Product Design News: Tom Dixon Presents Art & Industrie in Paris

British designer Tom Dixon has unveiled a special curatorial project in Paris during Maison & Objet, the international trade fair for decoration, design and lifestyle professionals, which took place from 14 to 19 January 2026.

Presented at Galerie RX&SLAG, the exhibition marked a notable collaboration between the London-based designer and one of the leading contemporary art galleries operating between Paris and New York. 

Tom Dixon seating comfortably in his PLUMP Sofa, at RX&SLAG, Paris.

RX&SLAG is widely recognised for its museum-quality exhibitions, large-scale sculptural installations and its commitment to showcasing bold, concept-driven international artists.

Tom Dixon's BELL Portable Lampss in Fluoro.

Tom Dixon's BELL Portable Lamps in Baby Blue and Silver.

Located in the heart of the fashionable Marais district — a centre for contemporary art, design and cultural experimentation — the exhibition brought together a selection of striking works under the working title Art & Industrie. The project examined the evolving relationship between creative expression and industrial production.

Tom Dixon's GROOVE Side Chairs in Moss, Hydro Chairs, Trumpf Chairs
with MELT Portables Large in Silver.

As guest curator, Dixon explored his long-standing preoccupation with materials, manufacturing processes and the intersection between art and industry. The exhibition established a dialogue between RX&SLAG’s contemporary artists and a curated selection of Dixon’s own designs, combining newly launched pieces from his Spring/Summer 2026 collection with vintage works drawn from his personal archive.

Tom Dixon's JACK Lamp.

Among the works on display were the PLUMP Sofa; PRESS Frosted Sphere Pendants and Surface Lights; BELL Portables in Baby Blue, Silver and Fluoro; GROOVE Side Chairs in Moss; Hydro Chairs; Trumpf Chairs paired with MELT Portable Large lamps in Silver; JACK Portable lamps; and POSE Task Lights in Gold. New SS26 designs, including the GROOVE collection, were presented alongside earlier pieces to highlight Dixon’s evolving industrial aesthetic.

POSE Task Lights in Gold

Tom Dixon, who was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to British design, is internationally regarded for his material-driven approach and his ability to bridge manufacturing, art and interior design. Founded in 2002, his eponymous brand is known for its lighting, furniture and accessories, often produced using innovative industrial techniques and distributed globally through flagship stores and key international stockists.

Tom Dixon's PLUMP sofa, PRESS frosted sphere pendant and Surface Lights.

 

The Spring/Summer 2026 collections are available through Tom Dixon flagship stores, selected retailers and online at tomdixon.net.

Maison & Objet, held biannually in Paris, is one of the most influential events in the global design calendar. The fair attracts thousands of designers, buyers, architects and specifiers from around the world, offering a platform for new collections, trend forecasting and experimental installations across the fields of interior design, furniture, lighting and lifestyle products.

Images courtesy of Tom Dixon.

Lighting News: Tom Dixon Re-imagines his JACK Light for the Outdoors

British designer Tom Dixon has announced the reintroduction and evolution of one of his most recognisable designs, the JACK light, presenting a contemporary update of the iconic object nearly three decades after its original debut.

Tom Dixon's JACK Portable lights with the new GROOVE Lounge Chair in Putty.

First developed in 1997, the JACK light emerged from Dixon’s early experimentation with rotational moulding and quickly gained acclaim as a multi-functional lighting object. Now re-imagined for modern living, the new JACK Portable light has been redesigned as a cordless, rechargeable and fully waterproof solution suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.

A key development in the new iteration is its outdoor-ready specification. Engineered with an IP65 rating, the JACK Portable light marks the brand’s first fully certified IP65 outdoor luminaire. It is designed to operate reliably across a wide temperature range, from -20 to 50 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for year-round use in varied climates.

The new JACK Portable light is scheduled to launch in the spring and will be available from February 2026 through Tom Dixon flagship stores, selected key stockists, and online at tomdixon.net.

