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Tom Dixon Furniture

British, b. 1959

Artistic, innovative and entrepreneurial, the self-taught creator Tom Dixon has been a contemporary design-world maverick for more than three decades. From his revolutionary art-meets-design projects of the 1980s and throughout his dynamic and influential career as a designer of furniture, housewares and interiors, the only consistent note has been change. Dixon’s chief fascination is exploring new materials and new ways of constructing things.

Dixon was restless even as a young man. He enjoyed ceramics and drawing in high school but later dropped out of the Chelsea School of Art in London. While repairing his motorcycle in 1983, Dixon learned how to weld and took to the craft. He began making what he has called semi-functional objects from scrap metal (sometime as performance art in a nightclub), then formed a furniture studio–cum–think tank called Creative Salvage. Amid the ritzy excess of the ’80s, Dixon — along with designers such as Tejo Remy and Ron Arad — forged a new, attention-getting aesthetic with furniture made from found materials.

In 1987, Dixon began working for the Italian furniture manufacturer Cappellini, which put his best-known design, the slender, sinuous S chair, into production, followed by such pieces as the Pylon chair (1992), a wire lattice that resembles electrical transmission towers. Starting in the 1990s, Dixon expanded his interests rapidly. He started a company to manufacture the stackable plastic Jack light; joined the housewares retailer Habitat as creative director; and breathed new life into Artek, the venerable Finnish maker that Alvar Aalto and his wife Aino helped cofound. Since 2002, Dixon has run his namesake company fabricating furnishings from novel materials like brass foil-clad wood and “vacuum-metalized” glass.

The hallmark of Dixon’s design is his captivation with the process of creating pieces such as chairs, tables and lighting fixtures. “A kind friend once described me as a ‘vertebrate designer,’” Dixon has said. “That means that I design from the bones outwards and am not really interested in surface.”

Classic Dixon pieces are those that exhibit the manner of their making — from his early work in welded scrap metal to the woven rattan seats and backs of his Fat chair for Cappellini. There are two ways to approach Dixon designs: as a collector, or as a decorator. The former will seek Dixon’s one-off and limited edition works and prototypes. These historical artifacts carry high prices that range from around $8,000 to $50,000 and above. Those more interested in a dynamic look will find that manufactured Dixon designs — such as his Jack lights or his Melt pendant — can be found for prices that range from about $300 to $1,000. Either way, as you will see on 1stDibs, the designs of Tom Dixon have a singular allure that makes them a noteworthy element in any room.

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Creator: Tom Dixon
Tom Dixon Speed lounge chair for Space Design, UK 1999
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
A rare lounge chair by British designer Tom Dixon for Space Design. A delicate braided rope has been systematically woven across its iron frame, a method Dixon employed in various ea...
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1990s British Post-Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

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Rope

Rare Tom Dixon Grab Chair Design EPS Chair Polystyrene Chair O-BASF Brutalist
By Tom Dixon
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful rare chair by Tom Dixon and manufactured by EPS 2006 "Grab Chair" Made from polystyrene, making the chair lightweight, however surprisingly robust and comfortable.  Stam...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Brutalist Tom Dixon Furniture

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Polystyrene

Tom Dixon Black Beat Floor Lamp
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, the Beat lighting collection combines quality materials with a sleek aesthetic. The floor lamp is...
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2010s Indian Tom Dixon Furniture

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Brass

Spin Floor Chandelier by Tom Dixon, England, 21st Century
By Tom Dixon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spin floor chandlier by Tom Dixon, a stunning chandelier that pays homage to the robust elegance of Victorian-era bridges and engines. This inverted mobile is a literal revolution in...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

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Iron

Tom Dixon Life Size Harley Davidson Motorcycle, 1980's
By Tom Dixon
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Life size Harley Davidson rattan model of a motorcycle, attributed to Tom Dixon USA, Circa 1980s Hand-made sculpture of a motorcycle of woven rattan, willow, reed and wood. This...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

Fresh fat chair, Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in PARIS, FR
Polycarbonate. Ed. Tom Dixon, London Great condition.
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Early 2000s British Tom Dixon Furniture

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Banana Chair by Tom Dixon for Capellini, 1980s
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Banana Chair by Tom Dixon for Capellini, 1980s
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1980s Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

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Metal

Tom Dixon for Cappellini Pair of "Banana" Stools, Italy 1980s
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of stools from the "Banana Chair" series. Anthracite gray metal and banana fiber frame. Prod. Cappellini 1980s
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Metal

