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.
Pair of Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Chairs in Putty
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Chairs in Putty New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable a...
Aluminum
Pair of Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Chairs in Moss Green
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Chairs New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, ...
Aluminum
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Stool in Moss Green
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Stool in Moss Green New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, th...
Aluminum
Set of 4 Black Leather "S" Chairs for Cappellini by Tom Dixon - 1990s
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
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. Metal, painted iron...
Metal
Tom Dixon Black Stained Oak and Black Leather 'Slab' Lounge Chair
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon Black Stained Oak and Black Leather 'Slab' 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
Pair of 2007 Restored George Smith Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Putty
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Armchair in Putty New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, the ...
Aluminum
Tom Dixon Natural Oak Wood and Black Leather 'Slab' Lounge Chair
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon Natural Oak Wood and Black Leather 'Slab' Lounge Chair Part of his expanding line of furniture, Tom Dixon's Slab Lounge Chair is constructed in simple geometric shapes tha...
Leather, Foam, Oak, Plywood
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
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 ...
Iron
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Stool in Putty
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Stool in Putty New in 2025, the Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance durable aluminum, the sta...
Aluminum
2010 George Smith Tom Dixon Club Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Tom Dixon, George Smith
Located in Miami, FL
2010 George Smith Tom Dixon Club Lounge Chairs, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of upholstered Tom Dixon club chairs designed by George Smith (British furniture brand known for l...
Metal
Tom Dixon "Groove" Aluminum Outdoor Lounge Chair in Putty
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon "Groove" Aluminum Outdoor Lounge Chair in Putty The Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance, durable aluminum, the stackabl...
Aluminum
Tom Dixon "Groove" Aluminum Outdoor Lounge Chair in Moss Green
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon "Groove" Aluminum Outdoor Lounge Chair The Groove series is Tom Dixon's first outdoor furniture line. Executed in high-performance, durable aluminum, the stackable yet stu...
Aluminum
$648Sale Price|28% Off
Tom Dixon Black Fan Dining Chair with Leather Seat Pad
By Tom Dixon
Located in Miami, FL
Black stained birch Fan dining chair with a splayed array of machined wood spindles, curved wood back and round base with black leather seat pad. Desi...
Leather, Birch, Paint
$4,008Sale Price / set|30% Off
Coppia di Poltrone Cappellini Tom Dixon Banana Metallo e paglia Italia 1980
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coppia di Poltrone Realizzate da Cappellini su disegno di Tom Dixon Serie Banana Chairs , in metallo curvato e paglia naturale, presentano alcune riparazioni nella seduta.
Iron
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...
Velvet
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
Set Eight Tom Dixon Oak Leather Slab Dining Chairs
By Tom Dixon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of eight natural oak slab dining chairs designed by Tom Dixon London, England. The chairs feature a chic, angular design with a subtle wing or wishbone silhouette. The so...
Leather, 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
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. Metal structure and leather upholster. An iconic piece, in dark painted metal structure with a beautiful cream lea...
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
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...
Bouclé
"Banana" stool - Iron and Rope - Tom Dixon for Cappellini - Italy - ca. 1988
By Tom Dixon
Located in Milano, IT
Tags: #TomDixon #Cappellini #BananaStool #ItalianDesign #1980sDesign #Postmodern #IronAndRush #WovenSeat #ModernCollector #DesignIcon #VintageSeating Iconic stool from the "Banana" ...
Iron
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
$715 / 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
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
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. Tom Dixon’s iconic S-Chair is an object with a hand...
Metal
$9,448Sale 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
$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
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
$1,072Sale 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
$1,784Sale 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
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
$2,145Sale 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