A chair is to have no backside. It should be beautiful from all sides and angles.
Hans WegnerRead
Many foreigners have asked me how we made the Danish style. And I've answered that it...was rather a continuous process of purification, and for me of simplification, to cut down to the simplest possible elements of four legs, a seat and combined top rail and arm rest.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hans Wegner emphasizes the importance of simplifying design to its essential elements.
In this quote, Hans Wegner reflects on his design philosophy, highlighting the notion that great design emerges through the process of simplification and purification. He suggests that by stripping away the unnecessary and focusing on the core components of form and function, one can achieve a timeless and elegant aesthetic, exemplified by the fundamental qualities of his iconic furniture designs.
Themes
DesignSimplicityFurniturePurificationElements
In practice
Example use cases
When discussing the principles of modern architecture at a lecture.
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