Reinvented in marble, the Normann Copenhagen Turn Table takes the effortless simplicity of the original design and imbues it with sophisticated elegance. Aptly named, the Turn Table uses rotational movement to adjust the height of the tabletop, raising the graceful circle of marble up from the bell-shaped steel base. The curvaceous base adds weight to the design, giving it a low centre of gravity that reflects its deeply functional nature. Simon Legald has created an ideal side table, perfect for a wide variety of different settings.
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.”
