Material: Plywood and Fabric
Dimensions: H 70/110 W 140 D 50
Reduction intent: Today our workplaces are much more about, where to work, than sitting in an office day after day all year around. Especially after COVID-19, we have adopted our homes as an alternative workspace on a weekly basis. To be able to quickly put up a desk to work at, arise a few challenges that I have tried to solve in this project; a light stable desk, that can easily fold out when needed, and fold back again when stored. An obvious source of inspiration has been the ironing board which many people actually used as a work desk during the CV19 pandemic.
The possibility of adjusting the table up and down according to the size of the person using it, as well as the desk being able to allow a “sit/stand” working situation, is directly inspired from the ironing board.
The final design is a result of a reducing process focusing on the joints and moving parts, focusing on them to function optimally and allowing the design of the table to benefit from that.
The top of the desk is a light stiff board with rounded corners, expressing and subjecting itself to movement. The base is a strong, light and stable aluminum construction that allows room for the knees and expresses movement, flexibility and adaptation.
The necessity to focus on a true design classic
En stol der forlanger til fordybelse i naturen/Fokus på naturen.
Det er ikke materialer, produktionsmetoder, kildesortering, genanvendelse, recykling mv. der skal bringe CO2 udledningen ned, det er vores indstilling til den måde vi lever på, der skal gentænkes.
Vi skal respektere naturen i den måde vi lever på - vi kan ikke blive ved med at tære på den, så derfor skal vi indgå i den på langt højere plan.
Derfor laver jeg en stol der kun kan stå ude i naturen. Stolen er i massivt træ / en træ-klods hvori der er bearbejdet et sæde - umiddelbart frås, men jeg har hørt, set og mærket naturen og ”fået lov” til at ”lægge op til revolution” på vegne af den.
Det kan synes u bæredygtigt at lave en stol i et massivt stykke træ, men netop ved, at ”ofre” et så stort og gammelt egetræ, skal få os til at forstå sagens alvor.
Udover det revolutionære budskab er det målet at vi skal betages af det naturlige landskab vi kigger på og ved at sidde ”i træet” og dvæle ved træets overflade, dets massivitet, skal vi på vores krop mærke vigtigheden af naturen.
Samtidig med at vi bruger stolen vil den med tiden blive overtaget af flora og fauna, og evolutionært vil vi gradvist skulle vige pladsen for naturens kræfter, som den i øjeblikket viger fra os.
Projektet er bl.a. inspireret af:
- Banksy; ” The banality of the banality of evil”.
- Ditte Lysgaard Vind; Design er ikke bæredygtigt! We are a part, not apart from nature.
A chair that demands immersion in nature/Focus on nature.
It is not materials, production methods, source sorting, recycling, recycling, etc. must bring CO2 emissions down, it is our attitude to the way we live that needs to be rethought.
We must respect nature in the way we live - we cannot continue to consume it, so therefore we must participate in it on a much higher level.
That's why I make a chair that can only stand outside in nature. The chair is made of solid wood / a block of wood into which a seat has been machined - immediately fraught, but I have heard, seen and felt nature and "allowed" to "set up a revolution" on its behalf.
It may seem unsustainable to make a chair out of a solid piece of wood, but precisely by "sacrificing" such a large and old oak tree, we must understand the seriousness of the matter.
In addition to the revolutionary message, the aim is that we should be captivated by the natural landscape we look at and by sitting "in the tree" and lingering on the surface of the tree, its massiveness, we should feel the importance of nature on our body.
At the same time the chair, will eventually be taken over by flora and fauna, and we will gradually have to give way to the forces of nature, like it is currently retreating from us.
The project is inspired by:
- Banksy; "The banality of the banality of evil".
- Ditte Lysgaard Vind; Design is not sustainable! We are a part, not apart from nature.
Snedkernes Efterårsudstilling 2024:
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En stol der forlanger til fordybelse i naturen/Fokus på naturen.
Det er ikke materialer, produktionsmetoder, kildesortering, genanvendelse, recykling mv. der skal bringe CO2 udledningen ned, det er vores indstilling til den måde vi lever på, der skal gentænkes.
Vi skal respektere naturen i den måde vi lever på - vi kan ikke blive ved med at tære på den, så derfor skal vi indgå i den på langt højere plan.
Derfor laver jeg en stol der kun kan stå ude i naturen. Stolen er i massivt træ / en træ-klods hvori der er bearbejdet et sæde - umiddelbart frås, men jeg har hørt, set og mærket naturen og ”fået lov” til at ”lægge op til revolution” på vegne af den.
