In 1957, Arne Jacobsen created a futuristic and minimalist set of cutlery that is more contemporary today than ever. The cutlery gained fame through Stanley Kubrick’s film * & “2001 & ”* and is now manufactured by Georg Jensen . The cutlery was originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. When it was released in 1957, the AJ cutlery was highly controversial. Even today, Arne Jacobsen’s design seems as if it were taken straight from the future. The clean lines combine with the craftsmanship to create a shape that feels comfortable in the hand. Arne Jacobsen’s sleek shape and minimalist contours have made the AJ cutlery set a classic. Over time, it has become one of the most recognizable cutlery sets Georg Jensen . The Arne Jacobsen cutlery is manufactured by Georg Jensen from matte stainless steel.