"Inspired by the idea of ancient ornaments that we admire as cultural testimonies, we chose a gold finish for the Special Edition as a symbol of eternity, rather than luxury."
- Michael Anastassiades

As the IC Collection turns ten, Flos looks back at this incredible design and its many iterations: against the backdrop of Barcelona's Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion, the essential balancing act of the design feels as iconic and powerful as its surroundings. To mark the first decade of this timeless icon, Flos released a special, numbered edition, the IC 10 Anniversary, in which three versions of the design are rendered in 24 carat gold.

In 10 years, IC has evolved as a family of lights that build on the composition's effortless equilibrium, including floor, ceiling, wall and table, as well as outdoor. To honor its first decade, the design appears in 24 carat gold, a finish chosen to symbolize eternity, as a celebratory trio of table, floor and suspension versions. The collection expands further with a new maxi IC, defined by a supersized sphere with a 45 cm diameter. Also in gold, the floor, suspension and table iterations of this giant marvel offer a surreal approach to the design's lightness.

Like the other pieces in his IC Light Series, the IC F1 Floor Lamp balances designer Michael Anastassiades' love of industrial simplicity with intricate symbolism. It provides diffused light through a mouth blown opaline sphere, which is held up by a brass-plated steel, black or chrome frame. There is a dimmer on the power cord. Discover the complete IC Lights collection here. Inspiration behind the design: Poise is powerful: That's the message Michael Anastassiades offers with his IC Light Series. From the skillful balance of the sphere and baton that invokes thoughts of a dexterous juggler's act to the lamp's name-IC, a reference to the identity code used to evaluate immigrants entering the UK-the designer makes a commanding statement.