Tom Dixon taught himself to weld and built a design language out of raw metal and shine. A motorcycle crash ended art school and sent him through a band and a welding torch before Cappellini turned his S-Chair into a classic and Habitat made him head of design. Since 2002 his own London brand has owned the glow: Beat, Mirror Ball, Copper Shade. Every Tom Dixon piece here is an original, authenticated and restored, then delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
Tom Dixon, British Design Since 2002
Tom Dixon was born in Tunisia in 1959 and raised in England. A motorcycle accident ended his studies at Chelsea College of Arts, and after a spell in the band Funkapolitan he taught himself to weld in the mid-1980s, making furniture from salvaged metal. His S-Chair for Cappellini became a modern classic, and in 1998 he joined Habitat as head of design and then creative director. He was appointed OBE for services to British design in 2001.
In 2002 he launched his own brand, Tom Dixon, based at King's Cross in London. It is best known for sculptural lighting and metallic finishes, the Beat lights, the Mirror Ball, the Copper Shade and Melt, alongside the Wingback chair and brass-and-marble furniture. The signature is industrial material made luxurious, copper, brass and cast metal turned into pieces you notice the moment you walk in.
New, Tom Dixon is priced as a premium British brand, with lighting and furniture running well into four figures. Every original at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days, usually below the new price. Design doesn't depreciate, and Tom Dixon's metal finishes are made to patina rather than perish. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk on a piece made to last. Browse the originals.
Tom Dixon: frequently asked questions
What is Tom Dixon?
Tom Dixon is a British design brand founded in 2002 by the designer of the same name, based at King's Cross in London. It is known for sculptural lighting and metallic finishes, including the Beat lights, the Mirror Ball and the Copper Shade, alongside furniture like the Wingback chair. The look is industrial material, copper, brass and cast metal, made luxurious.
Who is Tom Dixon?
Tom Dixon is a self-taught British designer, born in Tunisia in 1959. After a motorcycle accident ended art school, he taught himself to weld and made his name with the S-Chair for Cappellini, then ran design at Habitat. He was appointed OBE for services to British design in 2001 and launched his own brand in 2002.
Where can I buy pre-owned Tom Dixon in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original Tom Dixon in the UK. Every piece is checked against the real thing, restored where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days. You buy from one company, not a private seller, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial behind it. Stock changes often, since each piece is one of one.
Is pre-owned Tom Dixon worth buying?
Yes. Tom Dixon is made in solid metal and quality materials, and its finishes are designed to age into a patina rather than wear out, so a well-kept piece lasts and restores well. Buying pre-owned also skips the new-price premium. Every Tom Dixon item at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and backed by the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial.
How much is Tom Dixon, new versus pre-owned?
New, Tom Dixon is priced as a premium British brand, with lighting and furniture running well into four figures. A pre-owned original at REHAUS, authenticated and restored, usually costs below the new price and arrives in 1 to 5 days. The difference reflects buying the original second time around, not a discount on a copy.
What is Tom Dixon known for?
Tom Dixon is best known for sculptural lighting in copper, brass and cast metal, the Beat lights, the Mirror Ball, the Copper Shade and Melt among them, alongside the Wingback chair and brass-and-marble furniture. The brand turns industrial materials into statement pieces, which is what makes it so recognisable.
How is Tom Dixon delivered, and can I return it?
Each piece is delivered in 1 to 5 days, with white-glove delivery complimentary on qualifying orders. Every order comes with a 30-day home trial, so you can live with it before committing. If it is not right, returns are straightforward. Because each piece is one of one, it is only truly yours once it has shipped.
Why buy Tom Dixon from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, never copies or reproductions. Every Tom Dixon piece is authenticated, restored to a high standard, and delivered fast across the UK. You get the real lighting and furniture, in stock now, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial, from one company that stands behind the piece.
