Enjoy thinking SOPHIA’s New concept collection Enjoy Thinking

Everybody agrees that life is not so easy We aimed to design today and that the future looks uncertain. At times like these, we all feel the need unique objects that to make our life at home better, more would help us set up comfortable and peaceful and we look back to the past with nostalgia, our own pleasant at all those things that have remained private world, constant and beautiful and true. That is why Nostalgia is a strong deco to help us tell tendency today. And that is why our own personal we chose Ancient Greece – constant, beautiful, authentic and true – as a source home story. of inspiration for our new brand. So our creative team – designer Alexandra, family, friends and co-workers – got together to see how to give a fresh look to Nostalgia.

3 It was an exciting, creative journey. We looked at the precious heritage of Ancient Greece – the wise sayings of philosophers and the exquisite statues – and selected those that inspired us and made us think and wonder. Owls The symbol of wisdom Then we let our imagination free. Adding color, humor and contemporary lifestyle touches, we created thoroughly modern hand-finished objets. We chose to call this brand “Sophia” – a Greek word that means “wisdom” – because ancient Greek wisdom is timeless and amazingly relevant today. And we are pleased to present the accessories collection entitled “Enjoy Thinking”, based on the concepts of Beauty, Health, Victory, Endurance, Strength and Wisdom.

WISE SOPHIA WISDOM “The only true wisdom is in “Wisdom alone is the science “Wisdom begins in wonder” knowing you know nothing” of other science” –Socrates –Socrates –Plato 25x10x9cm — 100% ceramine 27x11x10cm — 100% acrylic 27x10.5x9cm — 100% acrylic S221411 S223311 S222511

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7 Every handmade item has character, beauty, emotion and a unique look thanks to authentic motifs and patterns, vivid color or individual design. Delicately combining eternity with modernity, every item is a gift from yesterday, to enjoy today and tomorrow.

9 Statues SOPHIA introduces three beautiful envoys from the Golden Era of Classic Greece, dressed up in cool colors to feel at home in contemporary interiors.

Carefully crafted and hand—finished, each item stands on a cubic base with a discreet engraving of a philosopher’s epigram. Proof that Beauty and SOPHIA make a perfect couple… In natural ceramine.

11 Head of Hygeia Hygeia – Greek for “health” – was the ancient goddess and protector of the health of the body and soul. SOPHIA’s modern version of the goddess’ portrait is inspired by the 4th century BC original by sculptor Skopas. Serene and wearing an imperceptible smile, this Hygeia is ready to live in a modern home promising good health to its inhabitants.

EXTRA LARGE “Health and mind are two wonderful things in life” –Menander 45x19χ25cm — 100% Ceramine S220428

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MINI SMALL Medium LARGE C5th BC “All in good measure” –Cleobulus “All in good measure” –Cleobulus “A sound mind in a healthy body” 11x4χ4.5cm — 100% Ceramine 16x7χ8cm — 100% Ceramine 23x11x13cm — 100% Ceramine 34x17x18cm — 100% ceramine S220513 S220416 S220322 S220123

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13 Marathon Boy The head of a victorious young athlete – part of a 4th century BC statue in the manner of the celebrated sculptor Praxiteles – combines innocence and grace. It symbolizes happiness for a victorious effort and belief in the wonderful possibilities of the future.

EXTRA LARGE “Good habits formed at youth make all the difference” –Aristotle 45x23x21cm — 100% Ceramine S220241

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SMALL MEDIUM LARGE “Only the educated are free” “Only the educated are free” “An honest man is always achild” –Epictetus –Epictetus –Socrates 17x7x9cm — 100% Ceramine 25x13x10cm — 100% Ceramine 32x16x14cm — 100% Ceramine S220232 S220134 S220339

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15 Male Torso Physical perfection is personified in this nude male torso, inspired from an exhibit at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. Its strong and muscular chest is in the style of the famed sculptor Polykleitus and stands as a symbol of powerful virility and manhood.

