Enhanced by the use of lacquered wood, the Drape High Back Lounge Chair revels in a multitude of different textures, from tactile fabric to smooth leather and warm wood. This latest collaboration between Simon Legald and Normann Copenhagen has produced a collection of shapely lounge chairs, each one perfectly proportioned, designed to create a beautiful oasis of calm in your living spaces.
The armrests and seat back cradle the sitter, draped like cloth across the sturdy wooden base. The use of wood lends the piece an artisanal warmth, showcasing Legald’s trademark authenticity and understanding of materials.
Simon Legald studies design at the The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and will graduate in the Summer of 2012. His work consists of both small- and large scale products.
“Honesty is what makes a product understandable, and is what describes functionality of the products. If you understand the product, it doesn’t need any explanation. The essence of my design is for it to be bought and used. Therefore it has to satisfy not only the functional aspects, but also the psychological- and aesthetic needs. For me simplicity describes the true identity of objects, and makes them trustworthy. In my designs I try not to add any unnecessary details. I work with simplicity by highlighting the necessities instead of hiding them. It gives the product a simple and honest expression.”
