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.
$1,237Sale Price / item|25% Off
Tom Dixon 'Groove' Aluminum Outdoor Dining Table in Moss Green
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
$2,812Sale Price / item|25% Off
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
$1,237Sale Price / item|25% Off
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
$2,396Sale Price / item|25% Off
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
$2,062Sale Price / item|25% Off
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
$2,062Sale Price / item|25% Off
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
$2,396Sale Price / item|25% Off
Tom Dixon Natural Oak 'Slab' 48-inch Round Dining Table
By Tom Dixon
Located in Glendale, CA
Tom Dixon Natural Oak 'Slab' 48-inch Round Dining Table Originally designed in 2010 and updated in 2022, Tom Dixon's Slab table is constructed...
Oak
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
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
$4,105
H 75 in W 129 in D 69 in
Organic Modern Table, Solid Oak, Pink Formica Top, Handmade by Loose Fit, UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
Solid English Oak Dining Table with wedged mortice and tenon joints on the legs and wiggly feet. Based on traditional construction, with a chunkier and playful twist and colourful pink Formica top. This table is made from solid timber, intelligent use of joinery pulls the form together in a robust way. The legs are attached knocking the 'keys' through the tenons to lock the pieces together to assemble or disassemble the table. This is a traditional joinery method that locks the tenon in place and creates a sturdy and durable piece of furniture. The wiggly feet give the table a playful character and is a modern take on traditional farmhouse tables...
Formica, Hardwood, Oak
Oak Wood MiMi Desk White by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that captu...
Birch, Oak, Plywood
48″ Round Dining Table
Located in Annville, PA
Always popular this 48″ Round Dining Table extends to an oval shaped dining table of 64″ when the leaf is inserted. The table top is fastened in place ...
Mahogany
$2,800
H 29.14 in W 56.7 in D 29.34 in
Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s. Crafted in rich oak, the piece showcases a tactile warmth through its finely grained s...
Brass
$1,323Sale Price|41% Off
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Classic Mid-Century Danish Modern Oak Wood Folding Dining Table, 1960s
By AM Mobler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic dining table was produced by the Danish manufactory AM Møbler [Ansager Møbler] during the 1960s. It is made of high-quality oak wood ...
Oak
Minimalist Outdoor Dining Table
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor dining table is made in hardwood and metal in a minimalist design. It is a table that combines thin solid wood thickness with a hea...
Metal
Ebba Custom Dining Table in Teak (Indoor or Outdoor)
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to withstand any climate, this teak dining table can be used either indoors or outdoors. Seen here in 144" x 46" with a 3 1/2" table top and 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" legs, however al...
Teak
$5,295
H 28.5 in W 74.75 in D 37.75 in
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak & Teak Dining Table Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple yet very elegant dining table CH327 by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. Oak top with a teak frame and legs. Solid wood top appears to be floating above the fram...
Oak, Teak
48 Round Pedestal Dining Table
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
A blend of timeless elegance and robust construction. Perfect for intimate meals and cozy gatherings, this table is designed to be both functional and stylish. Constructed of solid ...
Wood
$2,750
H 29.5 in W 63 in D 33.25 in
De Puydt Heavy Brutalist Oak Trestle Table or Desk in Dark Stained Oak
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Belgian manufacturer De Puydt attributed, stunning Brutalist dining table or desk with trestle base. Beautiful, solid dark oak with striking, carved, grooved, textural t...
Oak
Large Antique Solid Oak Slab Top Trestle Farm Dining Conference Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts Large Antique 3" Thick Solid Oak Slab Top Trestle Farm Dining Conference Table. Phenomenal piece of solid oak carpentry skill example. Due to t...
Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Desk or Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-century 1950's French bamboo desk or dining table. Wicker, rattan, faux bamboo.
Rattan
Pair of White Tom Dixon Spot Drink Tables
By Tom Dixon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of Tom Dixon cast iron drinks tables featuring a white enamel top. Known as "spot" tables crafted from heavy, solid cast iron with a pole support column having a squar...
Enamel, Iron
Offcut Side Table by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Offcut Side Table by renowned designer Tom Dixon, a true statement piece for any luxury living space. Crafted from solid wood, this unique table features a striking g...
Wood
Tom Dixon Screw Marble Table
By Tom Dixon
Located in Basildon, London
The Screw Marble Table by Tom Dixon, crafted in 2010, features a sleek and modern design with a marble top and metal base. Perfect for contemporary living spaces, adding both style a...
Marble, Metal
Tom Dixon 1987 Camouflage Table
By Tom Dixon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning coffee table by Tom Dixon from 1987. It features a parquet top in oak with steel banding and steel legs. Tagged on the bottom. We’re unsure of the edition size of this tab...
Steel
Tom Dixon Dark Oak Low Slab Rectangular Coffee Table
By Tom Dixon
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, this low dark oak slab table combines quality materials with a sleek...
Oak
Tom Dixon Dark Oak Low Slab Coffee Table
By Tom Dixon
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, this low dark oak slab table combines quality materials with a sleek...
Oak
Tom Dixon Fumed Oak Slab Individual Desk
By Tom Dixon
Located in Basildon, London
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...
Oak
Tom Dixon Low Dark Oak Slab Side Tables, Set of 2
By Tom Dixon
Located in Basildon, London
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...
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...
Steel
Tom Dixon “Jack” Light
By Tom Dixon
Located in Winnetka, IL
Tom Dixon “Jack” light by Euro lounge. Has a bulb inside that lights up. Can also be used as a seat or side table.
Plastic
Consolidated Listing For Alex
By Verter Turroni, Tom Dixon
Located in Tulsa, OK
Antipode Dining Table By Imperfetto + 4 Blue Gray Upholstery With Metal Gloss Lacquer Leg Dining Chairs, Tom Dixon Antipode Dining Table By Imperfetto Made in Italy and designed by Verter Turroni, Antipode by Imperfetto has black cast fiberglass base with a black high pressure smooth laminate opaque top that is both fingerprint and scratch resistant. This limited edition dining table is number 2 of 99 pieces and a beautiful example of form and function blended into a piece of art for your home. Modern in design and an organic feel makes this a piece meant to last and be handed down to generations to come. Seats 6-8 comfortably.* * This piece will arrive in two piece will arrive in two pieces (top + base) and will need to be assembled. Seller will provide instructions for assembly. Measures: 62.5" Ø x 29" H. Fat Dining Chair...
Fiberglass, Laminate
Rare Grey Pylon Table Designed in 1992 by Tom Dixon for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Tom Dixon
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Pylon series were intended to be light and architectural at the same time, if the chairs are pretty rare in their original Cappellini version, we can consider the table almost un...
Iron