Portability is central to the updated design. The light features a durable matte white shade that emits a soft, diffused glow, while its cordless construction allows it to be easily moved and positioned as required. A button-operated dimmer offers continuous adjustment from low light to full brightness, and the lights can be stacked in groups of up to three, reinforcing their functional versatility.

The original JACK light drew inspiration from tetrapod concrete coastal defence structures and was recognised with Millennium Mark status by the British Government in 1997. It remains part of the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in the United States.

Images from Tom Dixon

About Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon is a British designer recognised internationally for his innovative contributions to furniture, lighting and interior design. Rising to prominence in the late 1980s, he became known for his experimental approach to materials and manufacturing, particularly in metalwork and industrial processes. In 2002, he founded the Tom Dixon brand, which has since grown into a global design studio and manufacturer, with products represented in leading museums and institutions worldwide. Dixon’s work is characterised by sculptural form, material experimentation and a distinctly British design sensibility.

The Tom Dixon Global Flagship Shop is located in the heart of London’s Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, at 4–10 Bagley Walk. The space serves as the principal retail and showroom destination for Tom Dixon’s full range of lighting, furniture, home accessories and design objects, presenting the brand’s distinctive aesthetic in a purpose-designed environment. The flagship is integrated within a broader creative complex that also houses Dixon’s headquarters and studio facilities, with exposed brickwork and industrial architecture reflecting both the locale’s heritage and the brand’s design ethos.

Design and Product: Tom Dixon unveils new furniture and outdoor furniture in Copenhagen

British designer Tom Dixon will introduce new sofas, lounges, lights and an outdoor collection will debut in Copenhagen, including the FATTER and PLUMP sofas, from June 12th to 14th at Vognmagergade 7, in the heart of the city's historic centre.

Tom Dixon to unveil new sofas, lounges, lights and an outdoor collection in Copenhagen in June 2024. 

"The new FAT Work is a chair for conference rooms and breakout spaces, home offices or modern dining, that swivels and rolls and lifts with great posture and poise,"  says Tom Dixon.

The British design brand will offer also an exclusive glimpse of the highly anticipated SS25 outdoor furniture range, GROOVE.

Tom Dixon's new SLAB lounge chair and ottoman.

Fresh from their debut in Milan, also on display are the stylish SLAB Lounge Chair & Ottoman and the functional FAT Work chair, promising an inspiring showcase of contemporary design.

Tom says: "The centre of gravity has shifted in the last few years, where Copenhagen has become a new and relevant epicentre for the latest thinking in interiors – a design-obsessed population, a properly functioning city, and a global outlook, all against the backdrop of a Scandinavian summer... what’s not to like?"

British designer Rory Hutton creates new scarfs with interior design and stately homes as main theme

British textile designer, artist and historian Rory Hutton is launching a new range of silk scarfs, created with interior design aficionados in mind.  The collection draws inspiration from two distinct sources; the Aesthetic home inspired by 19th century tastemakers William Morris, Oscar Wilde and their artistic circle, as well as a whimsical take on the grand rooms of the stately home.

Blue Aesthete Scarf by Rory Hutton inspired by iconic 19th century tastemakers.

These classic 90x90cm silk scarves feature an iconic quote from William Morris (the iconic designer of the Arts and Crafts Movement) - Have nothing in your house which you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful - which has been lino-printed in an Arts and Crafts style font. 

The quote was frequently used by Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde in his lectures on taste and decoration, and perfectly sums up the Aesthetic approach to interior design, and is just as relevant to designers and decorators in the 21st century as it was in the 19th century, said Rory.

Green Aesthete Scarf by
Rory Hutton.

Alongside the quote is a classic Sussex chair. Based on vernacular furniture and designed by Philip Webb this chair was the must have item of artistic furniture for the aesthetic decorator.

The design also features sunflowers in Chinese style vases. Sunflowers are one of the most iconic emblems of the Aesthetic movement and were used widely on all kinds of household wares. Many followers of the movement collected blue and white Chinese and Japanese porcelains, James McNeill Whistler and Dante Gabrielle Rossetti among them.

