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.
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Table in Putty
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Table New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, the entir...
Aluminum
Tom Dixon 'Pose' 10-inch High Gloss Kelp Green Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Pose' 10-inch High Gloss Kelp Green Conical Adjustable Steel Pendant Executed in high-gloss kelp green painted metal with a kinetic magnetic element. With an integrated d...
Metal
A " Pylon " Coffee Table by Tom Dixon On-Off Piece 1990's
By Tom Dixon
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A " Pylon " Coffee Table by Tom Dixon On-Off Piece 1990's. Private order. Attractive architectural structure made of metal covered with a “peach skin” effect. Original glass top. ...
Metal
$2,780Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Fat Bar Stool by Tom Dixon New in Box Custom Made
By Tom Dixon
Located in San Diego, CA
pair of Barstools these were custom made we have another set of 3 available, but we were not able to use these sets we had to wait 6 months for them our loss is your win. these are n...
Metal
$795 / item
Tom Dixon 'Beat Tall' Metal Pendant in Brass
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Beat Tall' Metal Pendant in Brass The 'Beat' pendant is part of Dixon's iconic series of LED lighting and accessories executed in hammered metal. Designed in 2005, the Be...
Brass
Tom Dixon Natural Oak Wood and Cognac Leather 'Slab' Lounge Chair
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Slab' Natural Oak Wood and Cognac Leather Lounge Chair Part of his expanding line of furniture, Tom Dixon's Slab Lounge Chair is constructed in simple geometric shapes th...
Leather, Foam, Oak, Plywood
Black Pendant by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in San Francisco, CA
A matte black enameled brass lamp with hand beat detail on brass interior and a smooth exterior. Cord length is 6' and can be adjusted.
Brass
Tom Dixon 'Slab' Solid Wood Desk, Natural Oak, Mid-Century Modern, UK
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Slab' Solid Wood Desk, Natural Oak, Mid-Century Modern, UK Executed in solid FSC-certified oak, Tom Dixon's Slab desk is constructed in simple geometric shapes that celeb...
Oak
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Moss Green
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Moss Green New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum,...
Aluminum
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...
Polystyrene
$12,298 / item
SLUMP Table lamp by Tom Dixon for Wonderglass
By Tom Dixon, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Slump celebrates the richness of texture and tactility, combining an ascending cast glass crescent on an anchoring base. The curvature of the table lamp has been specifically moulded...
Glass
Tom Dixon Black Brushed Oak 'Slab' 48-inch Round Dining Table
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon Black Brushed Oak 'Slab' 48-inch Round Dining Table Originally designed in 2010 and updated in 2022, Tom Dixon's Slab table is constructed in simple geometric shapes that ...
Oak
Tom Dixon 'Slab' Solid Wood Desk in Black Stained Oak
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Slab' Solid Wood Desk in Black Stained Oak Executed in solid FSC-certified oak, Tom Dixon's Slab desk is constructed in simple geometric shapes that celebrate the natural...
Oak
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...
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,750 / item
Tom Dixon 'Slab' Solid Wood Desk in Fumed Oak
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Slab' Solid Wood Desk in Fumed Oak Executed in solid oak, Tom Dixon's Slab desk is constructed in simple geometric shapes that celebrate the natural beauty of wood. Origi...
Oak
Pair of “Rubber Band” Chairs by Tom Dixon, UK, 2005
By Tom Dixon
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
Originally conceived in the Tom Dixon studio as an experimental café-style chair, the “Rubber Band” was first assembled from rubber bands and paper clips. In its final form, oversized rubber bands are stretched across a simple galvanized steel frame to create a seat that is both bouncy and supportive. The design is a playful yet radical exploration of materiality and form, reflecting Dixon’s view of furniture as functional sculpture. Extremely rare on the market, these chairs are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and represent a striking moment in contemporary British design. About the designer Tom Dixon (b. 1959, Tunisia) is a British designer renowned for his industrial, material-driven approach to contemporary design. Rising to prominence in the 1980s with his welded salvage furniture...
Metal
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...
Iron
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 3 Fat Bar Stool by Tom Dixon New in Box Custom Made
By Tom Dixon
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of 3 Barstools these were custom made we have another set of 2 available, but we were not able to use these sets we had to wait 6 months for them our loss is your win. thes...
Metal
$9,536Sale Price / set|33% Off
Custom Tom Dixon Linear Pendant Chandelier Set of 5, Copper and Blue
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Tom Dixon Linear pendant chandelier Set of 5, Copper and Blue. All pendants new in box. Ceiling pendant also new in box. 1 Blue Copper...
Acrylic
Tom Dixon Wicker and Rattan Motorcycle Sculpture 1980’s
By Tom Dixon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very cool wicker and rattan motorcycle by Tom Dixon for a window display for Habitat in the UK from the 1980’s. This is an unusual example of this pi...
Wicker, Rattan
$712 / item
Arm chair by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 10 armchairs base in wood black lacquered and purple fabric van be divided
Fabric, Wood
Melt Mini LED Pendant Light – Copper Tom Dixon, United Kingdom, circa 2019
By Tom Dixon
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Iconic Melt Mini LED pendant lamp designed by Tom Dixon, featuring a sculptural blown polycarbonate shade with a highly reflective copper finish. When illuminated, the surface transf...
