The Philosophical Egg collection was released 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. A simple design of minimalist beauty, a unique, egg-shaped opal diffuser has been paired with a rounded ceiling rose in a vibrant petrol blue finish. The result is a versatile ceiling light that can be placed across the modern home, creating a bright and inviting light; ideal for use in a cluster above a counter in a kitchen, or individually in a bedroom.
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.