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S-Chair, design Tom DIXON for CAPPELLINI. Italy, 1992
S-Chair, design Tom DIXON for CAPPELLINI. Italy, 1992

S-Chair, design Tom DIXON for CAPPELLINI. Italy, 1992

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in Torino, IT

Sedia S-Chair, design Tom DIXON per CAPPELLINI. Italia, 1992 ORIGINE Italia PERIODO 1992 DESIGNER Tom DIXON (Sfax, Tunisia, 1959) Designer britannico autodidatta, si trasferì in I...

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1990s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tom Dixon S-Chair in Gold Leather and Metal Structure by Cappellini 2000s
Tom Dixon S-Chair in Gold Leather and Metal Structure by Cappellini 2000s

Tom Dixon S-Chair in Gold Leather and Metal Structure by Cappellini 2000s

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in Cascina, Pisa

The S-chair has a metal structure and seat in gold leather, it was designed by Tom Dixon and produced by Cappellini in the 2000s.

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's
Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's

Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's

By Tom Dixon, Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley, Nanna Ditzel

Located in Deland, FL

Styled after Nanna Ditzel and crafted in the manner of Adrian Pearsall's Craft Associates these posh chairs were likely the inspiration behind Tom Dixon's iconic "Fat Lounge Chair".

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Tom Dixon S-Line Chairs
Tom Dixon S-Line Chairs

Tom Dixon S-Line Chairs

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in

Tom Dixon S-Line Chairs

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in Sidmouth, Devon

Rare pair of Tom Dixon (1959) S-Line model chairs designed 1998.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"S-Chair" by English Designer Tom Dixon for Cappellini
"S-Chair" by English Designer Tom Dixon for Cappellini

"S-Chair" by English Designer Tom Dixon for Cappellini

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H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in

"S-Chair" by English Designer Tom Dixon for Cappellini

By Tom Dixon

Located in Marseille, FR

The S-chair, an iconic chair that represents one of designer Tom Dixon' s first big hits.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

S Chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini, 1988
S Chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini, 1988

S Chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini, 1988

Unavailable

H 40.56 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in

S Chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini, 1988

By Tom Dixon, Cappellini

Located in Budapest, HU

The Tom Dixon S Chair, designed by British designer Tom Dixon in 1988, is a distinguished piece of furniture known for its unique sculptural form.

Category

Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Straw Upholstery for Cappellini
Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Straw Upholstery for Cappellini

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Straw Upholstery for Cappellini

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Straw Upholstery for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in New York, NY

The iconic S-chair by Tom Dixon is an object with an artisanal core, successfully transformed into an authentic Industrial masterpiece, without losing the essence of the original pro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini
Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini

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H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in New York, NY

The iconic S-chair by Tom Dixon is an object with an artisanal core, successfully transformed into an authentic Industrial masterpiece, without losing the essence of the original pro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Straw or Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini
Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Straw or Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Straw or Wicker Upholstery for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in New York, NY

The iconic S-chair by Tom Dixon is an object with an artisanal core, successfully transformed into an authentic industrial masterpiece, without losing the essence of the original pro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tom Dixon "S Chair"
Tom Dixon "S Chair"

Tom Dixon "S Chair"

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 20 in D 15 in

Tom Dixon "S Chair"

By Verner Panton

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Tom Dixon "S Chair" by Cappellini

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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Prototype 'S' chair
Prototype 'S' chair

Prototype 'S' chair

By Tom Dixon

Located in New York, NY

Painted iron, raffia.

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Late 20th Century Side Chairs

S Chair
S Chair

S Chair

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H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

S Chair

By Tom Dixon

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

S chair Tom Dixon Edited by Cappellini woven rattan base in lacquer metal Measures: W50 x H102 x D42 2005 1300 €.

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Early 2000s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Tom Dixon Prototype 'S' Chair
Tom Dixon Prototype 'S' Chair

Tom Dixon Prototype 'S' Chair

By Tom Dixon

Located in New York, NY

One of Tom Dixon's prototype 'S' chairs made of a thick rope weave and steel.

Category

20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rubber S-Chair by Tom Dixon
Rubber S-Chair by Tom Dixon

Rubber S-Chair by Tom Dixon

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H 38 in W 16 in D 20 in

Rubber S-Chair by Tom Dixon

By Tom Dixon

Located in NYC, NY

The rubber S-chair was designed in 1991 by British designer, Tom Dixon.

Category

1990s British Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

S-Chair by Tom Dixon for Capellini
S-Chair by Tom Dixon for Capellini

S-Chair by Tom Dixon for Capellini

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H 40.25 in W 16.5 in D 19 in

S-Chair by Tom Dixon for Capellini

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The S-Chair was designed by British designer Tom Dixon for famed Italian house Capellini.

