Tom Dixon

What is The Tom Dixon Story?

Tom Dixon Lighting’s story began quite by accident. The first years of founder Tom Dixon’s life were spent in North Africa in various countries and then to Huddersfield, England. This transition was a culture shock for the young boy, and the shock continued when he went to Holland Park School. The school’s non-traditional learning methods and structure led to a very chaotic environment where Tom found solace in the school’s fantastic art department and ceramics. 

Eventually, Tom began gravitating towards other artistic fields. He joined a band that eventually toured to different areas of the world, including New York. Around 1981, while the band entertained and provided DJ services on nights and weekends, Tom used the daytime to pursue other hobbies. Welding became Tom’s primary pursuit, and one day, he surveyed his landscape and realized that he was becoming an artist and designer. Unsure of where this pursuit would lead him, Tom continued growing in knowledge and skill to see where this road would take him. 

Because he was primarily self-taught, Tom struggled to consider himself a “proper designer,” and yet he continued onward and defined his own iconic style through his work. In 1983, he produced his first hundred chairs in one year. By 1988, he produced his first lamp in the Spiral Lamp. Since these monumental moments, Tom and his company have grown exponentially in the furniture and lighting world with his iconic, unique style.

Who are Tom Dixon Lighting’s Most Iconic Designers?

Because of the company’s origins and Tom’s history, Tom Dixon himself is the company’s most iconic designer. Many of his designs are inspired by traditional British styles, but his use of uncommon materials in that style allows him to create unexpected designs fitting for contemporary, artistic spaces.

What Are The Favorite Types of Lighting by Tom Dixon? 

Tom Dixon Lighting creates three primary categories of lighting fixtures: ceiling lights, wall lights, and lamps. Many of his pendant lights and chandeliers are favorites as they use conventional and unconventional shapes to make modern art, but his wall sconces are equally iconic through their use of unusual materials and one of a kind designs. For more versatile lighting, Tom Dixon’s floor lamps are favorites in modern spaces. 

What Are Popular Tom Dixon Lighting Collections?

Currently, Tom Dixon’s Melt Collection is quite popular for their imperfect, organic-looking finishes and materials. Within this collection, there are lights reminiscent of molten glass, melting glaciers, and even deep space. Other popular collections from Tom Dixon include Copper, Beat, Etch, and Press.

What is Tom Dixon Known For?

Tom Dixon Lighting is mainly known for the man behind the brand and his unconventional designs. Truly, it cannot be overstated how monumental and unique his designs were from the very start and how these designs have continued to evolve to fit into the modern day. 

Where is Tom Dixon Lighting Based In?

Tom Dixon Lighting has been headquartered in London King’s Cross since 2018. His company also has central hubs in London, Milan, Hong Kong, New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. Since his luxury brand is represented in 90 countries around the world, it is fitting that Tom’s designs have so many homes in offices and studios in so many locations associated with elevated artistry and style. 

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