Using a mixture of solid wood and oak veneer to create an organic and stylish piece of furniture, Simon Legald cements his place as one of the most versatile contemporary Scandinavian designers. The Rib Dresser’s striking facade takes inspiration from Nordic summer houses, using trapeze-shaped wooden panels to create a slatted effect.
This dresser features four internal drawers, cleverly concealed within the architectural piece’s front. Constructed from lacquered and solid oak like the other pieces in the Rib collection, the dresser is an enduring piece of quality furniture, ideally suited to a wide range of homes.
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.”