Large “The measure of a man is what he does with power” –Plato 38x15x12cm — 100% Ceramine S220250

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Small Medium “Well begun is half done” “Courage is knowing what not to fear” –Aristotle –Plato 16x7x6cm — 100% Ceramine 22x8x8cm — 100% Ceramine S220143 S220348

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17 Nike “Nike” – or victory – was much sought after in the ancient Greek world where city-states like Athens and Sparta were often at war with each other.

The goddess Nike was often represented with wings — to warn that victory could easily fly away to the other side and to show that winning could be transient and short-lived. Very wise — and another opportunity to bring some Ancient Greek “Sophia” in the contemporary home. In natural ceramine.

19 Winged Nike The celebrated 2nd c. BC winged Nike statue found in the island of Samothrace has been among the Louvre’s most popular exhibits for decades. Immortalizing the female form in graceful movement, SOPHIA’s handmade statuette speaks of beauty, dynamism and triumph.

LARGE “The good is the beautiful” –Plato Nike Statue Nike Statue BIG 44x29x9cm — 100% Ceramine H85cm — 100% Ceramine H140cm — 100% Ceramine S228060

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SMALL MEDIUM “Excellent things are rare” “Be as you wish to seem” –Heraclitus –Socrates 19x9x7 cm — 100% Ceramine 23x11x11cm — 100% Ceramine S226052 S227056

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20 Nike Wall Art Depicting the world-famous Louvre exhibit NIKE HOPE NIKE NATURE filtered with a modern artistic sensitivity, this “Hope is a walking dream” –Aristotle “Nature does nothing uselessly” –Aristotle 35x50cm — 100% Ceramine 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine hand-made artwork will be a smart addition to S651001 S651002 any contemporary interior. 25x25cm — 100% Ceramine S651009

NIKE PAINTING NIKE PATH “Painting is silent poetry and poetry is painting that speaks” –Plutarch “Philosophy begins in wonder” –Plato 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine S651003 S651004

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23 NIKE GODDESS NIKE COSMOS “She moves like a goddess and she looks like a queen” –Homer “The cosmos is the most beautiful thing that exists” –Plato 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine 25x25cm — 100% Ceramine S651005 S651006

NIKE AESOP NIKE PHILOSOPHY “Appearances are often deceiving” –Aesop “Philosophy is the highest music” –Plato 35x50cm — 100% Ceramine 35x50cm — 100% Ceramine S651007 S651008

24 Cushions A fantastic array of sofa cushions that put the motto “Enjoy Thinking” to practice, expertly adapting for contemporary interiors all that is timeless and wise from the era of Aphrodite and Apollo.

Thoroughly modern descendants of the exquisite life-like sculptures of classical Greece, beautiful youths mix and match with philosophers’ mottos in two cool color palettes: fresh pastels and sophisticated greige tones. Cushion covers in screen-printed, machine washable material.

27 Young Women Perfectly coiffed serene young women, with cleverly highlighted accessories RED LIPS PROFILE are coupled with ancient Greek epigrams. “Nothing is wilder than a woman” “Be as you seem” –Socrates –Aristophanes 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen S634002 S634001

BLUE CROWN SHOE FLOWER BRACELET “Kindness gives birth to kindness” “Beauty is the best reference” – “Happiness depends upon “The good is the beautiful” –Sophocles Aristotle ourselves” –Aristotle –Plato 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen S634003 S634004 S634005 S634006

LACE GREEN EARRING PINK EARRING GREEN NECKLACE “Love is a serious mental disease” “Even the gods love jokes” “Modesty is the citadel of beauty” “To find yourself think for yourself” –Plato –Plato –Menander –Socrates 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen S634007 S634008 S634009 S634010

29 Young Geometry Eye-catching linear compositions, from Men the classic Greek meander to modern triangular variations, to mix-and-match Enigmatic and thoughtful, these young with Young Women and Young Men Greek men come from the past but are cushion covers. focused on the future – forever young.