Det kan synes u bæredygtigt at lave en stol i et massivt stykke træ, men netop ved, at ”ofre” et så stort og gammelt egetræ, skal få os til at forstå sagens alvor.
Udover det revolutionære budskab er det målet at vi skal betages af det naturlige landskab vi kigger på og ved at sidde ”i træet” og dvæle ved træets overflade, dets massivitet, skal vi på vores krop mærke vigtigheden af naturen.
Samtidig med at vi bruger stolen vil den med tiden blive overtaget af flora og fauna, og evolutionært vil vi gradvist skulle vige pladsen for naturens kræfter, som den i øjeblikket viger fra os.
Projektet er bl.a. inspireret af:
- Banksy; ” The Banality of evil”.
- Ditte Lysgaard Vind; Design er ikke bæredygtigt! We are a part, not apart from nature.
A chair that demands immersion in nature/Focus on nature.
It is not materials, production methods, source sorting, recycling, recycling, etc. must bring CO2 emissions down, it is our attitude to the way we live that needs to be rethought.
We must respect nature in the way we live - we cannot continue to consume it, so therefore we must participate in it on a much higher level.
That's why I make a chair that can only stand outside in nature. The chair is made of solid wood / a block of wood into which a seat has been machined - immediately fraught, but I have heard, seen and felt nature and "allowed" to "set up a revolution" on its behalf.
It may seem unsustainable to make a chair out of a solid piece of wood, but precisely by "sacrificing" such a large and old oak tree, we must understand the seriousness of the matter.
In addition to the revolutionary message, the aim is that we should be captivated by the natural landscape we look at and by sitting "in the tree" and lingering on the surface of the tree, its massiveness, we should feel the importance of nature on our body.
At the same time as we use the chair, it will eventually be taken over by flora and fauna, and evolutionarily we will gradually have to give way to the forces of nature, which it is currently retreating from us.
The project is i.a. inspired by:
- Banksy; "The Banality of Evil".
- Ditte Lysgaard Vind; Design is not sustainable! We are a part, not apart from nature.
Snedkernes Efterårsudstilling 2024: https://www.se-design.dk/objekt/the-necessity-of-focusing-on-a-true-design-classic/
FDB Møbler presents, in collaboration with the renowned designers Kasper Salto and Thomas Sigsgaard, a novelty that pays tribute to the lighting design of the past and takes it into the future. The History pendant was created as a tribute to the countless lamp designers who over time have shaped the way we experience and use light in our homes. With History, Salto and Sigsgaard wanted to give a new voice to the classic design language, where the aesthetic and the functional are united in perfect balance.
With the new History pendant, Salto & Sigsgaard takes the iconic lamp shape as its starting point: a slim, conical frame of soldered wire that elegantly carries the light source, which sits discreetly under the frame and follows the base around. In the past, such frames have been hidden behind screens, but with the History pendant it comes to the fore and creates a sculptural expression where every detail gets its own place. The simple construction and refined design draw on traditions, while at the same time challenging what a lamp can be - and how it can create atmosphere in a room.
"We wanted to create a lamp where everything superfluous has been cut away. We have been inspired by the traditional lighting design, but wanted to turn the attention to something that has often been overlooked - namely the frame itself. While the frame has previously been hidden behind beautiful screens, this is emphasized here and finally gets the attention that screens have had over time," Salto & Sigsgaard say about the thoughts behind the design.
The History pendant invites light and shadow to work together in a completely new way. The open design allows the light to spread freely and creates an interesting play of shadows and lines on the walls, contributing to a dynamic and lively atmosphere. It is a lamp that both attracts the eye and creates calm.
"We have always been fascinated by how light can change the mood of a room. With the History pendant, we want to highlight the craftsmanship and consideration behind lighting design, and in this way give people a new way to experience LED," adds Thomas Sigsgaard.
Salto and Sigsgaard have previously collaborated with FDB Møbler, and their joint work is based on a love for simple, timeless and functional design, which has been the cornerstone of Danish design tradition for generations. The History pendant is another result of this shared vision - a lamp that looks back and forward at the same time, and which invites the design heritage of the past into today's modern home.
Teglgaard, has been about creating a chair that can easily be taken out when the sun's rays break through - and packed away when the weather is no longer good. Therefore, our idea was to design a good, solid and light chair that can withstand the changeable Danish weather:
"The chair arose from a need that we observed around the design studio in the inner Copenhagen; As soon as the sun peeked out, people sat down in front of front doors on the stepping stone with their coffee and mobile phone. Here came the idea for the Teglgård chair; a light, transparent and weatherproof chair that "dries quickly after a rainstorm. The chair can easily be moved around, even if several chairs are stacked.
