BRITISH DESIGNER TOM DIXON
THE BASE FLOOR LIGHT
The Base Floor Light
uses an unusual combination of metals; highly polished shiny brass and
traditional matt textured cast iron. These robust and honest designs mark a
return to the original departure point of Tom Dixon’s design career, and love of
metalwork.
The cast iron base
of the light uses the process of sand casting and is finished with a black
powder coat. The shades are spun and the edges rolled before a lacquer is then
applied.
With its pyramid
square base and impressive show of light reflected from the polished brass
shade it is suitable for a variety of interior spaces, contract or residential.
Also in the Base
collection are the Base Table light and the Base Wall Light.
Availability for the
Base Wall light is limited to the UK and EU only.
Y CHAIR
Not too much to ask we thought. But after much fruitless searching
we decided it was time to make our own. Two years of complex engineering
and intense shape-making later we think we may have got it.
The Y Chair's expressive form is injection moulded in
glass-reinforced nylon which is extremely fatigue resistant - absorbing shock
and load through its flexibility and tested to contract level.
The shape of the Y chair is prompted by ergonomics – with lumbar
support, space for the spine and a generous brace for the shoulder blades. All
adding to its instantly recognisable silhouette.
THE DOCK
TOM DIXON'S SHOP
COPPER SHADE
Copper Shade brings a sculptural sophistication to any interior,
either alone or grouped as a dramatic chandelier cluster. Pure copper is
applied to the polycarbonate globe using the technologically advanced process
of vacuum metallisation.
Copper Collection
With its historical position as the first metal worked by man,
copper has a crucial role in high technology industries and innovation with
applications from solar cells to microwave radiation. The Copper collection
highlights the dynamic and flexible properties of using copper. Also in the
collection is Fat Spot, an alternative to the numerous minimal architectural
spotlights on the market.
MONDRIAN HOTEL
BEAT GRAY
An exercise in expressive minimalism, the instantly recognisable
pendants are now recolored in grey with a precious internal silver plate,
creating a warm, shimmering glow.
Hand-spun by artisan craftsman in Northern India, braised and
hand-hammered, each piece is unique and a testament to the time consuming and
centuries-old process.
Finished in an external matt grey powder coat. Beat comprises of
Beat Light Stout, Beat Light Wide, Beat Light Fat and Beat Light Tall.
MIRROR BALL
Blown like bubble gum into a mould, these plastic spheres are
metalized internally to give a mirrored finish. This internal metallic design
focuses the brightness from the bulb, projecting a soft, broad beam of light.
The external chrome surface has the added benefit of making the
exterior highly reflective providing further character to an interior space.
With three different designs, pendant, stand, and floor standing, this
versatile collection offers a lamp for every function.
The Mirror Ball pendants are available in three sizes; 25cm, 40cm,
50cm. The Floor version comes with a choice of 40cm and 50cm globe. Also
available with Stainless steel stand for 40cm and 50cm globe.
TOM DIXON
Born in Tunisia, Tom
Dixon moved to England in 1963. He dropped out of Chelsea School of Art to play
bass in the band ‘Funkapolitan’ before teaching himself welding and going on to
produce furniture.
Tom rose to
prominence in the mid 1980's as “the talented untrained designer with a line in
welded salvage furniture". He set up ‘Space’ as a creative think-tank and
shop front for himself and other young designers. By the late 1980's, he was
working for the Italian giant Cappellini for whom he designed the Iconic ‘S’
chair. In the 1990's, he became a household name and Jack, his polypropolene
"sitting, stacking, lighting thing" designed for his own company
‘Eurolounge’ was a symbol of the age.
Tom was appointed
head of design by Habitat in 1998 and later became Creative Director until 2008.
He was the public face of a collective team responsible for rejuvenating the
Habitat brand, maintaining Terence Conran's dream of enriching everyday life
through simple, modern design and creating a shopping experience that is theatrical and
intimate.
In 2001, Tom's work
was recognised by the award of an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen.
Tom’s works have
been acquired by the world’s most famous museums and are now in permanent
collections across the globe including the Victoria & Albert Museum, Museums of Modern
Art New York and Tokyo and Centre Beaubourg (Pompidou).Since setting up his
own eponymous design company in 2002, Tom’s work has become even more
prominent. The Tom Dixon brand gave Tom a platform to produce iconic designs
such as Mirror Ball, Copper Shade, Wingback chair and Beat light. The company
now sells in 65 countries with permanent set-ups in England, America and Hong
Kong.
The Tom Dixon brand
includes an Interior Design arm, Design Research Studio, which has designed
Shoreditch House for the Soho House Group and the Joseph flagship store on Old Bond
street, Restaurant at The Royal Academy, London, Tazmania Ballroom, a pool bar
in the Central district of Hong Kong, Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant, Barbecoa
and Eclectic restaurant in Paris. Design Research Studio recently won their
first ever hotel project, redesigning the iconic Thames-side Sea Containers
House in collaboration with US hotel giant Morgan’s Hotel Group due for
completion in June 2014.
Recent awards and
nominations include ‘Designer of the Year‘, London Design Museum, ‘Best
Lighting Design’, ICFF show, ‘Best Accessory’ Elle Decoration and ‘Designer of
the Year 2008’, Architektur & Wohnen Magazine, ‘Designer of the Year 2014’,
Maison & Objet. Tom is also a doctorate of the University of the Arts London
TOM DIXON COMPANY
Established in 2002,
Tom Dixon is on a mission to design, illuminate and furnish the future with
innovative lighting, furniture and accessories of longevity, simplicity and a materiality inspired
by Britain's unique heritage. New collections of lighting and furniture are
launched bi-annually at the Milan Salone and London Design Festival with product sold
across 65 countries. In 2012 our new accessories range launched, a collection of
accessories, gifts and design objects. New collections are shown biannually at
Maison et Objet in Paris.
http://www.tomdixon.net/uk/heritage
