Simon Legald and Normann Copenhagen have once again renewed their collaboration by launching "Form", a collection that reinterprets the chair and the table, combining strong design with innovative industrial production. With the name "Form", the designer refers to his research into the shape of furniture throughout history. In this collection, the table and the chair have certain characteristics in common: the table top and legs and the seat with the chair base are assembled according to the same principle, specially developed for this range. The plastic shell of the chair is combined with wooden legs (oak or walnut) that add a warm touch, or steel legs that give it a more minimalist look. Its high quality materials and curved design give it an enveloping and cocooning look. Thanks to its durable materials, Form is a collection suitable for both dining room and public environments.
A graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 2012, Simon Legald stands out for his creations that blend tradition and contemporary spirit. Furniture publisher Normann Copenhagen spotted him before he finished his studies, and their collaboration began in 2011 with the production of the Sumo footstool. The young Danish designer works on both small and large-scale projects, focusing on functionality. "In my designs, I try not to add unnecessary detail," he explains. His designs, now described as "new classics", combine simplicity and functionality. One of the collection's star products is the Ikono suspension, whose pure lines are inspired by Poul Henningsen's famous PH5 suspension. For Simon Legald, simplicity is synonymous with honesty and reveals the true identity of objects, so they need no further explanation. The aesthetics speak for themselves. Industry and crafts also play an important role in production. This combination offers a unique result. The sobriety that emanates from these objects through their curves and soft colours echoes the codes of Scandinavian design known until now, but with an extra touch of modernity.
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Normann Copenhagen
Normann Copenhagen is a furniture brand with the mission of creating original and innovative products using simple and contemporary design that stands the test of time. Founded in 1999 by Jan Andersen and Poul Madsen, the Normann Copenhagen brand features an extensive and growing range of versatile furniture, sculptural lighting, superb textiles and smart home accessories. In accordance with Normann Copenhagen's motto from the Far North: "design is a way of life, a way of thinking". The Normann Copenhagen studio produces furniture, lighting solutions and design accessories, because "nothing beats looking at the world through a magnifying glass and admiring its own shapes and colours".