Tom Dixon was born on 21 May 1959 in Sfax, Tunisia to a French/Latvian mother and an English father. He is a self-taught British designer, best known as the Creative Director of the eponymous brand 'Tom Dixon', which specializes in the design of lighting, furniture and accessories. Dixon's work is known for its bold and innovative use of materials and forms, as well as its eclectic mix of influences from around the world.

He moved to England at the age of four and spent his school years in London. He dropped out of Chelsea School of Art to play bass in the band Funkapolitan, before teaching himself welding and going on to produce furniture. Dixon's early designs were often made from salvaged materials and were characterized by their raw and industrial aesthetic. He quickly gained a reputation for his bold and original work, and in 1989 more...

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Tom Dixon base floor L black sand cast iron base and stem with…

Tom Dixon base floor L black sand cast iron base and stem with a satin finished matte brass shade.; the United Kingdom; designed 2006; 160 cm high, 49 cm deep.

Tom Dixon base floor lamp, black sand cast iron base and stem…

Tom Dixon base floor lamp, black sand cast iron base and stem with a satin finished matte brass shade. The United Kingdom, designed 2006, 160 cm high, 49 cm deep

Tom Dixon base floor lamp, black sand cast iron base and stem…

Tom Dixon base floor lamp, black sand cast iron base and stem with a satin finished matte brass shade. The United Kingdom, designed 2006, 160 cm high, 49 cm deep

Tom Dixon base floor lamp, black sand cast iron base and stem…

Tom Dixon base floor lamp, black sand cast iron base and stem with a satin finished matte brass shade. The United Kingdom, designed 2006, 160 cm high, 49 cm deep

Tom Dixon pair of punch wall lights, sectional polished steel,…

Tom Dixon Punch Wall Lights

Tom Dixon pair of punch wall lights, sectional polished steel, rubber, the United Kingdom, c 2000s, 27 cm high, 18 cm wide, 15 cm deep.

Tom Dixon three punch wall lights, sectional polished steel,…

Tom Dixon Steel and Rubber Wall Lights

Tom Dixon three punch wall lights, sectional polished steel, and rubber., the United Kingdom, c 2000s, 27 cm high, 18 cm wide, 15 cm deep

Tom Dixon pair of Beat wide and one Beat fat ceiling lights,…

Beat Brass Ceiling Lights with LED Module

Tom Dixon pair of Beat wide and one Beat fat ceiling lights, hand spun brass with matte black finish. Intergrated Led module light., the United Kingdom, designed 2011, wide: 18 cm high, 35 cm deep, fat: 32 cm high, 25 cm deep

A Tom Dixon 'Jack' floor lamp, designed in 1994, the 'Jack' was…

Tom Dixon's Iconic 'Jack' Floor Lamp

A Tom Dixon 'Jack' floor lamp, designed in 1994, the 'Jack' was one of the designer's first experimentations with plastic. The stackable forms represent an iconic piece of modern design, height 52 cm, width 58 cm, depth 58 cm

Tom Dixon pair of 'Beat Tall' ceiling lights, hand spun brass…

Brass Beat Tall Ceiling Lights with LED Module

Tom Dixon pair of 'Beat Tall' ceiling lights, hand spun brass with matte black finish. Integrated LED module light. United Kingdom, designed 2011, 42 cm high, 19 cm deep

Tom Dixon pair of 'Beat Tall' ceiling lights, 'Beat Wide' &…

Tom Dixon Brass Pendant Lights with LED Module

Tom Dixon pair of 'Beat Tall' ceiling lights, 'Beat Wide' & 'Beat Fat' pendant lights, hand spun brass with matte black finish. Integrated LED module light. United Kingdom, designed 2011, Beat tall: 42 cm high, 19 cm deep Beat wide: 18 cm high, 35 cm deep…

Tom Dixon pair of 'Beat Fat' pendant lights, hand spun brass…

Black Brass Beat Fat Pendant Lights with LED Module

Tom Dixon pair of 'Beat Fat' pendant lights, hand spun brass with matte black finish. Intergrated Led module light. United Kingdom, designed 2011, 28 cm high, 24 cm deep

Tom Dixon pair of 'Beat Tall' ceiling lights & pair of 'Beat…

Tom Dixon Brass Pendant and Ceiling Lights

Tom Dixon pair of 'Beat Tall' ceiling lights & pair of 'Beat Fat' pendant lights, hand spun brass with matte black finish. Integrated LED module light. United Kingdom, designed 2011, Beat tall 42 cm high, 19 cm deep Beat fat 28 cm high, 24 cm deep

Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), pair of Etch pendant lights,…

Tom Dixon Etch Pendant Lights, Brass, Pair

Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), pair of Etch pendant lights, manufactured by Tom Dixon studio, brass, retains manufacturer's label, one shade (A/F) (2), diameter 32 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.

Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), Beat Stout pendant light,…

Tom Dixon Beat Stout Pendant Light

Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), Beat Stout pendant light, designed c. 2004, manufactured by Tom Dixon studio, spun brass with black finish and hand beaten interior, retains manufacturer's label, height 53 cm diameter 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

A Tom Dixon 'Bead' light, molten globules of glass that have…

Bead Pendant Light with Magical Luminosity

A Tom Dixon 'Bead' light, molten globules of glass that have come straight from the furnace ready to be blown are the inspiration behind the bead and top lights. This pendant light distorts the light as it filters through the dense raw glass to give a…

A Tom Dixon 'Bead' light, molten globules of glass that have…

Bead Pendant Light by Tom Dixon

A Tom Dixon 'Bead' light, molten globules of glass that have come straight from the furnace ready to be blown are the inspiration behind the bead and top lights. This pendant light distorts the light as it filters through the dense raw glass to give a…

A Tom Dixon 'Bead' light, molten globules of glass that have…

Mouth-blown Bead Pendant Light by Tom Dixon

A Tom Dixon 'Bead' light, molten globules of glass that have come straight from the furnace ready to be blown are the inspiration behind the bead and top lights. This pendant light distorts the light as it filters through the dense raw glass to give a…

A pair of Tom Dixon 'Glass Knobs', a glass knob useful as a…

Tom Dixon Glass Knobs

A pair of Tom Dixon 'Glass Knobs', a glass knob useful as a wall mounted clothes-hook or as a decorative installation. Made of extra thick pressed glass using the same manufacturing technique to make products such as head lamps or glass insulators. One…

A pair of Tom Dixon 'Glass Knobs', a glass knob useful as a…

Tom Dixon Glass Knobs - Wall Hooks or Decorative Installation

A pair of Tom Dixon 'Glass Knobs', a glass knob useful as a wall mounted clothes-hook or as a decorative installation. Made of extra thick pressed glass using the same manufacturing technique to make products such as head lamps or glass insulators. One…

A Tom Dixon VOS02B Void-Mini brass light shade, height 12.5 cm,…

Tom Dixon Brass Mini Light Shade

A Tom Dixon VOS02B Void-Mini brass light shade, height 12.5 cm, diameter 14.5 cm

Modern designer Cone lamp by Tom Dixon, ex Ecc design lighting

Tom Dixon's Cone Lamp: Modern Design at its Finest

Modern designer Cone lamp by Tom Dixon, ex Ecc design lighting

A Tom Dixon 'Etch' pendant light. The geodesic pendant is…

Etch Pendant Light by Tom Dixon

A Tom Dixon 'Etch' pendant light. The geodesic pendant is formed of finely pierced flat metal sheets tabbed together like Victorian tin toys. Using digital acid etching methods, Etch is patterned for the effective filtering of light designed to cast an…

A Tom Dixon felt shade floor lamp, made from double-layered…

Felt Shade Floor Lamp by Tom Dixon

A Tom Dixon felt shade floor lamp, made from double-layered felt heat pressed into a soft organic shape, metal tripod base, height 15.5 cm

A pair of Tom Dixon 'Jack' floor lamps, designed in 1994, the…

Tom Dixon's Iconic 'Jack' Floor Lamps

A pair of Tom Dixon 'Jack' floor lamps, designed in 1994, the 'Jack' was one of the designer's first experimentations with plastic. The stackable forms represent an iconic piece of modern design. Orange Jack has interior lamp fixture, the black is without…

Tom Dixon 'Mirror Ball' tripod pendant lamp, chrome steel and…

Chrome Tripod Pendant Lamp by Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon 'Mirror Ball' tripod pendant lamp, chrome steel and polycarbonate, Britain, 180 cm high, 80 cm wide, 31 cm deep

Tom Dixon 'Mirror Ball' tripod pendant lamp, chrome steel and…

Tom Dixon Chrome Tripod Pendant Lamp

Tom Dixon 'Mirror Ball' tripod pendant lamp, chrome steel and polycarbonate, Britain, 180 cm high, 80 cm wide, 31 cm deep

Tom Dixon mirror ball floor lamp plastic mirrored spheres,…

Mirrored Spheres Floor Lamp by Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon mirror ball floor lamp plastic mirrored spheres, removable metal base Britain c 2000s, 155 cm high, 40 cm deep

Tom Dixon mirror ball floor lamp plastic mirrored spheres,…

Tom Dixon Mirror Ball Floor Lamp with Plastic Spheres

Tom Dixon mirror ball floor lamp plastic mirrored spheres, removable metal base Britain c 2000s, 155 cm high, 40 cm deep

Tom Dixon set of four mirror ball pendant lights, Glossy chrome…

Tom Dixon Mirror Ball Pendant Lights - Set of Four

Tom Dixon set of four mirror ball pendant lights, Glossy chrome finish. Labelled, Britain, c 2003, 25d cm

Tom Dixon set of four mirror ball pendant lights, Glossy chrome…

Tom Dixon Mirror Ball Pendant Lights, Set of Four

Tom Dixon set of four mirror ball pendant lights, Glossy chrome finish. Labelled, Britain, c 2003, 25d cm

Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), Base Floor Lamp, pyramid square…

Brass Base Floor Lamp by Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon (British, b. 1959), Base Floor Lamp, pyramid square base, with polished brass shade, (A/F), height 160 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Dedece