The Stately Home is the theme of another collection by Rory Hutton.  

Scarf in 90 cm x 90 cm - Rococo Hounds by Rory Hutton.
All his scarfs, along with shawls, greeting cards and accessories are available on his website,
a perfect place for sourcing gifts for Christmas and all occasions.

These elaborate prints feature ornately framed portraits of family dogs, rococo side chairs, humped back sofas, flamboyant bouquets influenced by floral designer Constance Spry and gilt pier glasses in the Chinoiserie taste. All elements combine to create an elaborate whimsical pattern.

In developing these designs Rory Hutton drew on his collection of sketchbooks where he has recorded details from visits to stately homes and auction houses over many years. The designer’s signature lino cut prints have a lively and characterful appearance with many playful details to delight.

Rory Hutton begins his creations as drawings, which are turned into linocuts and hand-printed before being digitally composed and coloured. The designs are then sent to Lake Como in Italy where they are digitally printed on to the finest Italian silk.  His collections have included luxury scarves, ties, pocket squares, bow ties and also socks.  His prints have also been licensed by museums and galleries for use on a number of complementary products including tote bags, greetings cards, stationary, ceramics and even soap.  

FAT: humorous silhouettes with a reductionist aesthetic, from TOM DIXON

Tom Dixon's FAT chair range is designed to hug
the body.  It's round and cuddly shape allows
for multiple sitting positions. 

Of course we need to keep our social distancing in place to help avoid the spread of Covid-19, but in doing so we are missing much needed human contact, like not being able to hug our friends, dear ones and peers when we see them.  

Tom Dixon's upholstered FAT chair range on show at Coal Office, the designer's headquarters
in Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross, London.  Photo by Lucia Carpio.

So it is intriguing to learn that British designer Tom Dixon’s new upholstered chair range – FAT – is designed with rounded shapes to hug the body and allows for multiple sitting positions as we are spending more time indoors (for work and for rest) and comfort is of prime importance.

Photo by Lucia Carpio.

FAT is available as a three and two-seater sofa, dining chair, counter and bar stool, lounge chair and chaise longue.  They are made from moulded foam with a metal leg available in high gloss black lacquer and made-to-order upholstery. Manufactured in Europe, hand-finished and upholstered by experienced crafts people.

FAT chairs are available for viewing in Tom Dixon’s Coal Office headquarters in London King’s Cross, as well as in his new Beijing shop in China, in the Lounge snf Dining Hall at the Manzoni hub in Milan.

FAT Dining Chairs and FAT Lounge Chairs
in the new Beijing hub in China.  

Tom says: 'For a while, I’ve been wanting to reclaim the word FAT and make it positive again. It’s particularly appropriate for upholstery because what you really want is supreme comfort. The fatness of the curved backrests and the thickness of the upholstery makes FAT a really comfortable series of furniture.'

Tom continues: 'We wanted to make a chair that used the most elementary components to try and reduce the complexity and elements down to the absolute minimum. FAT really has the simplest of legs, but even the legs are fatter than most chairs. This creates a very solid base for the plump cushion, which is completely round. The backrest, which is half round, also allows you to make love chair configurations which are modular, in a way that very few furniture ranges are.'

For London Design Festival 2020 - Tom Dixon presents OCTAGON in Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross.

It's the start of London Design Festival 2020. British designer Tom Dixon opens his headquarters/showroom (Coal Office) in Coal Drops Yard, a stone's throw from the King's Cross station, to display his wide range of creative modern home products.

Tom’s theme for this year’s festival is OCTAGON, which represents the multifaceted and constantly evolving nature of his brand. 

The Coal Office is transformed into 8 different architectural spaces and each area is defined by this year’s hero products. 

Tom says: "So many ideas! So many new stories, new partnerships and ways of making and also a few old ones that we would like to tell our new friends and partners. But how to manage so much content? The answer is OCTAGON...with 8 facets of our hyperactive, constantly evolving brand."

It's an open exhibition for visitors to immerse themselves in Tom's universe.

