FLOS SPACE transformed into a special venue

"String Lights" and "IC Lights," after their debut at Milan Salone in April and subsequent presentations in the Netherlands and New York in September, are finally making their domestic debut in Japan. This exhibition features an installation by designer Michael Anastassiades himself, transforming FLOS SPACE into a truly special environment.

"String Lights" is a suspension light inspired by the orderly arrangement of power lines seen from train windows. Available in two main body shapes—round and isosceles triangle—various combinations are possible by altering the cord's path. The product embodies a simple, minimalist aesthetic, stripped of all non-essentials.


"IC Lights" draws inspiration from the fluid movements of world-class juggler Tony Duncan's body and balls, as well as from vintage photographs of the renowned juggler Paul Cinquevalli, who was active from the 19th to the 20th century.

The diffuser, made of blown glass, comes in two sizes: 200mm and 300mm. The collection includes table, floor, bracket, and suspension versions. The "IC" in IC Lights stands for Identification Code, referencing the immigration codes used by UK authorities to classify the country of origin for immigrants.


"String Lights"Scheduled for release in November
12M Floorswitch: ¥132,000~
Wallrose: ¥116,000~
22M Floorswitch: ¥143,000~
Wallrose: ¥127,000~
*Available in 4 types: 12M and 22M cords, with either floor switch or rosette type.

"IC Lights"Scheduled for release this winter
Price undecided

String & IC Lights
Installation by Michael Anastassiades
Period: October 24 (Fri) – November 7 (Fri). Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Hours: 11:00 – 18:00
Venue: FLOS SPACE
PMC Building 8F, 1-23-5 Higashi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

FLOS Japan
Tel. 03-3582-1468 (10:00 – 18:00, closed Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
http://japan.flos.com/


Michael Anastassiades
Born in Cyprus in 1967. Based in London. Studied industrial design and engineering at the Royal College of Art in London.
Established his own studio in London in 1994. He occasionally opens his studio and residence to the public for limited periods as an open house, providing an ideal platform. At EuroLuce 2013, in addition to his FLOS presentations, he also exhibited his own Michael Anastassiades brand.
His designs are characterized by their simplicity, craft sensibility, and ability to evoke emotion. Anastassiades' works are included in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the V&A Museum.
Since his collaboration with Studio Mumbai in 2006, he has worked with numerous clients, including leading architects worldwide such as David Chipperfield and John Pawson, as well as for boutique designs for Sergio Rossi and installations for Swarovski.