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.

New Launch: Tom Dixon showcases AW25 Collection in King's Cross Flagship Shop

The British designer Tom Dixon has unveiled his latest collection for AW 2025, spanning across lighting, furniture and accessories. Highlights include sofas, mesmerising WHIRL lights, the striking MELT Fluoro and a stylish new range of rugs and textiles - RIDGE cushions, THREAD cushions and throws, BAND throws - and SPIN Candelabras in new finishes. 

GROOVE Table and Chairs outside the Tom Dixon London Flagship shop

Here are excellent images showcasing the extensive collection on display in his London King's Cross Flagship Shop.

SOFT Pendants, PLUMP Sofa, BELL Portables and FLASH Tables

WHIRL Gold Floor Lights, FAT Sofa, LOOPY Rug and MELT Surface Light

WHIRL Gold Chandelier and Table Light, SLAB Armchair and Stool and LOOPY Rug 

GROOVE Outdoor Table and Chairs, SPRING Pendants, CORD Rug and MELT Surface Lights

MELT Pendants, Floor Lights and Portable Fluoro Light with Dichroic filter, SLAB Armchair and Stool, TWEED Rug

PRESS FROSTED Pendants, GROOVE Table, Armchair and Stool and BELL Portable

MELT Pendants, Floor Lights and Portable gold, PLUMP Sofa, WINGBACK Armchair, FLASH Tables,
BELL Portable and LINE Rug

WHIRL Silver Pendants and Surface Lights, PLUMP Sofa, SLAB Armchair and Stool,
 FLASH Tables and KNOTTY Rug

All images from Tom Dixon

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?"

New Launch: Tom Dixon showased Hypermobile exhibition at Coal Office, promoting new Portable lights; Zara Hadid Designs and Porro were also on show

British iconic home and lifestyle product designer Tom Dixon delighted fans and interior design buffs with his exhibition: HYPERMOBILE during London Design Festival (LDF) this September.

Visitors were able to explore the brand's Shop and the Studio's Headquarters in King’s Cross, spanning 11 arches and spaces within The Coal Office, and immerse themselves "in the worlds of portability, miniaturisation and rechargeability", as the British designer celebrated the launch of PORTABLE lights in the Hypermarket.

The Portables come in various designs  such as a shape that take after its popular Melt ceiling pendant lamps, and a range of finishes, and provide up to 10 hours of battery life after fully-charged.  Another version is the Bell shape that also comes in various finishes: gold, silver, black and copper.

The Portables come in limited-edition screen-printed packaging designed by Regular Practice, created exclusively for LDF.  

Tom explained: 'The Portables were inspired by the changing demands of society. They symbolize the general shift towards flexibility and blurred boundaries between work and play, indoor and outdoor settings and increased flexibility in all our electrical devices, including personal transport, communication, entertainment, and more."

Other highlights of HYPERMOBILE exhibition included a Broadcast studio, a FAT Cinema, a Mobile Dinner, a Techno Lab and a HYPERMARKET with Melt PORTABLES available in limited-edition screen-printed packaging created especially for LDF.

Also on show at the Coal Office premises at Tom Dixon were tableware from Zaha Hadid Design, and furniture units from Porro of Italy.

Zaha Hadid Design

Zaha Hadid Design

Porro

Porro

All photos by Lucia Carpio.

Tom Dixon launches MATERIALITY as part of London Design Festival 2021

After a successful event in Milan last week, British designer for interior and home products Tom Dixon continues his Grand Tour of Europe in home turf this week as part of London Design Festival 2021.

Tom Dixon test-driving the new MASS four-poster bed. 
On display at Tom Dixon HQ, the new bed is adorned with Kvadrat’s new Sisu fabric, a thickly woven checked upholstery designed by Nanna Ditzel and Danh Vo.  Kvadrat’s Sisu fabric complements the warm brass tones of the MASS family.   Illuminating MASS is the new MELT chandeliers in golden hues.

From 18th to 26th September, Tom Dixon invites patrons to visit his Coal Office HQ, and explore the theme of MATERIALITY and enjoy a series of presentations and workshops.

Tom is launching the new MASS collection, a family of super-polished solid brass tables, coat and bookstands. Created exclusively for LDF is a limited-edition MASS 4-Poster bed that will be on display in the Gallery.

Also showcased in a designated room are cork sheets that clad the walls and the brand’s tables and stools, representing the versatility and innovative qualities of it as a material. 

Cork as a material is experiencing a resurgence in design and architecture since it is recyclable and carbon negative, as it can be harvested without harming the tree that it grows on.  

Cork sheets have been supplied by Amorim, the world's biggest cork processing group. The new PRESS collection, a family of accessories, pendants and surface lights made from thick and transparent ribbed glass, decorate the space.

Simultaneously, throughout the week from Monday – Friday, Tom Dixon’s Coal Office restaurant will be serving afternoon teas daily from the MASS Gallery. Head Chef, Nitai Shevach will be serving olive oil cake with pistachio cream and kadaifi crumble and cremeaux choux pastry with rose and pistachio. Accompanying the sweet bites will be Nyetimber Classic Cuvee MV and organic whole leaf teas by Cocoon Tea Artisans – creating the ultimate English afternoon tea experience by invitation only.   On Monday evening, Nyetimber will host a special introduction to their collection of English sparkling wines, alongside a private tour of the exhibition led by Tom Dixon.

For details of Tom Dixon's series of programmes, click HERE. 

All images from Tom Dixon.

