The Double Dream of Spring by Michael Anastassiades
Sculptural Perfection
London-based designer Michael Anastassiades has created a series of occasional furniture for Herman Miller every bit as sculptural and minimalist as his well known designs for lights.
The stools and tables take on the simple form of round solid wood discs with two supporting poles in between, one in solid wood and the other in brass. The stools come in three different heights with the smallest one doubling up as an occasional table. The bar and counter stools feature a simple crossbar foot support as part of the brass pole, resembling an inverted crucifix.
The new collection was launched at Herman Miller's showroom at the Brera district of Milan during the annual design week. The double-height space featured oversized versions of Anastassiades' lights, their strong lines and spheres echoing the stools and tables, which were dotted around in the space like chess pieces in an expressive display. It was sculptural minimalism at its best and a great showcase of a consistent design vision.
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