With Journal Desk, Simon Legald offers a desk that is functional down to the last detail and particularly aesthetic. Produced by Normann Copenhagen, it is composed of a coloured table top and a light steel frame. With Journal, the designer wanted to create a desk suited to the needs of our time.It blends easily with all interior styles. In addition, the relatively small size of this desk means that it does not take up too much space. Its monochrome appearance is interrupted by an oak edge that gives a warm tone to the whole. The desk top has cable outlets while a steel shelf under the table provides space for storing pens. The details of the Journal Desk contribute to a pleasant working environment and encourage the emergence of good ideas. The Normann Copenhagen desk is delivered in an easy to assemble flat pack.
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".