# Matte Charcoal Cutlery The Oslo 5-Piece Collection in Black is Stylishly Masculine By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matte-charcoal-cutlery References: [chapters.indigo](http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/house-and-home/oslo-5-piece-cutlery-set/849651001444-item.html) The [Oslo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys) 5-Piece flatware collection is made up of matte charcoal cutlery that will make people's dining arrangements very memorable. A refreshing change from the typical silver finish of everyday utensils, this [flatware set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1) adds a stylish flair without seeming too over-the-top. Unlike its gold counterpart, the matte charcoal cutlery collection adds a masculine anchor to [table settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-entertaining) that is more eye-catching than domineering. Made in Portugal by one of its oldest flatware manufacturers, the Oslo matte charcoal cutlery collection is comprised of a salad fork, dinner fork, dinner knife, tablespoon and teaspoon. Although a bit on the pricey side, the utensils will last a lifetime. The cutlery is dishwasher safe, yet handwashing is recommended. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Matte Black Cutlery:** A rise in demand for matte black cutlery in the tableware industry driven by consumers’ willingness to experiment with unconventional dining setups. - **Gender-specific Tableware:** A new trend towards more gender-specific tableware designs, with a focus on masculine styles in the cutlery industry. - **Sustainability in Tableware Manufacturing:** A growing trend towards sustainable materials and eco-friendly practices in manufacturing of tableware, especially cutlery. ### Where This Applies - **Tableware:** Matte black cutlery and gender-specific designs are disrupting the traditional tableware industry, offering consumers more diverse and stylish options. - **Flatware Manufacturing:** Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the manufacturing of flatware can reduce environmental impact and attract consumers seeking more socially and environmentally responsible products. - **Fine Dining:** Fine dining restaurants are increasingly incorporating unconventional cutlery and tableware designs in their setup, creating unique and memorable dining experiences for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Machine-Made Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcode-flatware.md) - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md) - [Modern Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trasa-home.md) - [Luxe Cheese Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-cheese-knives.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md)