, bowls, vases, candle holders, and bar accessories. Complementary revenue lines include stainless-steel cutlery, children's cutlery, and an Edelmetall-Shop (precious-metals trading subsidiary), while a separate Robbe & Berking Yachtmanufaktur builds classic yachts as an adjacent luxury vertical.

The company sells primarily direct-to-consumer through a multi-currency e-commerce platform (German, EU, US, UK storefronts) and ten company-owned retail stores in Germany and Austria, supplemented by branded counters at KaDeWe Berlin and Oberpollinger Munich. B2B channels supply luxury hotels and fine-dining establishments, anchored by named accounts such as The Dorchester London and The Chancery and reinforced by the annual Robbe & Berking Restaurant Guide (320 exclusive restaurants, 207 Michelin stars in the 2025/2026 edition). Pricing is one-time unit-based, ranging from €141 for entry silver-plated pieces to over €50,298 for top-tier Sterling silver items, with custom engraving, manufactory tours, and lifetime repair and restoration services supporting customer retention. Services such as HOST Milano trade-fair participation and the 2025 RIMOWA co-branded Cocktail Case indicate active moves to expand the brand's reach within the global luxury hospitality and lifestyle segment.

Name

Robbe & Berking

Legal name

Robbe & Berking

Website

https://robbeberking.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Robbe & Berking is a sixth-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of handcrafted silver and silver-plated cutlery, tableware, and bar accessories, selling direct-to-consumer globally and to luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants since 1874.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Silverware & Cutlery

NAICS

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (33991), Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Jewelry, Silverware & Plated Ware (3910), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Precious Metal Jewelry (Gold/Platinum/Silver) (CRAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jewelry & Watch Care Products (Tools, Cleaners, Storage) (CRAKALAK), Luxury Writing Instruments & Desk Accessories (CRAKAEAI)

Keywords

• Silver cutlery manufacturing
• Luxury tableware
• Handcrafted silverware
• Silver-plated cutlery
• Bar accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Flensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Silver Cutlery Sales: One-time sales of handcrafted silver and silver-plated cutlery, tableware, bar accessories, and decorative items. Products range from entry-level items (€141) to luxury pieces (€50,298+). Revenue generated through direct retail and e-commerce channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Robbe & Berking manufactures and sells handcrafted silver and silver-plated cutlery, stainless steel cutlery, tableware, and bar accessories from its Silbermanufaktur in Flensburg, Germany. The portfolio spans 30+ design collections (Martelé, Alta, Dante, Riva, etc.) in 925 Sterling silver and 90g silver-plated variants, complemented by custom engraving, repair/restoration, and manufactory tour services.

Product overview

Robbe & Berking is a luxury silverware manufacturer offering handcrafted silver and silver-plated cutlery, tableware, and bar accessories made entirely by hand in Flensburg, Germany since 1874. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: Silberne & Versilberte Bestecke (Silver & Silver-plated Cutlery), Edelstahlbestecke (Stainless Steel Cutlery), and Tafelgeräte (Tableware including beakers, carafes, coffee/tea services, plates, bowls, and vases). These are complemented by Bar-Kollektionen (Bar Collections) featuring shakers, glasses, and bar accessories, plus services such as custom engravings, manufactory tours, and repair/restoration. The cutlery lines are organized into distinct design collections including Martelé (signature hand-hammered), Alta (modern), Dante (elegant), Riva (sophisticated), and others. Products are offered in multiple alloys: 925 Sterling Silver, 90g silver-plated, and 150g massiv versilbert (solid silver-plated), with some items available in gilded versions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Martelé: Handmade silver-plated and sterling silver cutlery and tableware products
• Alta
• Dante
• Riva
• Atlantic
• Baltic
• The Box
• RIMOWA x ROBBE & BERKING

