An inventive and highly recognizable design by British designer Tom Dixon. The Rubber Band Chair combines industrial materials with an unexpectedly lightweight visual expression. A slender powder-coated metal frame supports a seat and backrest formed from tightly stretched black rubber bands, creating both comfort and flexibility while emphasizing the chair’s graphic silhouette.
The contrast between the technical frame and the elastic woven surface reflects Dixon’s ongoing fascination with material experimentation and industrial production processes. The result is a chair that feels both functional and sculptural, equally suited to contemporary interiors, design collections, or architectural spaces.
The rhythmic arrangement of the rubber bands creates a striking visual texture while adapting subtly to the body. More than a practical seating object, the design stands as an example of early twenty-first-century British design where innovation, materiality, and character converge.
About the Designer
Tom Dixon is one of the most influential contemporary British designers. Known for his experimental approach to materials and manufacturing techniques, he has created numerous iconic furniture and lighting designs that are represented in museum collections worldwide. His work often explores the intersection of craftsmanship, industry, and sculpture, resulting in objects that are both functional and highly expressive.
Condition
Good condition with normal signs of use consistent with age. The rubber seating remains firm and functional.
Details
Origin: United Kingdom
Period: 1990s
Designer: Tom Dixon
Materials: Powder-coated metal, rubber
Type: Dining chairs / side chairs
Quantity: Pair (2 pieces)
Color: Black and grey metal frame
Dimensions
H 78 x W 60 x D 59 cm, seat height 46 cm
Stock Nr: 05180626DC
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsSilver, BlackMaterialMetal, RubberNumber of items1Height78 cmWidth60 cmDepth59 cmSeat height46 cmSigns of usageScratches