Tom Dixon

Have you noticed the striking silver suspension lamp in Carine Roitfeld's office at Vouge Paris? It's the Mirror Ball Pendant in chrome designed by Tom Dixon. Born in Tunisia, educated in London at Chelsea School of Art, Dixon played bass in a funk band before learning how to weld on his own. He began creating a line of furniture using salvage materials that he would weld together. Brands such as Cappellini began carrying his furntiure; soon Dixon created his own company named Eurolounge to produce and distribute his pieces. His early designs are now considered collectibles and are held by museums worldwide. Among the many honors recognizing his talent, Dixon was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2001.

Tom Dixon photograph courtesy of tomdixon.net