Products and services

• Silver & Silver-Plated Cutlery Handcrafted silver and silver-plated cutlery sets across multiple design collections (Martelé, Alta, Dante, Riva, Belvedere, etc.), available in 925 Sterling silver and 90g silver-plated variants for affluent consumers and luxury hospitality.
• Stainless Steel Cutlery Stainless steel cutlery collections (Atlantic, Baltic, Como, Jardin, Lago, Ostfriesen, Pax, Scandia, Topos, York) providing durable everyday alternatives to silver for daily-use consumers and hospitality.
• Tableware (Tafelgeräte) Comprehensive tableware collection including beakers, carafes, coffee/tea services, plates, trays, bowls, vases, napkin rings, breakfast items, candle holders, caviar accessories, and champagne items in silver, silver-plated, or gilt finishes.
• Bar Collections Bar accessories including cocktail shakers, strainers, whiskey cups, bar carts, and bar accessories in Belvedere, Dante, Martelé, and the RIMOWA x Robbe & Berking limited-edition cocktail case.
• Children's Cutlery (Kinderbestecke) Silver and stainless steel cutlery designed for children, marketed for natural antibacterial properties and sustainability as an entry-level luxury gift line.
• Custom Engraving Service Hand engraving service for personalizing silver items with initials, special dates, or dedications, creating unique pieces with emotional significance for gifting and commemorative use.
• Repair & Restoration Service Professional repair and restoration services for older Robbe & Berking cutlery pieces, enabling multi-generational use and preservation of family heirlooms.
• Manufactory Tours (Manufaktur-Führungen) Guided tours of the silver manufactory in Flensburg allowing visitors to experience how silver cutlery is created using traditional tools and techniques; marketed as a gift experience.
• RIMOWA x Robbe & Berking Cocktail Case Limited-edition cocktail case resulting from a strategic collaboration between Robbe & Berking and RIMOWA, merging two German heritage brands to target affluent consumers of luxury travel and bar accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products last a lifetime and beyond - company offers repair and restoration services for older pieces, enabling multi-generational use.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RIMOWAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025RIMOWA x Robbe & Berking collaboration created an exclusive, limited edition Cocktail Case combining RIMOWA's luxury travel luggage expertise with Robbe & Berking's silver craftsmanship. The collaboration merges two German heritage brands known for craftsmanship and quality, targeting affluent consumers who appreciate luxury travel and bar accessories.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lalique: French luxury maison producing crystal tableware, decorative objects, and barware. Adjacent in luxury table-setting category with overlap in barware and hospitality gifting, though primary materials are crystal rather than silver.
• Hermès: French luxury maison with a tableware and home division producing premium cutlery and table accessories (e.g., Cheval d'Orient collection). Competes for ultra-affluent gift and hospitality buyers, though as part of a much broader luxury portfolio.
• WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik): German premium housewares and cutlery manufacturer with deep presence in the same DACH retail channels. Comparable in stainless steel and silver-plated cutlery, though broader in cookware and operating at greater scale with more mass-market positioning.
• Zwilling J.A. Henckels: German cutlery and cookware manufacturer with broad stainless steel and silver-plated cutlery lines. Overlaps in cutlery category and German manufacturing heritage, but operates at higher volume / lower price points with less handcraft focus.

Direct peers

• Ercuis: French silverware manufacturer producing sterling silver and silver-plated cutlery, tableware, and giftware for luxury hospitality and consumers. Competes in similar premium B2B and B2B2C channels with comparable product format.
• Christofle: French luxury silverware and tableware manufacturer founded in 1830, with comparable handcrafted silver and silver-plated cutlery, tableware, and barware sold to luxury hospitality and affluent consumers globally. Closest direct peer in category, scale, and customer base.
• Puiforcat: French luxury silversmith founded in 1820, handcrafting sterling silver and silver-plated cutlery and tableware for Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury retail. Highly comparable on craftsmanship positioning, customer base, and premium pricing.
• Georg Jensen: Danish heritage silver and tableware brand with deep roots in Scandinavian design, offering silver hollowware, cutlery, and jewelry. Comparable as a heritage-driven luxury silverware brand with strong global retail footprint and similar premium positioning.
• Sambonet: Italian manufacturer of silver-plated and stainless steel cutlery and hollowware serving both luxury hospitality (hotels, restaurants) and affluent consumers. Directly competes in professional silver cutlery with similar B2B/B2C channel mix.

Emerging players

• Buccellati: Italian heritage luxury silver and gold maison known for hand-engraved silver pieces and tableware. Comparable in craftsmanship positioning and silver-product heritage, though primary category is fine jewelry and silver accessories rather than cutlery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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