Tom Dixon launched digital "24 Hour in Milan" in honour of Salone del Mobile

Tom Dixon Studio created computer-generated imagery of the BURST chandeliers inside
Milan’s celebrated brutalist church, Chiesa San Nicolao della Flue.
BURST is highly reflective; made up of 12 spherical orbs which explode from a single point construction to create a spectacular chandelier, available in copper and chrome finishes. Mirrored and perfectly reflective when switched off, it reveals a multiplicity of internal reflections from the integral LED when switched on. 

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Milan furniture fair “Salone del Mobile”, British designer Tom Dixon has launched two new products: BURST (in picture above) a large cluster chandelier made of 12 spherical, mirrored orbs bursting from a single-point construction, and the HYDRO Chair made of 100% recyclable aluminium in ballooned form, created in collaboration with aluminium producer HYDRO.  The chair has been blow-formed (through a process called Superplastic Forming) at high temperatures and then laser cut by robots.

Tom Dixon's BURST Copper Chandelier, pictured with the BIRD Chaise, 
SWIRL Table and GLOBE Floor light. 

Due to the continuing social challenges and travel restrictions caused the Coronavirus pandemic, the legendary Salone del Mobile was not held at the usual April fair dates.  So Tom Dixon launched a digital event “24 Hours in Milan” on April 13th, the original opening date for the annual furniture fair, and 'staged' his new range of products through computer-generated imagery on iconic venues, such as the Palazzo Mondadori, the only Italian building from Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, and inside Milan’s celebrated brutalist church, Chiesa San Nicolao della Flue.

Tom Dixon Studio created computer-generated imagery of the HYDRO Chairs at Palazzo Mondadori,
 the only Italian building from Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Manufactured in Canada by sub-suppliers to Tesla, the HYDRO chair is 100% recyclable. The 300 limited-edition chairs have all been signed and numbered. The HYDRO chair is available exclusively at Tomdixon.net, from Tom Dixon hubs around the world and selected international partners.

Tom Dixon with the HYDRO chair at the
Coal Office London Headquarters.

It was during the one-day digital series of events that Tom Dixon launched  the two new products for his studio, BURST and HYDRO Chair.  

Dixon himself also made an appearance via hologram. 

The day also featured a series of digital events, high profile talks, retrospectives and activities celebrating Milan and Salone del Mobile’s long-standing contribution to the design world.

Over the course of last year during the pandemic, Dixon has used hologram technology to ‘attend’ design events in Paris, Copenhagen and Stockholm.

This year’s Salone del Mobile is currently scheduled September 5 to10 September 2021.

All images fromTom Dixon Studio

China's Shanghai Fashion Week faces delay, while Tom Dixon opens Shanghai flagship.

Just heard through the grapevine that Shanghai Fashion Week may have to be postponed from March to mid April, amidst concerns posted by a growing rise of coronavirus infections in China.  Organisers have not yet made any announcement but there have been reports that brands are pulling out of trade fair events due to ongoing travel restrictions and rising Covid cases.

In ten days time or so, Chinese New Year will be “celebrated” in China and in Chinese communities around the world, but this lunar new year, which will be the year of the Ox, will see traditional celebrations curtailed and may have to be more low-key, and possibly going digital. Curbs on travel this year to try and stop the spread of the coronavirus mean many people won’t be able to return to their hometowns. That will limit spending on travel, restaurants and gifts. 

China’s efforts to control the recent resurgence of Covid-19 are undercutting a recovery which has been one of the bright spots in the global economy.  According to Bloomberg news,  the first official data for China in January showed economic activity expanded at a much slower pace compared to December, with the services sector markedly weaker. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 51.3, while the non-manufacturing gauge dropped to 52.4 from 55.7 in December, according to data released Sunday by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Meanwhile British interior and lifestyle product designer brand Tom Dixon has just announced the opening of its Shanghai flagship store, showing the maison’s continued confidence in the Asian market as it will be its third retail hub in China, following the opening of the Hangzhou store in December 2019 and the Beijing Sanlitun Bottle Concept store in September 2020. Tom Dixon Studio’s mobile, modular display system OCTAGON has also been on exhibition in China, travelling from Chengdu to Shanghai and ending in Beijing. OCTAGON represents the multifaceted nature of the brand, and is a compact structure showcasing the diverse architectural spaces and products of Tom Dixon Studio. OCTAGON is currently exhibiting at Beijing Wangfu Central Plaza until 28th February 2021.

The latest Hub is in Xintiandi, a cosmopolitan luxury design, fashion and hospitality destination in the centre of Shanghai, a stone’s throw from luxury properties, on XinTianDi Style I, Ground floor, No.123-6 Xinye Road.

The main entrance and exterior of Tom Dixon flagship store in Shanghai, China features these prominent double wooden doors and geometric wooden patterning on the windows.  Photos from Tom Dixon.

Tom Dixon Studio’s CEO, Hans Hoegstedt says: "China is one of our most important markets. We searched for 2 years for this location with the intention to support China’s design community. Our Shanghai hub is designed to be a place where our customers can fully experience Tom’s extraordinary products."

According to Tom Dixon. the flagship sits within a traditional Chinese building and is surrounded by Shikumen architecture. Shikumen, which translates to 'ancient stone gate', is a Shanghainese architectural style which blends traditional Chinese architecture and social behaviour with elements of Western design.  

The Hub has a minimalist, clean and industrial interior. The open-plan layout references the Shkiumen organisation of spaces, with rooms arranged around a Central Hall and Courtyard. There are several massive blocks of quarried solid stone in the centre, acting as podium for accessories.  The Shanghai Hub pays homage to many of the brand's hero products, such as FAT, SPRING and WINGBACK, as well as pendant lighting systems of MELT, MIRROR BALL, BEAT and BIRD Chaise. It also displays a selection of their latest collections.

To explore the new store, go on to the Tom Dixon website.

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.