Exploring his love of architecture through the Normann Copenhagen Scala Coffee Table design, Simon Legald has artfully used negative space to highlight the form of the column. The steel base of the coffee table incorporates four columns, topped with a disk of solid marble. The rich depth of the marble gives the table a luxurious aesthetic, combined with the minimalist cast of the steel base to create an enduring piece of contemporary furniture that makes the perfect centrepiece for your living room.
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.”