Metal
$9,400Sale Price|20% Off
Prototype Steel Chair by Tom Dixon, Modern Design, England, 1989
By Tom Dixon
Located in Berlin, DE
Prototype steel chair by Tom Dixon, 1989.
Steel
Tom Dixon Swirl Candelabra
By Tom Dixon
Located in Toronto, CA
By Tom Dixon Swirl is a series of geometric forms stacked upon one another to create multi-dimensional, functional sculptures. The unique process involves recycling the powdered res...
Resin
$664Sale Price|26% Off
Vintage Tom Dixon Blow Light Pendant Fixture, Floor, Table Lamp, Early 2000s
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Tom Dixon blow light pendant fixture, floor, table lamp, early 2000s. Rare piece. In production for a short time. Made in UK. Currently wired fo...
Acrylic
2020s Tom Dixon Fan Side / End Table in Oak 4x Available
By Tom Dixon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Fan Side / End Table, designed by Tom Dixon in the early 2010s. These particular examples were produced in the 2020s. The design features a sculptural, stacked form constru...
Oak
Italian Murano Glass Vase Colonna Model by Tom Dixon for Salviati
By Salviati, Tom Dixon
Located in Milan, Italy
Colonna vase designed by Tom Dixon and produced by Salviati in 2003. Limited edition of 101 pieces. Number 98. Signed. Biography Tom Dixon is an innovative British designer, known as a maverick amongst his peers due to his highly original and extraordinary pieces. He was born in Tunisia in 1959, before moving to England with his family in 1963. After high school, Dixon attended the Chelsea School of Art briefly. Tom Dixon is a self-taught designer who developed his craft after a motorbike accident which made him learn how to weld. He then went on to turn industrial scrap into furniture, forging his way in the design world as a forward-thinker that goes against the grain. In 2002 Tom Dixon opened his eponymous London-based brand, offering top-quality furniture, accessories and lighting. The brand is at the forefront of British design, producing lights that are innovative and visually stunning. His most famous creations, the Melt pendant light...
Murano Glass
Tom Dixon Step Beat Fat White Pendant Light Fixture, Copper, Contemporary, UK
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon step beat fat white pendant light fixture, copper, contemporary, UK. Rare, gorgeous piece. Was in production for a very short tim...
Copper
"Colonna" Vase by Tom Dixon for Salviati
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brussels, BE
"Colonna" Vase by Tom Dixon for Salviati First collaboration between Tom Dixon and Salviati in 2001, for the limited production of 4 bottles (50 items) Next, in 2004, the colonna pro...
Glass, Murano Glass
Tom Dixon Minimal Blue Copper Pendant Light, Small, Limited Edition
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon minimal Industrial blue copper pendant light, small (25 cm) limited edition. In high-reflective blue, copper shade takes on the weightless form o...
Acrylic
Tom Dixon Bolide Iron Woven Seagrass Rocking Chaise
By Tom Dixon
Located in Vittoria, IT
Rara seduta disegnata da Tom Dixon modello Bolide, struttura in acciaio come scheletro e corda di banano intrecciate come pelle ne fanno una vera scultura. Non solo ha un bell'aspet...
Metal
Tom Dixon Minimal Blue Copper Pendant Light, Small, Limited Edition, Jeff Koons
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon minimal Industrial blue copper pendant light, small (25 cm) limited edition. In high-reflective blue, copper shade takes on the weightless form of a helium-filled balloon, ...
Acrylic
Tom Dixon Step Beat Tall White Pendant Light Fixture, Copper, Contemporary UK
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon step beat tall white pendant light fixture, copper, contemporary, UK. Rare, Gorgeous piece. Was in production for a very short time. 2 available. Listing is for one. A concentric pendant...
Copper
$1,777Sale Price|50% Off
Tom Dixon Green Pivot Chair
By Tom Dixon
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Tom Dixon Pivot Chair - as a factory first production, it plays a key role in the origin story of this iconic chair. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, t...
Fabric, Plastic
$27,000
Etch Tower US by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An acid etched led floor light inspired by the logic of pure mathematics. Etch Light is made up of 0.4 mm digitally etched brass sheets. The detailed patt...
Brass
$1,068Sale Price|60% Off
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...
Rope
Limited Series Original Tom Dixon, Flame Cut Chair - 2000s
By Tom Dixon
Located in Renens, CH
"The idea with Flame-Cut furniture was to recreate ephemeral typologies of normally flat or fold-able items, such as poolside sun loungers, in the most heavyweight and indestructible...
Steel
Tom Dixon Step Beat Fat & Wide White Pendant Light Set, Copper, Contemporary, UK
By Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tom Dixon step beat fat and wide white pendant light set, copper, contemporary, UK. Rare, gorgeous set. Was in production for a very short time. 2 p...
Copper
$2,137Sale Price|50% Off
Brown Leather Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the ultimate statement piece for your living space - the Leather Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon. Crafted with the finest materials, this chair exudes luxury and sophisticati...
Leather