Design Notebook: Dixon + Mid-Century Modern

I don’t know what it is exactly about Tom Dixon lighting, but his pieces lend themselves extremely well to interior spaces with a mid-century modern aesthetic.  Often, you’ll find these pairings in spaces that are already a mix of styles and aesthetics, but a copper-pendant lamp and a set of Eames’s DSR Side Chairs will stand out in any crowd, won’t they?

Anyway, take a look for yourselves and see what you think about Tom Dixon lighting in mid-century modern spaces.

The Grace Darling House, in Melbourne, has a mix of traditional and contemporary lines, but it’s easy to see in this sitting room how well Tom Dixon and MCM pair.  A quartet of Dixon’s “Beat Lights,”  Flor tiles, a black, marble-topped Saarinen Tulip table and Eames/Saarinen Organic Chairs look modern, and fresh (not staid, as some might expect).

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The Woodvalley Residence by Gaile Guevara is mostly contemporary, with low, horizontally-set (is that a thing?), modular furniture.  But this dining room is MCM-esque and looks extremely fresh and modern when paired with Dixon’s “Beat Lights.”

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Dixon Copper Shade and white Eames DSW Side Chairs? Yes please!

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Here are some black Eames DSW chairs with black “Beat Lights.”   Gorgeous!

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In this dining room, Dixon’s “Cone Light” adds a chic, modern touch to the rustic qualities of this space.  Looks incredibly well with a wooden dining room table and Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs, doesn’t it?

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So, what do you think about this inspirational combo?  Let me know in the comments…I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Tags: eero saarinen, hans wegner, mid-century modern, tulip table