Legald has drawn his inspiration from the architecture of Nordic summer houses, using trapeze-shaped wooden panels to mirror the house’s slatted facade. The wooden slates create a break in the uniform surface, adding a sense of depth and dynamism to the piece. The combination of oak veneer, and solid oak in the slates and base gives the piece a rich tactility. The doors are fitted with push latches, hiding unsightly handles and maintaining the unbroken facade.
The Normann Copenhagen Rib Sideboard’s generous proportions make it perfect for use in the living room as a TV stand, or as a piece of hallway storage.
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.”
