In designing the Normann Copenhagen Timb Dining Armchair, Simon Legald has reduced the dining chair to its barest essentials, prioritising functionality and the purity of materials to create something authentic and timeless. The simple wood structure is secured with traditional dowel joints, removing the need for screws, and putting the focus wholly on the beautiful wood. Standing as a testament to expert craftsmanship, the chair has exceptional ergonomics, with gently curved backrests and slender armrests that allow you to relax for hours around your dining table.
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.”