STRONG THINK “Success is dependent on effort” “Wit is educated insolence” –Sophocles –Aristotle PINK EARTH GREEN 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen S635001 S635002 S636001 S636002 S636003

PROFILE BODY YOUNG BEAUTY OUT OF WALL “The energy of mind is the essence “You should not consider a man’s “Knowing yourself is the beginning “We are twice armed if we fight of life” –Plato age but his acts” –Sophocles of all wisdom” –Aristotle with faith” –Plato MOTIVE BLACK GREy BROWN 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 50x50cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen S635003 S635004 S635005 S635006 S636004 S636005 S636006 S636007

30 31 Philosophers Mini Gift Quotes Cushions The very best quotes from the most They are the perfect present for all occasions, celebrated Greek philosophers – Aristotle, to be offered in their own elegant gift box. Sophocles, Plato and more. As relevant today as when they were centuries ago, they supply food for thought as well as comfort.

WISDOM SOUL EQUALITY “Wisdom alone is the “Thinking is the talking “Friendship is equality” science of all sciences” of the soul with itself” –Aristotle –Plato –Plato 220x20cm — Filled 20x20cm — Filled 20x20cm — Filled S637004 S637002 S637003

NEVER PHILOSOPHY ONE THING FRIENDSHIP PLEASURE PHILOSOPHY SOUL WISDOM “Only perform such acts you “Philosophy is the “I know one thing that “Friendship is equality” “Pleasure in the job puts “Philosophy is the highest music” “Thinking is the talking of the soul “Wisdom alone is the science of all will never regret later” highest music” i know nothing” –Aristotle perfection in the work” –Plato with itself” –Plato sciences” –Plato –Pythagoras –Plato –Socrates 20x20cm — Filled –Aristotle 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 20x20cm — Filled 20x20cm — Filled 20x20cm — Filled S637008 20x20cm — Filled S638003 S638006 S638001 S637005 S637006 S637007 S637009

FOOLISHNESS LOVE KNOWLEDGE LIFE KNOW LOVE EQUALITY ONE THING “Foolishness is indeed “Love is the cause “Knowledge is the food “The energy of the mind “Know thyself” “Love is the cause of unity in all “Friendship is equality” –Aristotle “I know one thing that i know the sister of wickedness” of unity in all things” of the soul” is the essence of life” –Plato things” –Aristotle 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen nothing” –Socrates –Sophocles –Aristotle –Plato –Aristotle 20x20cm — Filled 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen S639002 43x43cm — 96% Polyes., 4% Linen 20x20cm — Filled 20x20cm — Filled 20x20cm — Filled 20x20cm — Filled S637001 S638004 S638005 S637010 S637011 S637012 S637013

32 33 Wall Art A collection of original, hand-finished painterly compositions that brilliantly blend color, humor and precious drops of wisdom, creating surprisingly fresh images of famous Greek sculptures.

These unique, individually made works of art – classy, sophisticated and thoroughly modern – will be welcome in any contemporary home that is ready to “Enjoy Thinking”. In natural ceramine.

35 FRIEND ALLY COSMOS FLOWS “A friend is a single soul dwelling “Woman is woman’s natural ally” “The cosmos is the most beautiful “Everything flows nothing in two bodies” –Aristotle –Euripides thing that exists” –Plato stands still” –Heraclitus 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine S652009 S652013 S652015 S652017

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ADVICE YOUTH SILENCE “My advice is get married if you can find a good wife you will “Youth is the best time to be rich, “Silence is an ornament be happy if not you will become a philosopher” –Socrates and the best time to be poor” for woman” –Sophocles 25x25cm — 100% Ceramine (2ass) –Euripides 25x25cm — 100% Ceramine S652010 25x25cm — 100% Ceramine S652014 S652012

THINKING LOVE IDENTITY TRUTH “Thinking is the talking “Love is all we have the only way “Double identity of Athena” “Truth is its own reward” of the soul with itself” –Plato that each can help the other” 25x25cm — 100% Ceramine –Plato 25x25cm — 100% Ceramine –Euripides S652022 25x25cm — 100% Ceramine S652016 25x25cm — 100% Ceramine S652024 S652020

