The Normann Copenhagen Pind Bar Stool takes its name from the Danish word for wooden stick, after the wooden dowels that define the design.
Honouring the timeless artisanship of classic Shaker furniture, Legald has produced a study in reimagining the classic and the contemporary. The piece’s clean expression is enhanced by the elliptical curve of the seat and backrest, creating an exceptionally comfortable experience.
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.”
