Designed as a homage to the mysterious pendant that appears in the famous Altar painting of Piero della Francesca in the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, the Philosophical Egg collection is defined by its unique, egg-shaped opal diffuser. An uncomplicated, minimalist design that can effortlessly integrate into an array of styled spaces, the alluring opal glass and striking petrol blue ceiling rose form a stylish design that can be placed across the modern home. Ideal for use in a cluster above a table or along a corridor, the geometric design is perfectly timeless, providing both an inviting and practical lighting atmosphere.
Positioned between fine art and design, Michael Anastassiades creates objects that are minimal, utilitarian and almost mundane, yet full of vitality one might not expect.
He launched his studio in 1994 to explore contemporary notions of culture and aesthetics through a combination of product, furniture and environmental design. The studio’s philosophy is a continuous search for eclecticism, individuality, and timeless qualities in design.
Michael Anastassiades trained as a civil engineer at London’s Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine before taking a masters degree in industrial design at the Royal College of Art. He lives and works in London.