S-Chair
Tom Dixon
Production Cappellini
Chair designed by Tom Dixon for Cappellini, 1991.
With its sinuous, immediately recognisable profile, S-Chair transforms a craft-based technique into an icon of contemporary design. The dark painted metal frame supports a stained wicker seat, recalling the texture of the original marsh-straw version of the chair. The S-shaped profile follows the line of the seated body. The result is a piece with a strong sculptural presence, where manual craft, formal experimentation and industrial production find a precise balance.
Design: 1991
Dimensions: W 50 × D 42 × H 102 cm
Tom Dixon
Tom Dixon is one of the most influential British designers on the contemporary scene. Born in Tunisia in 1959 and raised in London, he is self-taught and has built his career experimenting with materials, industrial techniques, and unconventional production processes. His style is recognizable for the bold use of metals, reflective surfaces, sculptural forms, and an aesthetic that blends craftsmanship with industrial production.
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