tom dixon pylon chair
Design Tom Dixon, 1991
Powder-coated steel rods
Made by Tom Dixon
Originally created on a self-propelled mission to design the world's lightest metal chair. Pylon was originally made in small series in Dixon's metalwork shop in the early nineties. The last twenty years it has sat within the Cappellini collection, and is now coming back - once again being made by the original skilled metalworker who was taught to weld by Tom.
The lattice work of 3mm diameter steel rod is triangulated for maximum strength - an exercise in pure unadorned structure. The original inspirations which ranged from early computer programming, electricity pylons and architectural models of bridges are clearly visible in this joyful exercise in self-taught structural engineering. Now powder coated in white, the Pylon chair, whilst possibly not being the most comfortable chair in the world, is certainly one of the most recognizable and unique.
* Pylon is currently only available in white
28.3" w | 20.9" d | 49.2" h | seat: 16.1" h
Powder-coated steel rods
Made by Tom Dixon
Originally created on a self-propelled mission to design the world's lightest metal chair. Pylon was originally made in small series in Dixon's metalwork shop in the early nineties. The last twenty years it has sat within the Cappellini collection, and is now coming back - once again being made by the original skilled metalworker who was taught to weld by Tom.
The lattice work of 3mm diameter steel rod is triangulated for maximum strength - an exercise in pure unadorned structure. The original inspirations which ranged from early computer programming, electricity pylons and architectural models of bridges are clearly visible in this joyful exercise in self-taught structural engineering. Now powder coated in white, the Pylon chair, whilst possibly not being the most comfortable chair in the world, is certainly one of the most recognizable and unique.
* Pylon is currently only available in white
28.3" w | 20.9" d | 49.2" h | seat: 16.1" h
$8,400.00 + free shipping (curbside delivery in the continental US)
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Tom Dixon
Tom Dixon dropped out of the Chelsea School of Art to play bass in the band “Funkapolitan” before teaching himself to produce furniture. The Tom Dixon brand provides a platform to produce iconic and award winning furniture, lighting & accessory designs.
Tom Dixon is a British design company of lighting and furniture. With a commitment to innovation and a mission to revive the British furniture industry, the brand is inspired by Great Britain's unique heritage.