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Legend
solid wood bookcases I designed by Christophe Delcourt
see index p. 215
Designed by Christophe Delcourt in 2007, Legend has become one of Roche Bobois’ iconic pieces. Its design pays homage to trees, which are
the source of life and provide a continuous material supply. The mounts and shelves echoe the imperfections of nature, where nothing is exactly
vertical or horizontal. Legend also symbolises Roche Bobois’ first step toward eco-design, which recognises the man-made effects on the earth’s
environment and the importance of changing the activities of furniture designers, manufacturers, and distributers. To celebrate its ten-year
anniversary, three new versions of the classic model have been released while staying true to the original concept: made entirely out of solid wood,
they are assembled without any metal connections and free of chemical finishes, resulting in a piece that seems to come directly from nature.
