Spearheading a new generation of modern cafe chairs, the Normann Copenhagen Allez Chair puts a contemporary twist on a timeless design, using modern materials to add constructive strength and versatility. The injection-moulded back, seat and legs are designed with a soft, rounded curve that draws the eye, with a subtle cutout in the backrest to aid ventilation and comfort. The chair has been designed from the ground up to work indoors and outdoors, allowing it to adapt to any environment. The chair’s muted colour palate evokes traditional cafe chairs, with a nod to modern tastes. Part of the Normann Copenhagen Allez collection.
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.”