The new garden chair for FDB Møbler is created in a combination of brushed stainless steel and woven polyester cord. The combination of materials means that it can dry quickly - even after a long summer shower. The chair only needs to be shaken once and air dried for a small amount of time before it is ready to be used again on the terrace, balcony or in the garden.
Teglgaard - Design Salto & Sigsgaard. Made by FDB møbler
"Becoming part of FDB Møbler is a great recognition and opportunity for us. A good design is in our eyes for everyone and must never be more expensive than the product needs to be. This is not to say that it should not be in good quality, because it should be, and regarding quality; FDB Møbler is completely in line with our way of thinking.
The Council Family series
The Council Family is a new series of furniture, which includes chairs and accompanying tables, designed by Kasper Salto & Thomas Sigsgaard, who make up the design duo Salto & Sigsgaard. The new Council Family series is a further development of the original Council Chair. It introduces multiple versions to increase the usage significantly. The Council Family is based on longevity, responsible sourcing and modern production methods. A fusion moulding technique that is produced via low emission raw materials, ensures that better quality is achieved while being superior in terms of environmental friendliness. The foam employed in the chairs is fire retardant and halogen-free and thus lives up to international standards and certification requirements.
See collection here
Sitting down for many hours a day is not good for your body, so the characteristics for MOTION is that it has a comfortable saddle shaped seat , - and a soft base that keeps you in konstant motion without you thinking of it.
MOTION is a 'Sit and stand' chair. It is a chair that allows you to sit in an 'open' position, meaning that the angle of your thigs and body is more than 90o.
We have made the base of the chair with a 'closed cell structure' foam, so that you can not sit still.
As we see it, there are no real style or trend in the field of ergonomic sitting, -so we feel that we are starting one with this chair...
To put it short; we have really tried to make a nice looking chair, in a field that has a lot of bombastic and clumsy designs.
The most important issue has been to make a chair that is moving you while sitting, -as many people has very 'still sitting' work, it is crucial to be in motion while working!
In 2010, we won the competition to refurbish the TCC, which was next in line for a comprehensive renovation in the UN building. The layout of the hall had been changed since Finn Juhl’s project from 1952
In Denmark, the project was administered by the Danish Ministry of Culture in close collaboration with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Danish Arts Foundation was responsible for the competition itself.
We made the project come through in close collaboration with the Danish manufacturer ONECOLLECTION.
Providing extra seating in a living room, throws up a well-known problem; the storage of these extra seats when they're not in use.
We typically put them away in a loft, cellar or garage. Conveniently out of the way when we don't need them, but inconveniently far away when we do!
When we go to collect these seats, we find that they're not fit to sit in. They are either too cold or worse; they might be damaged by the damp climate in the storage space.
To solve this problem, we examined our homes and workplaces to find a suitable and convenient place to store extra seating. We found that the bookshelf is the obvious place, as it is close to the social situation, and is in a good 'climate'. We end up with an extra seat that is; close at hand, but not in the way!
GUEST is produced by Montana
Buy it here: GUEST chair by MONTANA
Juicy is a flat pendel, that dosnt shine in your eyes, because it is build on uppon a honeycomb filter. Not in production
In the beautiful modernnistic house from 1938, designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen, we have refurbished a foyer in the center of the building. The building used to be the Danish National Radio (The Radiohouse), but is today serving the Royal Danish Music Conservatorium. The 'Auditorie Foyer' is used as a 'meetingpoint' for the students during the day, and in the nighttime it transforms into a foyer for the guests in the concerthalls.
Council Chair was made for the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the United Nations in New York in 2012.
Council Chair is produced by Onecollection
LittleBigHelp
In 2016 and 2017 the Council Chair is part of a campaign where Onecollection gives a donation to the organisation LittleBigHelp for every chair that is sold worldwide. LittleBigHelp is a NGO that works towards improving the living conditions for some of the most vulnerable women and children in West Bengal, India.
Council Lounge Chair is a lower and slightly tilted version of the original Council Chair, which was designed for the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the U.N. Headquarters in New York in 2011 by Kasper Salto and Thomas Sigsgaard. The chair offers great comfort and is ideal for lounge or lower seated conferences.
What do you need to get light in a lightbulb ?
An electric cord!
YellowFin was made for the 10 Mindcraft exhibition at Spazio Vuoto in Zona Tortona, Milan in 2010. An exhibition featuring 12 brand-new works from a selection of Denmark’s finest designers and craftspeople.
