Designed by Simon Legald, the Ex bench from Normann Copenhagen embodies timeless aesthetics and versatile functionality. Made from lightweight, corrosion-resistant extruded aluminium, it is equally at home in residential areas or in busy environments such as canteens or schools. Its sleek design showcases minimalist lines, angular legs and spaced slats that facilitate water run-off, making the Ex collection a perfect choice for indoor and outdoor use. Aluminium is both robust and lightweight, giving the banc Ex exceptional durability against the elements. Its natural resistance to corrosion and rot ensures that it will retain its beauty and functionality over time. The elegant design of the Ex collection edited by Normann Copenhagen combines an aluminium slatted top and seats with a stable base with slightly sloping legs, combining form and function. The banc Ex is a timeless piece, ideal for embellishing and simplifying your everyday life. The collection also contains the table Ex.
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".