Tom Dixon at the Milan Design Week 2009

22-27 April 2009

Back to Basics - Utility

The 2009 collection uses some of the most basic and primitive of materials, re-thought for the modern age. Demonstrating the virtues of longevity, thoughness and weight, the new collection speaks of the need for robustness and honesty in design. New products include pressed glass lighting, stone tables, and vitreous enamel occasional tables; all illustrating simple, reduced shapes and heavy weight construction, finishes and materials.

Tube, Bowl and Lens, pressed glass pendant lights show all of the beauty and honesty of heavyweight industrial components. Exceptionally hardwearing, dense and satisfyingly heavy each light bears the sinuous marks and imperfections of the manufacturing process giving the robust forms reference to their industrial pedigree.

Tube, Bowl and Lens (pressed glass pendant lights)

The Spot Tables consist of a heavy weighted base with two different height stems with either a square or a round top. Coated in heavy duty vitreous enamel, an ultra hygienic and industrial process in which particles of glass are sprayed on to cast iron, and then fired at furiously high temperatues. Not only are the results highly functional, the materials qualities are extremely hard weearing with an extraordinary depth of colour. The two different heights can be interchanged as desired with either a square or a circular top.

The Screw Table allows for many surfaces and functions. A dining and coffee table made from one bomb proof heavy cast iron tripod and a solid marble top. The combination of materials form a surprisingly elegant café table. The industrial strength aluminium screw allows for multiple heights by simply spinning the top.

Screw Tables

The Block Table has elegant electroplated copper legs and granite top, perfectly flat sided, allowing tables to be placed together in multiple configurations. The stone surface is heat resistant and treated to minimize grease marks. There are adjustable feet to protect the floor surface and allow for uneven floors.

Block Tables

TOM DIXON/Back to Basics - Utility
Salone Internazionale del Mobile Milan 2009
Stand 7, Superstudio Piu
Via Tortona 27
21 April: Press preview 3-8 pm
22-27 April: 10 am-9 pm

Read more:
Interview with Tom Dixon
Proventus' engagement in Tom Dixon