{"title":"Michael Anastassiades","description":"Born in Cyprus in 1967, he studied civil engineering and industrial design in London, where he opened his studio in 1994. His products, environmental design projects and experimental works often cross the boundaries between different creative fields. His work encompasses both industrial production and craftsmanship and is guided by a poetic yet rigorous interpretation of technology, materials and function. He has received numerous prizes and awards, including a Compasso d'Oro. His works are exhibited in major international museums such as the MoMA in New York and the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum.","products":[{"product_id":"trumpet-flower-vase","title":"Trumpet","description":"Inspired by the trumpet-blowing White Rabbit that Alice follows down the rabbit\nhole to Wonderland, Michael Anastassiades's Trumpet vases are produced the\nsame way as the bell of this ancient wind instrument. He chose for one of the\nmost traditional techniques of hand-turned metal, whereby a disk of metal, usually\nbrass, is formed. Its diameter is then progressively narrowed to the size of a finger,\nwhich allows the piece to be welded to the rest of the object's body. This process is\nused to build most wind instruments. In Anastassiades's poetic eye, it gives shape\nto flower vases whose convex underside curves up into the shaft as an ulterior\nconnection to the shape of the object by which it was inspired. Available in two\nversions, brass and silver-plated brass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e##SPECIFICATION##\u003cbr\u003eFlower vase with narrow neck. 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A new kitchen accessory, a discreet yet significant connection between the present and the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e##SPECIFICATION##\u003cbr\u003eInduction adapter for espresso coffee maker in multiply (AISI 430, aluminum, 18\/10 stainless steel). Handle in stainless steel and silicone.","brand":"Alessi USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44048520347788,"sku":"MA02","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/9262\/9644\/files\/01_MA02.jpg?v=1744971786"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/9262\/9644\/collections\/Anastassiades-Michael.jpg?v=1744971779","url":"https:\/\/ilessi.com\/collections\/michael-anastassiades.oembed","provider":"Alessi USA Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}