Designer Simon Legald has eschewed the traditional form of the shelf, combining the expected bracket and boards into a single piece where the brackets are part of the overall aesthetic rather than a purely practical element.
The Normann Copenhagen Sten Shelf is intended to be a decorative piece as well as a functional object, allowing you to display books, vases and other objects. The organic beauty of the stone contrasts with the minimalist silhouette, a recognisable hallmark of Legald’s design work.
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.”
