Cappellini - S-Chair calfskin leather
The iconic S-Chair by Tom Dixon is an object with an artisanal core, successfully transformed into an authentic industrial masterpiece, without losing the essence of the original product. An emblem of contemporary design, the chair can be found in the permanent collections of the world’s greatest museums, from the Triennale in Milan to the MoMa in New York. S-Chair has a dark varnished metal structure; the iconic original version is upholstered with marsh straw; alternatively, it is available in wicker or with a fixed cover chosen from a selection of leathers or fabrics from the collection. For the marsh straw version, the weaving is done entirely by hand: a meticulous procedure that requires more than 6 hours of craftsmanship.
Tom Dixon
Tom Dixon was born in 1958 in Sfax, Tunisia, to an English father and a French-Lithuanian mother. He moved to England at the age of four, and briefly attended the Chelsea College of Art and Design, without however obtaining any qualifications. A self-taught welding enthusiast, he began his career by creating furniture from recycled industrial waste – items which were made almost by improvising the practically instant processing of metal without any preliminary drawings. 1985 was a turning point for the English designer. He was discovered, via Creative Salvage, by Giulio Cappellini, who proposed a collaboration with his family’s company, one which was to become very fruitful. Dixon was launched onto the international market and presented as an enfant prodige of contemporary design, immediately gaining notable visibility. In 1989 he set up the Space studio, initially dedicated to the production of metal furniture and commercial set-ups and interiors. The studio was soon to be accompanied by the Space Shop, the showroom which sold products designed by Dixon himself and the young designer he worked with. He became his own boss, setting up a design system which was completely different from the Italian style, in which a key role was played by the relationship between the designer and the company willing to produce the items, one which had in some way already been explored by Ingo Maurer. His commercial success led to his nomination as Head of Design at Habitat, in 1998, where he became Creative Director. In 2000, Dixon received the prestigious Order of the British Empire, awarded by HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Dixon’s works are included in the permanent collections of the most important museums, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, the MoMa in New York and Tokyo, and the Centre Pompidou.
Cappellini is an Italian design company, founded in Carugo in 1946 by Enrico Cappellini.
Synonymous with originality, contemporaneity and experimentation, the brand produces quality furnishing elements for every type of space, residential and working. Born as an artisan company, the collections are characterized by simplicity and personality.
Designed by the great names of international design, often discovered by the talent scout and corporate designer Giulio Cappellini.
Among them, there are Jasper Morrison, Tom Dixon, Marcel Wanders, the Bouroullec brothers and Nendo. Iconic are products such as Cloud, Knotted Chair, Embryo Chair, Pylon Chair and many more.
The latter are recognized and exhibited in the most important museums in the world such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the MoMA in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
The collection consisting of three divisions, Collection, Systems and Object Design, to meet every contemporary furniture need.
The company has entered the new millennium inextricably linked to the world of image, irony, exploration and research. The collections are convincing: balanced, refined, recognizable products with a background of experimentalism.
The "style" of the brand is the intention to give space for the user to give their own personal interpretation to the products.
Everything is designed to be used and experienced, the emotions related to the product are important for Cappellini.
