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Each piece in the Folk candle holder range is different but shares the same characteristics, creating a family of objects which work together or individually (+ slideshow).

The inspiration for the collection of holders came from the idea that humans all share the same basic characteristics, but have different body shapes.

“People all share the same basic characters, but it is the details and proportions that set them apart,” Simon Legald told Dezeen.

“Each candle holder has its own expression but share the same DNA,” he said. “It was important for the different pieces to be able to function by themselves as well as together with the other family members.”

The collection consists of a tray, candlestick tray, two different styles of candlestick, a candle holder and a tea light holder. The smaller objects fit perfectly into the trays to create a variety of use and display options.

Each piece comes in two different colours from a palette that includes a pale blue, burgundy, three shades of grey and a bright yellow.

“The colours were chosen to provide a classic feel, said Legald. “These colours make the series easy to combine and create one’s own style and feeling.”

Legald began working for Normann Copenhagen as an intern two and a half years ago while studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and has since become the company’s senior house designer.

“I have learned more about design the last year than have the past six years,” said Legald. “Co-founder and CEO Jan Normann Andersen is a mentor for me, he knows so much about design and production, and helps me become better at what I do.”

Here’s some information from the designer:

Normann Copenhagen presents the Folk range of candle holders

Danish designer Simon Legald has designed a range of timeless candle holders for Normann Copenhagen made to be combined in many ways. The range consists of four different candle holders and a tray with a simple, minimalistic feel. The silhouettes, which are neither round nor square, give the Folk range their character and own unique expression.

Simon Legald’s design is, among other things, characterised by his carefully thought out attention to detail. He has worked on the shapes, sizes and edges of Folk, so that the small candle holders fit perfectly into the trays. The asymmetric positioning of the sticks on the base is a discreet detail that makes the design more dynamic to look at.

Simon Legald explains: “I wanted to create a little family of cohesive products. Each candle holder should have its own expression but share the same DNA. It was important for the different pieces to be able to function by themselves as well as together with the other candle holders in the set.”

The Folk range consists of five different pieces, each in two different colours. The colours in this series range from three classic shades of grey to light blue, burgundy and yellow. The colours have been chosen to make the range interesting and make it easy to combine the candle holders according to one’s taste and decor.

Colours: Light grey, grey, dark grey, light blue, burgundy, yellow
Material: Zinc
Dimensions:
Tray: H: 1 cm x L: 21,7 cm x D: 9,8 cm, 17,5 GBP
Candlestick Tray: H: 16,5 cm x L: 18,8 cm x D: 9,8 cm
Candlestick: H: 12,6 cm x L: 10,5 cm x D: 9,3 cm
Candle Holder: H: 3 cm x L: 10,5 cm x D: 9,3 cm
Tealight Candle Holder: H: 2,6 cm x L: 10,5 cm x D: 9,3 cm, 12 GBP

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Danish designer Simon Legald has created a set of stacking melamine trays with softly rounded edges for design brand Normann Copenhagen (+ slideshow).

Simon Legald designed the Nabo Trays in small, medium and large variations, with raised edges and handles on each end.

“Nabo” is the Danish word for neighbour, and Legald designed the set around this idea.

“It’s a bit like neighbours in a residential neighbourhood where the houses have the same basic shape, but windows, doors, gardens and décor are different,” Legald explained, referring to how the trays fit together.

“I thought it was interesting how you could vary the few elements of an archetypal tray to retain similarity while the expression changes,” he added.

The largest tray is long and flat with low edges, and features openings at one end to allow liquids to run off if necessary.

The medium tray is smaller and deeper with more storage space, while the smallest tray is deeper still and designed to hold larger items like glasses and bowls.

The matte-finish trays come in three colour sets: dusty green, rich red and classic grey.

Here’s some information from the designer:

Normann Copenhagen presents the Nabo Trays

The Danish designer Simon Legald has created a series of trays with a softly rounded silhouette and subtle details for Normann Copenhagen. Their design is clean and minimalistic with a friendly and naive expression. Nabo comes as a set of three trays of different sizes and colours.

The carefully considered details give each Nabo Tray an individual character, and the variations among them make the series both aesthetically pleasing and easy to use. The large tray has openings at one end, letting the water run off easily when you rinse it. The medium tray is ideal for storing oils and spices, for example, while the high edges of the smallest make it an ideal serving tray for glasses and bottles.

Simon Legald says: “I got the idea for Nabo one day when I was sitting down, drawing different shapes. I like the fusion of round and square, and so I began to think about what type of product that form would be suitable for. This led me quickly to the idea of a tray. I thought it was interesting how you could vary the few elements of an archetypal tray to retain similarity while the expression changes – a bit like neighbours in a residential neighbourhood where the houses have the same basic shape, but windows, doors, gardens and décor are different.”

Nabo is made in melamine and available in three different colour combinations – a dusty green, a rich red and classic grey version. The trays are dishwasher-safe, making them practical for everyday use.

Colours: Grey, Red & Green
Material: Melamine
Dimensions: H: 6,8 cm x L: 43,4 cm x 23,4 cm

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