Simon Legald’s inspiration for the form of the Rib collection, including the Low Sideboard are the facades of 1960’s Nordic summer houses, which are often adorned with vertical slats. This playful form is recreated in Legald’s design for Normann Copenhagen in the form of trapezoidal wooden panels, a whimsical yet timeless design with endless appeal.
Crafted in oak, the Rib Sideboard is an incredibly durable piece, set to be part of your home for years to come.
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.”