Its an ultra slim wall lamp, only 6 mm. including LED, diffuser, and cooling. It was meant to be mounted flush with the wall, and parked by magnets. When bringing the lamp out, the light turns on. YellowFin reaches out appr. 1 meter, and the 'head' can turn 360 o horizontally.
A diving bell, also known as a 'Wet bell', is a cable-suspended airtight chamber, open at the bottom like a moon pool structure that is lowered underwater. The pressure of the water keeps the air trapped inside the bell. Unlike a submarine the diving bell is not designed to move.
The new lamp from Salto & Sigsgaard, is an attempt to make a pendel-lamp which uses is light source to the full. It reflects the light one time in the aluminum reflector, and at the same time it adjusts the color of the LED lights color temperature.
When admitting that the LED light is orientated, unlike a traditional light bulb, the LED filament is pointed up towards the reflector, with the power cordentering the lamp at the open end.
The New Carlsberg Foundation is a private and independent foundation for the arts. The effort to foster and benefit the arts in the founders’ fatherland forms the core of the foundation’s charter, which was signed on 20 January 1902 by brewer Carl Jacobsen and his wife, Ottilia Jacobsen (Carlsberg Beer)
The project
The project is an adjustment of the existing interior from the 70's by Wilhelm Wohlert, as well as newly developed furniture made for NCF.
The idea of joining the floors together, as well as making the house a 'transit' for art, more than a museum, we are thrilled with, and our main idea with the furniture is taking its starting point in this.
We will work with 6 overall furniture systems whose primary goal is to 'handle' the art of the house:
1. Libraries
2. 3D boards
3. Painting Parking
4. Meeting table
5. Podiums
6. Gallery lists
We wanted to make our furniture clear and functional. They must appear as an easy-to-understand whole, but in their main groups still manage to solve their very specific tasks.
Overall, we would like our furniture to be perceived as an appliance rather than fixed building components.
In other words, we want to emphasize that they are freeing the walls, floors, ceilings, etc. of the house.
Again in order to clearly distinguish between the architecture and the furnishing.
That the house is to be a 'transit' for the art indicates that the art should not stand and 'dust'.
We must, however, acknowledge that after all, the house must keep the art for longer, but preferably shorter periods.
Therefore, we want to emphasize that the house also 'exhibits' the artworks in the best possible way, that by creating a system for storing the art so that it is exhibited simultaneously.
We therefore work with three main concepts:
Transit - Storage - Display
Under the influence of the three concepts, we therefore introduce 6 overall furniture systems. Their primary goal is to 'handle' the art of the house:
The 'Harry Potter' Library (5th floor) is structured as 4 large shelves, with books on both sides. They must divide the elongated space as a kind of 'passage' that leads one to the house's quiet place for immersion.
Between the shelves is a ladder so that all the books can be reached. The ladders are made in the same high standard as the rest of the furniture in the house, and we have made the top step bigger, so that you can park your books before using the latter.
There are daylight through skylights in two of the spaces. The remaining rooms are supplied with artificial light.
The '3D wall' is made in grey linoleum, and has a grit of holes where an assortment of different 'fittings' and shelves is developed to enable 'displaying' artworks, for a shorter or longer period. 3D 'because, it should be able to accommodate not only flat paintings, but also the small "odd size" art.
We suggest our Council Chairs in Oregon Pine around the new meeting table on the 5th floor,
We have placed our GUEST chairs around the house, and of course in the libraries among the books.
The Podiums are made in grey linoleum, and is made for the bigger size art. The podiums are made in different sizes.
The “Cuba mahogany library” is made from the wood from the old library on the 3. Floor. The library was carefully taken apart and made in to 40 different size cubes. Each cube is hand tapped together as a tribute to the very fine wood. You will see holes and cuts from the old library in the new system, but that is what library’s do; pas on history.
After we finished the furniture project, NCF asked us to remake the elevator. That we have done by adding some of the materials and structures that has been used in the furniture project, to the inside of the elevator - as a kind of appetizer.
The interior project is done in collaboration with:
Elgaard Architecture A/S
Dronningens Tværgade 4, 1.sal,
1302 København K, Denmark
Onecollection a/s
Vesterled 19,
DK-6950 Ringkøbing, Denmark
Salto& Sigsgaard has written an essay about there design ideas, way of working, and with the UN projekt and GUEST chair as examples.
Danish Crafts presented MINDCRAFT13 in Ventura Lambrate during the Fuori Salone 2013. The exhibition introduced new works from 15 skillful craftspeople and designers. All works reflected the innovation that is unfolded in contemporary Danish craft and design. MINDCRAFT13 was curated by Kasper Salto & Thomas Sigsgaard.