36 POET BATHS “At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet” –Plato “The oaths of a woman I inscribe on water” –Sophocles 35x50cm — 100% Ceramine 35x50cm — 100% Ceramine S652023 S652025

PHYSICAL STRENGTH “Physical strenght is movement of the soul assisted by the body” –Pythagoras 35x50cm — 100% Ceramine S652026

TIME PHILOSOPHY CHILDREN “Time is the image of eternity” “Philosophy is the highest music” “Children are the anchors that hold –Plato –Plato a mother to life” –Sophocles 40x10cm — 100% Ceramine 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine 40x40cm — 100% Ceramine S652018 S652019 S652021

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38 Tableware Labyrinth + Spiral Dining and dessert plates sold in sets The classic spiral motif and the mythical Cretan maze – home of the formidable Minotaur – become elegant decorative patterns for contemporary tableware. of four come in a discreet cool palette that is easy to mix-and-match.

Made of in-glazed porcelain microwave

and machine washable, they are ideal for casual LARGE LARGE SMALL SMALL D28cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4 D28cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4 D21cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4 D21cm — 100% Porcelain — Set/4 entertaining but also feel right at home when S440001 S440002 S440003 S440004 hung on the wall as decorative items. The line is complemented with practical mugs Marathon Runners and small all-purpose dishes. A stream of tireless running athletes provides visual rhythm to the characteristic diagonal line of this tableware line.

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RUNNERS LABYRINTH PLATO SOCRATES GEOMETRIC SOPHOCLES 10x12,5cm 10x12,5cm 10x12,5cm 10x12,5cm 10x12,5cm 10x12,5cm 100% Porcelain 100% Porcelain 100% Porcelain 100% Porcelain 100% Porcelain 100% Porcelain S440071 S440070 S440072 S440074 S440073 S440075

ARISTOTLE PYTHAGORAS MUG SET MINI TRAY 10x12,5cm 10x12,5cm 10x12,5cm — Gift Box 11x8,5cm — Gift Box 100% Porcelain 100% Porcelain 100% Porcelain — Set/2 100% Porcelain — Set/2 S440076 S440077 S440078 S850045

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Wall Signs At the heart of the concept to “Enjoy Thinking”, the always relevant epigrams of Greek philosophers bring wisdom and plenty of food for thought inside the home.

In easy-to-hang rectangular panels and rendered in simple yet elegant lettering, they are graphically interesting too, like modern-day graffiti.

45 WISDOM MADNESS PLEASURES “Wisdom overweighs any wealth” –Socrates “No great genius has ever existed without a “Pleasures are temporary but virtues 30x30cm — 100% Forex touch of madness” –Aristotle immortal” –Periander S640013 30x30cm — 100% Forex 30x30cm — 100% Forex S640014 S640015

TALKING LOVE “Thinking is the talking of the soul with itself” “Love is the cause of unity in all things” –Plato –Aristotle 30x30cm — 100% Forex 30x30cm — 100% Forex S640016 S640025

GOD & NATURE WISDOM FRIENDSHIP SOUL “God and nature do nothing in vain” “Wisdom alone is the science “Friendship is essentialy “Knowledge is the food –Aristotle of all sciences” –Plato a partnership” –Aristotle of the soul” –Plato 13x30cm — 100% Forex 13x30cm — 100% Forex 13x30cm — 100% Forex 13x30cm — 100% Forex S640017 S640018 S640019 S640020

PHILOSOPHY GOOD LIFE JUSTICE TAMED SECOND THOUGHTS “Philosophy is the highest “Not life, but good life, is to be “Justice tamed everything “Second thoughts are ever wiser” music” chiefly valued” –Socrates thats human” –Plato –Euripides 15x40cm — 100% Forex 15x40cm — 100% Forex 15x40cm — 100% Forex 15x40cm — 100% Forex S640021 S640022 S640023 S640024

46 Hygeia Wall The Ancient Greeks’ goddess of good health and serenity of mind, is ready to keep illness away from every home even today.