Tom Dixon Modern Transparant Glass Tube Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful transparant smoked lighting the pressed glass lighting series from UK designer Tom Dixon. The pendant Tube made from cast glass and feature the inclusions and imperfectio...
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Early 2000s British Mid-Century Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Tom Dixon: Speed Armchair for Space Design, 1990
By Tom Dixon
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Speed chaise lounge by designer Tom Dixon. It features a wrought iron frame with a suspended seat made of rattan cane. Marked SD Manufacturer: Space...
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Late 20th Century European Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Melt Wall Lights by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of ceiling or wall lights, of the Galet type, Metallic polycarbonate by Tom Dixon. Silver or gGold finish.
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2010s French Tom Dixon Furniture

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Plastic

Limited Edition Tubular Steel Side Chairs by Tom Dixon, circa 2000
By Tom Dixon
Located in Surbiton, GB
Thick chrome plated tubular steel and leather side chairs designed by Tom Dixon for his first interior design project within the Hopkins Architects designed Inn the Park, St James Pa...
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Early 2000s British Bauhaus Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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 Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Steel

Tom Dixon Bolide Iron Woven Seagrass Rocking Chaise London 1991
By Tom Dixon
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
One of the most special chairs we have ever had is this one designed by Tom Dixon. A steel frame as a skeleton and woven seagrass as a skin make it a true sculpture. Not only does ...
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1990s English Post-Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of 2007 Restored George Smith Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored original edition 2007 Tom Dixon George Smith wingback armchairs RRP £16,000 Inspired by the traditional 17t...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Beech, Oak, Upholstery

Prototype Steel Chair by Tom Dixon, 1989
By Tom Dixon
Located in Berlin, DE
Prototype steel chair by Tom Dixon, 1989.
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1980s English Modern Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Steel

1980 Tom Dixon Pair of Burnished Iron and Raffia Stools
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brescia, IT
Organic shape, iconic design, we can say about this pair of Tom Dixon stools. The raffia is natural handcrafted. The stools have different dimensions but together work very well. Pr...
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Late 20th Century British Tribal Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Iron

George Smith "Bean" 4-Seat Sofa by Tom Dixon in Mid-Blue Bute "Tiree" Boucle
By Tom Dixon
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the rarest-of-the-rare, it being a peerless, immaculate Tom Dixon-designed "Bean" large 4-seat sofa from George Smith, dressed in a peerless, elegant, to...
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2010s British Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Bouclé

Limited Edition, Eps Chair by Tom Dixon for London Design Festival, 2006
By Tom Dixon
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very rare EPS chair in a limited edition of 500 pieces in grey polystyrene (packing material) designed by Tom Dixon for the London Design Festival...
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Early 2000s British Futurist Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Polystyrene

George Smith "Bean" 4-Seat Sofa by Tom Dixon in Kvadrat "Haakon" Mohair-Velvet
By Tom Dixon
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the rarest-of-the-rare, it being a peerless, immaculate Tom Dixon-designed "Bean" large 4-seat sofa from George Smith, dressed in a peerless, elegant, to...
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2010s British Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

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Velvet

'Crown Chair' by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
The Chair was designed in 1988 and is a sinuous example in sheet steel with gold leaf finish, made in Tom Dixon's studio.  
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1990s British Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Italian Murano Glass Vase Colonna Model by Tom Dixon for Salviati.
By Tom Dixon, Salviati
Located in Milan, Italy
Colonna vase designed by Tom Dixon and produced by Salviati in 2004. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go, out production. With certificate of ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

Materials

Glass

Tom Dixon Black Wood Slab Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, the Slab collection combines quality materials with a sleek aesthetic. The brief for the Slab chair design was ‘modern yet looking like it had always existed’, updating the traditional dining...
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2010s Lithuanian Tom Dixon Furniture

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Oak

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Beat Tall Vessel in Brass by Tom Dixon
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The beat tall vessel is part of a group of floor vessels made in three unique shapes. Made from brass, the beat vessels are spun and welded in separate pa...
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Bone Extra Large Bowl in Brass by Tom Dixon
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Bone Small Bowl in Brass by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
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'S Chair', Contemporary Abstract Wooden Chair by Tom Vaughan
Located in London, GB
'S Chair', Contemporary Abstract Wooden Chair by Tom Vaughan English, 21st Century Contemporary Design Height 76.5cm, width 59cm, depth 54.5cm This beauti...
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Antony Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Antony lounge chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, 2002. Authentic and labeled. 2 available, priced and sold individually.
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"Torso" Purple Lounge Chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
By Paolo Deganello
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Spin Large Candelabra by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
A candelabrum with rotating arms, made from robust, honest indestructible cast iron. Five candles can be placed on its extending arms.
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Iron

Spin Large Candelabra by Tom Dixon
Spin Large Candelabra by Tom Dixon
H 21.65 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
‎Life-Size Italian seated Dog Majolica Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica Ceramic white dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of majolica ceramic, hand painted. With small little chip at th...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Landscape Chaise Lounge by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia Orange Fabric, 1999
Located in MIlano, IT
The search for harmony of forms, commitment to functionality and simplicity of objects, attention to construction details are a constant feature of Jeffrey Bernett's projects. The co...
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Stainless Steel

