Press is a series of lights made from the thickest and most transparent glass with a satisfyingly rounded linear surface detail. Aptly named Sphere, the shape is reminiscent of shipping buoys and children’s toys. The ribbed glass creates diffusion of the light source and projects linear and stripy patterns. Bold in silhouette and simple in function, Press is manufactured by dropping massive globs of molten glass at 1,200 degrees centigrade, pressed in iron moulds under tons of pressure to create immensely durable lights.
Tom Dixon was founded in 2002 when he left corporate life to create his own eponymous brand. Dixon, a self-taught designer and welder works mainly in lighting, accessories and furniture. His designs are instantly recognizable for their sculptural qualities and engineered materiality.