British designer Tom Dixon's Milan 2009 show is taking place under the motto "Back to Basics - Utility".
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.
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.
