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Tom Dixon's unique brand of alchemy started with scrap metal and a lot of attitude. The metal obsession may have diminished but the bespoke aesthetic remains. The migration of Habitat's creative director into the realm of plastics, notably in the form of his extendable modular screens and Fresh Fat Plastic™ line, relies on Eastman's Provista™ copolymer.
Using equipment designed in-house, Dixon takes spaghetti-type extrusions of plastic and, while still warm, twists and shapes them into distinctive forms –bowls, chairs, and some genuinely charming tables. Every item is unique; every item is fascinating.
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Eastman Products
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 Provista™ copolymer |
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Key Attributes
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Provista™ attributes as described by Tom Dixon:
Vibrant, translucent colors
Shiny and soft to the touch
Looks like 'float glass' but much more robust
Rugged but delicate
Hardness and clarity of glass
Environmentally responsible as material can be recycled
Challenges the preconception of plastic as a cheap, throwaway material |
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Links
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Fresh Fat Plastic™ and extendable modular screens developed and marketed by Tom Dixon, London, UK
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www.tomdixon.net
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