The founders of Anaktae are Dianna Karvounis, who is an industrial designer, and Vivian Philippa, who studied Architecture. ANAKTAE derives from the ancient Greek word anaktor, meaning “palace”. In Minoan and Mycenaean Greece, the anaktor was much more than a royal residence: it was the heart of civic and cultural life, where the most skillful artists lived and worked alongside the ruling elite. Potters and priests, soldiers and sculptors, playwrights and philosophers, kings and courtesans all had their place in these self-contained universes – creative powerhouses where the acme of ancient Greek civilization flourished. So too, their studio embraces artisans and connoisseurs dedicated to the pursuit of perfect proportions, quality craftsmanship, and contemporary classics.
Their logo represents the continuation of our creative journey. The interlocking lines and angles resemble the sophisticated layout of the anaktor, a geometric maze of corridors, ante-rooms, temples and chambers. Inspired by the Meander or Greek Key, one of the most recognizable motifs in ancient Greece, it also symbolizes victory, unity and infinity. Named after the mythical river Meandros, it embodies the ebb and flow of ideas and the everlasting bonds of love and friendship – the perfect metaphor for their enduring but fluid partnership. They design and produce furniture, lighting and objects that express timeless elegance and subtle sophistication, contemporary classics that complement all types of interiors. Every piece is hand-crafted with natural materials such as bronze, marble and wood with minimal adornment, ensuring the same flawless finish.
