Etch Pendant

Launched at Salone del Mobile in Milan last spring, and available in the U.S. only at Design Within Reach, we're excited to bring you Tom Dixon's latest creation: Etch (2010). Digitally manufactured, the shade is made by employing an industrial process used to produce electronic products like circuit boards. The method allows for intricate patters to be cut – or etched – directly into the metal. In this case, the metal is brass, which creates a wonderfully warm light when lit from within. In addition, the geodesic structure creates a mass of interesting shadows in all directions. Born in Tunisia and raised in England, Tom Dixon's reputation frequently precedes him. His mystique as a bad boy – Dixon dropped out of art school following a motorcycle accident and spent some time playing bass with a rock band – is intriguing considering his unmistakable gift for design and emergence as one of England's most influential designers. UL certified.