smow in Milan: Tom Dixon

British designer Tom Dixon’s Milan 2009 show is taking place under the motto “Back to Basics – Utility”.

Screw table by Tom Dixon

A title that refers less to a return to minimalistic design – Dixon never was one for the overly ornate – and more to the materials used in the design; in the designers words “the collection uses some of the most basic and primitive of materials, re-thought for the modern age”

Among the new items that caught our attention was “Screw Table”. Constructed from “one bomb proof heavy cast iron tripod” and a solid marble top, “Screw table” posses a remarkable and unexpected subtlety and through the simple screw height adjustment can be employed in a wide range of settings.

Spin by Tom Dixon

But also some of the not sssooo new if also not so old Dixon creations continue to impress. His Spin candelabra, for example, remains for us a touch of true genius – a candle holder that revolves independently around several axes and so can be adjusted to suit location and ambiance.

For those not familiar with Dixon’s work it is well worth investigating.