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2010s Italian Streamlined Moderne Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1980s Tom Dixon S Chair with Dark Brown Leather and Cast Iron Base
Vintage 1980s Tom Dixon S Chair with Dark Brown Leather and Cast Iron Base

Vintage 1980s Tom Dixon S Chair with Dark Brown Leather and Cast Iron Base

By Tom Dixon

Located in San Antonio, TX

Designed by Tom Dixon, the iconic 'S' chair with its recognizable serpentine curves lends a unique sculptural quality as well as comfort.

Category

Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Black Leather "S" Chairs for Cappellini by Tom Dixon - 1990s
Set of 4 Black Leather "S" Chairs for Cappellini by Tom Dixon - 1990s

Set of 4 Black Leather "S" Chairs for Cappellini by Tom Dixon - 1990s

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in Roma, IT

A striking set of four “S” Chairs, designed by Tom Dixon and produced by Cappellini in the 1990s, one of the most recognizable icons of late-20th-century design.

Category

1990s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 "S" Chairs for Cappellini
Set of 8 "S" Chairs for Cappellini

Set of 8 "S" Chairs for Cappellini

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H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

Set of 8 "S" Chairs for Cappellini

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in Roma, IT

8 rare "S" chairs by Tom Dixon for Cappellini, realized in 1990s.

Category

1990s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair

Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair

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H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in

Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in Rochester, England

Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, the S-chair went into production with Cappellini in 1991.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Wicker for Cappellini, 20th Century
Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Wicker for Cappellini, 20th Century

Tom Dixon S-Chair with Marsh Wicker for Cappellini, 20th Century

By Tom Dixon

Located in Hamburg, PA

A wonderful Tom Dixon S-chair with Marsh Wicker for Cappellini.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair Price Per Chair
Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair Price Per Chair

Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair Price Per Chair

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H 40.5 in W 20 in D 21 in

Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair Price Per Chair

By Cappellini, Marzio Cecchi, Tom Dixon, Verner Panton

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Vintage Tom Dixon S-Chair with wicker for Cappellini. Beautiful s- shape curved back.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair Price Per Chair
Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair Price Per Chair

Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair Price Per Chair

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H 40.5 in W 20 in D 21 in

Tom Dixon Wicker S-Chair Price Per Chair

By Cappellini, Marzio Cecchi, Tom Dixon, Verner Panton

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Vintage Tom Dixon S-Chair with wicker for Cappellini. Beautiful s- shape curved back.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"S" Chair, Tom Dixon for Cappellini
"S" Chair, Tom Dixon for Cappellini

"S" Chair, Tom Dixon for Cappellini

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H 102 in W 60 in D 47 in

"S" Chair, Tom Dixon for Cappellini

By Tom Dixon

Located in Milan, IT

"S" chair, Tom Dixon for Cappellini. Made on 1991.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

S Chair, Tom Dixon, Cappellini
S Chair, Tom Dixon, Cappellini

S Chair, Tom Dixon, Cappellini

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H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 7.88 in

S Chair, Tom Dixon, Cappellini

By Tom Dixon

Located in Milan, IT

Chair designer Tom Dixon. Cappellini 1991, mod.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

“S Chair” by Tom Dixon for Cappelini, Italy, 1980
“S Chair” by Tom Dixon for Cappelini, Italy, 1980

“S Chair” by Tom Dixon for Cappelini, Italy, 1980

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H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in

“S Chair” by Tom Dixon for Cappelini, Italy, 1980

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in Wilnis, UT

A wonderful “S Chair” designed by Tom Dixon and manufactured by Cappelini in Italy around 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1990 Original Pair of Tom Dixon S-Chair in Rare Cowhide
1990 Original Pair of Tom Dixon S-Chair in Rare Cowhide

1990 Original Pair of Tom Dixon S-Chair in Rare Cowhide

By Cappellini, Tom Dixon

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

The S-chair was designed in 1990 by the super fancy and famous British designer Tom Dixon and produced by Cappellini, Italy.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Tom Dixon "S" Chair
Tom Dixon "S" Chair

Tom Dixon "S" Chair

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H 40 in W 20 in D 15.5 in

Tom Dixon "S" Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

"S" chair designed by Tom Dixon for Cappellini, Italy.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

S CHAIR----BY TOM DIXON
S CHAIR----BY TOM DIXON

S CHAIR----BY TOM DIXON

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H 18 in W 20 in

S CHAIR----BY TOM DIXON

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

CHAIR WITH METAL FRAME COVERED IN FELTRO

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20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

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