Press by Tom Dixon. The strength of glass.

Glass is often perceived as light and delicate. With Press, the opposite is true.

Designed by Tom Dixon in his London studio and introduced in 2020, the collection explores the expressive potential of glass when shaped at its maximum density. The result is a family of luminaires with a striking physical presence, where thickness, weight and texture become defining elements of each piece.

The process as a starting point.

Each luminaire is created by pouring molten glass at temperatures exceeding 1,200°C into cast-iron moulds. The pressure applied during the process compresses the material, creating deep concentric ridges that remain visible once the piece is complete.

Rather than concealing the manufacturing process, Press makes it part of its visual language. The imprint of the mould, the depth of the glass and the way light travels through its grooves define the character of the entire collection.

From clear glass to the frosted finish.

The first version of Press was introduced in Clear Pressed Glass, allowing light to pass through the material while multiplying reflections, shadows and shimmering highlights across surrounding surfaces.

The collection was later expanded with White Frosted Glass, achieved through a sandblasting process that transforms clear glass into a soft, translucent matte surface. This finish diffuses the light more gently, creating a calmer expression while preserving the sculptural volume and the depth of the textured relief.

Two distinct interpretations of the same concept, where the finish transforms the perception of the object without altering its essence.

A collection built around glass.

Press has evolved into a versatile family of luminaires capable of adapting to a wide range of architectural settings and lighting requirements.

The collection includes a table lamp, wall lights in Mini and Large versions, Sphere pendants in Mini and Medium sizes, and the Cone pendant, which introduces a new geometry while remaining faithful to the same material language.

Every piece shares a common principle: using glass itself to shape the light, while making the manufacturing process an integral and visible part of the design.

The character of the material.

In Press, light never conceals the material, it reveals it. It highlights the thickness of the glass, the depth of its relief and the precision with which each piece has been crafted.

A collection where the making process remains ever-present, and where the material defines the identity of every luminaire as much as the light itself.