Britain's Tom Dixon & Austria's Prolicht launch new track lighting: CODE

Having spent months locked down in our homes, many of us may have come to realise the importance of having good lighting that work flexibly for our work-home combined life.

Now there is a new LED lighting product called Code, composed of bare LEDs mounted on printed circuit boards that can be arranged in numerous configurations to create “graphic lighting sculptures.” This will be welcome news for those who now probably make working from home a more permanent arrangement, and need inspirational lighting to help nurture productivity.


Code is a collaboration between British designer Tom Dixon who produces furniture, lighting and accessories under his eponymous brand, and Austrian architectural lighting specialists PROLICHT. Their  joint ambition was to rethink conventional track lighting systems, which typically conceal PCBs, and offer a stripped-back alternative that celebrates and exposes the devices.

Right, Walter Norz of Prolicht and Tom Dixon, outside Tom Dixon's headquarters in Coal Harbour,

 London Charing Cross, pre-Covid-19 lockdown.

All photos from Tom Dixon.

Designer Tom Dixon and Prolicht CEO Walter Norz recently spoke to Dezeen founder and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs about the stripped-back LED lighting to coincide with the launch of Code, which was featured in the product fair Virtual Design Festival (VDF), is composed of bare LEDs mounted on printed circuit boards that can be arranged in numerous configurations to create "graphic lighting sculptures", according to the brand.
You can watch the interview by clicking HERE.

“For the past year, we’ve been obsessed with printed circuit boards (PCBs). So flat, so efficient, and so very luminous! Our collaboration with Prolicht started high in the mountains of Innsbruck where we shared our first thoughts on a Minimal Track System that would attempt to remove the superfluous and reveal the light engine in all its naked glory,” said Dixon.

Last week, Tom Dixon unveiled their new Octagon at Design Shanghai at Xintiandi Design Festival, the leading art and design festival in Asia held from 25th May to 8th June.   

The exhibition, YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW showcased an innovative display, entitled Octagon, which was a flatpack structure that transforms into a pavilion of eight vitrines to display elements of our universe.

The pop sensibility of Tom Dxon’s SWIRL vase collection

Following a successful 24-hour campaign in Paris, the British design supremo Tom Dixon’s new collection of vases by name of SWIRL is now officially launched in store.

Available in a range of shapes and sizes, the SWIRL vases represent a psychedelic update of an Italian post-modernist aesthetic, created from a series of geometric forms stacked upon one another to create multi-dimensional, functional sculptures.
Featured here is a selection of Tom Dixon's guerrilla photoshoot at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris.

The unique process involves recycling the powdered residue from the marble industry, mixed with pigment and resin to create blocks of material that can then be sawn, sliced and turned on a lathe.

STEM, SMALL and MEDIUM vases are inspired by Ikebana, which is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Anchored with a heavy base, the cylindrical vessels allow branches and flowers to cantilever out.


SWIRL is a series of geometric forms stacked upon one another to create multidimensional, functional sculptures; each piece features a unique pattern due to the pouring process.   The Swirl family includes also coat hooks, bookends, furniture and other decorative designs.

Furious Goose launches new "the Planets" collection

In a year when planet Earth celebrates the 50th anniversary of Man landing on the moon, Brighton-based British accessories brand Furious Goose launches a new collection called simply "The Planets" to celebrate the "majesty of the solar system and planetary science in geometry, colour and pattern."

The collection of unisex cosmic scarves will have sci-fi fans and futuristic fashionistas getting all excited, featuring celestial themes ... from Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system to the auroras of Jupiter, right down to the individual statistics of each celestial body.  Made in the UK, each design was developed through pen and ink sketches, then digitally and meticulously drawn and then refined with bright colours achieving double-sided print.  Each scarf is available in 100 cm in fine Merino Wool and in 65 cm in silk twill, and also in 42 cm square allowing one to use them in a variety of ways, from silk pocket squares,  to neckerchief and headscarf, or for wrapping around a handbag's handle.

Furious Goose was founded in 2016,  created by fashion and graphic designer Patrick Morrison.