Harley Davidson AMF Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a AMF Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1969, the AMF corporation (American Machine and Foundry) took over production of Harley-Davidson moto...
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Previously Available Items
Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
By Cappellini, Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
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. The S-chair is instantly recognisable, thanks to its sculptural silhouette and is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, making it a true design icon. The S-shaped seat is constructed from wicker, with a curved high backrest which flows seamlessly into the seat. The chair sits on a circular steel base, creating a cantilever effect, as if the seat is defying gravity. A true design classic, this Tom Dixon S...
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1980s Italian Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

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Wicker

Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
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 Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful “S Chair” designed by Tom Dixon and manufactured by Cappelini in Italy around 1980. This elegant piece has a black metal base and is bent into a beautifully curved sha...
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1980s Italian Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

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Metal

Jack Light by Tom Dixon for Eurolounge
By Tom Dixon
Located in München, DE
Impressively beautiful lamp from the 1990s. The lamp is an absolute Classic. Wonderful design and an asset to any home. A very pleasant light is created. The lamp can be used fle...
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1990s German Post-Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

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Plastic

Tom Dixon Black Rubber Band and Steel Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
Designed by Tom Dixon, the rubber band chair puts simplicity at the heart of the design. Constructed from ultra-thin galvanised steel frames, the café style chairs...
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Early 2000s European Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

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Tom Dixon Fumed Oak Slab Individual Desk
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, the Slab collection combines quality materials with a sleek aesthetic. Inspired by traditional Victorian school desks, the Slab desk has a sleek minimalist aesthetic with soft rounded edges. Constructed from solid fumed oak...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

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Tom Dixon Fumed Oak Slab Individual Desk
Tom Dixon Fumed Oak Slab Individual Desk
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Pair of Banana Chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini
By Tom Dixon
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of banana chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini. Materials: Metal and rush Dimensions : 91x92x60cm Circa 1980 Price : 5900€ (€) These original pi...
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1980s Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

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Tom Dixon Low Dark Oak Slab Side Tables, Set of 2
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, the Slab collection combines quality materials with a sleek aesthetic. Constructed from solid crowned oak, the wood has been deeply brushed and lacquered in a black finish to expose the grain, making the most of the natural materiality. The angled, modular silhouette allows the tables to be slotted together to create a larger coffee table surface. They can also be used separately as side tables. Practical yet beautiful, this set of low Slab...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

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Oak

Tom Dixon Prototype Cherry Wood and Steel Coffee Table
By Tom Dixon
Located in London, GB
This prototype coffee table was designed in the late 1980s by the British designer Tom Dixon (b. 1959). It was made using metalwork crafted and suppl...
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1980s British Modern Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

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Steel

Tom Dixon, Bolide Chair, Circa 1988
By Tom Dixon
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Tom Dixon. Bolide chair. lounge chair. Metal and braided rope. Circa 1988. 121 x D 55 x 122 cms. Rare edition. Excellent condition.
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1980s Vintage Tom Dixon Furniture

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Metal

Tom Dixon, Bolide Chair, Circa 1988
Tom Dixon, Bolide Chair, Circa 1988
H 48.04 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Baby Fat Armchairs by Tom Dixon, Circa 1990
By Tom Dixon
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pair of Baby fat armchairs - Tom Dixon -Circa 1990 Cappelini Edition Straw and black metal H92xL92xP73.  
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1990s European Mid-Century Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

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Metal

Tom Dixon Armchair, "Baby Fat" Model, Cappellini Edition
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
Located in Naples, IT
Painted iron rod, woven straw. Exceptional Banana "Baby Fat" armchair designed by Tom Dixon, in the version made by Cappellini (1990). Varnished iron frame wi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tom Dixon Furniture

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Tom Dixon, Lamp Mirror Ball, 1985
By Tom Dixon
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Tom dixon Lamp / Suspension known as Mirror Ball Circa 1985 Polycarbonate Dimensions: D37.5 cm.
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Tom Dixon, Lamp Mirror Ball, 1985
Tom Dixon, Lamp Mirror Ball, 1985
H 14.77 in Dm 14.77 in

Tom Dixon furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Tom Dixon furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tom Dixon furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 19 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 51 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Tom Dixon were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Tino Seubert, Michael Young, and Margit Wittig. Prices for Tom Dixon furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $195 and can go as high as $29,875, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,470.
Questions About Tom Dixon Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tom Dixon originally created the S chair in the mid-1980s. The chair is characterized by its welded steel frame and woven rush upholstery. Shop a collection of Tom Dixon’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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