Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon studied as a sculptor and reflected on his free choice of forms. Dixon had an element based on recycling, he got several awards on his products, some on lighting, furniture and accessories. He kept on growing by the time and the products he was producing he became an industrial designer. In 2002 he came up with his own company " Tom Dixon".

One of his products that interested me is the Bird Chaise lounge, produced in 1992. It was named that way for the look something like a bird flying with his wings wide open or with its tail in the air. The "Tail" is where the user can balance himself or simply bend front and back. This was made with an upholstered wooden structure with a removable external cover. The base of the chaise is bended a bit so one can bend or be comfortable just by sitting on it. In my opinion it is a master piece for a rocking chair, for what it is simple and clear in both form and colour. Most people would take it as for a piece of furniture and not notice it is a rocking chair. As for the flexibility of the back I do not know how comfortable it is but as I can see there is not much space to move and with every move it will rock on nothing. Dixon said "it is mostly likely for children to sit and rock on." Reference for the quote, (Bernard Polster, Claudia Neumann, Markus Schuler  and Fredrick Leven, 2004. The AZ of Modern design).

Bird Chaise Lounge






Another product that Dixon have is the Serpentine sofa made in 2003. This sofa is mainly made for household or in a waiting room. The name is serpentine for the curve of it, is similar to what a snake does. This name is mainly the same purpose as the Bird Chaise lounge. This sofa can be used for a variety of situations. It can rest in a corner, be a central element in a room or used for outdoors. The structure is made out of wooden frame covered with multi density, polyurethane foam. The legs are made out of steel in a form of a blade which makes it look more elegant. As for a sofa in a waiting room has a great design but in my opinion for a house like in the living room it is not well used for communicating with each other but on the other hand it is good for different sides, where one can stay watch some television, another person reading on one side and on the L-shape piece users can communicate. It can be used for multi function. I only recommend it for public spaces for its unique shape.

                                                                            Serpentine Sofa 

Reference:

:Bernard Polster, Claudia Neumann, Markus Schuler  and Fredrick Leven, 2004. The AZ of Modern design

:Tom Dixon products, (Year N/A) Connox, [Online] Available from: http://www.connox.com/designers/tom-dixon.htm [Accessed 27th January 2014]