HYGEIA WALL 29x19x12cm — 100% Ceramine

S220188 S220391 S220590 S220489 Akrokeramo Wall Though rats and snakes are, naturally, no longer a threat to houses today, these graceful edge bricks of yesteryear are ready to protect the home from bad luck.

Wall Deco Directly referencing classic-era sculptures that were brightly colored initially but gradually lost their color veneer SOPHIA MEDIUM 26x16x1,5cm — 100% Ceramine proposes these well-wishing S220178 S220480 S220581 S220982 S220279 messengers from the time of the Parthenon: Modernized with brilliant hues and adapted for easy hanging on the wall, they are ideal as well as beautiful good luck charms. In natural ceramine. SMALL 17x12x2cm — 100% Ceramine

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49 Rosettes Inspired by stylized flower ornaments, our Rosettes may be fixed on the ceiling or on the wall, alone or in imaginative groupings. The small ones make perfect presse-papiers and gifts.

NEREIDS IRA THETIS D39cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass D34cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass D34cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass

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INO ATHINA D22cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass D22cm — 100% Plaster / 4ass

S614004 S617004 Wall Fixtures S611004 S616004 Agreeing with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s dictum “God lies in the details” SOPHIA proposes hand-finished Rosettes and Akrokerama Edge Bricks: Two ERMIS APOLLON wonderful decorative fixtures that will D16cm — 100% Plaster / 8ass D9cm — 100% Plaster / 12ass supply the perfect finishing touch – and a S614005 S614006 dose of good luck – to the modern home. S613005 S611006

51 Lifestyle Candlesticks A collection of deco Stylish and unusual deco accessories, in the shape of the minimalistic Doric column. accessories that introduce a touch of timeless elegance in contemporary interiors.

Pericles 30x11x11cm — 100% Ceramine

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PHILON 30x11x11cm — 100% Ceramine

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SOLON 9,5x9,5x9cm — 100% Ceramine

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53 Akrokerama Edge Bricks Originally used in ancient temples and afterwards in Renaissance and Neo-Classic buildings, edge bricks kept roof tiles in place and blocked the entrance of rats and snakes inside the house. As bookends or stand-alone conversation pieces, they radiate good luck and elegance. LARGE 26x16x13cm — 100% Ceramine

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MEDIUM 15x12x10cm — 100% Ceramine

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SMALL 10x6x6,5cm — 100% Ceramine

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Bookends and supports To keep books in standing order or to support shelves SOPHIA-style

LITO 16,5x10,5x9cm — 100% Ceramine

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ASTRIS 16x13,5x10cm — 100% Ceramine

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55 Tote Bags Roomy canvas bags, screen-printed with images from the SOPHIA Collection. In two designs.

MELPOMENI PERSEFONI “How many things there are which “She moves like a goddess, and i do not need!” –Socrates she looks like a queen” –Homer 50x38x20cm — 100% Cotton 50x38x20cm — 100% Cotton S850005 S850006

Scented Candles Bearing philosophers’ quotes and emitting the aroma of citrus, lavender,jasmine, orange and other herbs of the Greek landscape.

Pendant FRIENDSHIP ENERGY KNOW LOVE “Friendship is equality” –Aristotle “The energy of the mind is the “Know thyself” –Plato “Love is the cause of unity D8x9cm — 100% Paraffin essence of life” –Aristotle D8x9cm — 100% Paraffin in all things” Hygeia S340001 D8x9cm — 100% Paraffin S340003 D8x9cm — 100% Paraffin S340002 S340004 Hygeia pendants to keep body PENDANT 50cm — 100% Ceramine - Plastic and mind healthy in 4 assorted colors. S850001 57 Photos Vanias Xydas (VX STUDIO) Styling Ellie Sfika SANDRA S.A. 108 Kapodistriou Str., Moshato 18345 Athens / Greece T +30 210 940 8980 F +30 210 940 9940 E [email protected] www.sophia.com.gr