The sturdy and sleek furniture designed by Tolix has become a standard of trendy cafés and retro diners. For nearly a century, the French company has become synonymous with café culture in France and beyond.
In 1908, Xavier Pauchard, nicknamed Mr. X, founded Tolix in Burgundy, France. A zinc roofer by trade, Pauchard focused on making household items from sheet metal and using zinc to galvanize his products. Clean-lined and practical, Tolix’s metal furniture marked an early expression of mid-century modern style.
Pauchard designed Tolix’s flagship industrial-style chair, the Chaise A, in the mid-1920s. Also known as the Model A chair, it was designed with small holes in the seat to allow rainwater to drain without sacrificing comfort or durability. In 1934, Pauchard improved the Chaise A with the slimmer, more lightweight Marais A chair. Stackable up to 25 chairs high, it quickly became a favorite among hospitals, schools and factories.
There is debate about whether Joseph Mathieu’s designs influenced Pauchard’s creation of the Multipl, another stacking metal chair from the mid-20th century.
Major museums have exhibited Tolix’s designs, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Vitra Design Museum in Rhein, Germany. In 2006, the brand received the label of Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, a formal acknowledgment from the French Ministry of Economics and Finance of its industrial excellence and mastery.
Due to a shift in design trends, Tolix fell out of favor near the end of the 20th century and filed for bankruptcy. The company rebounded in 2004 under the ownership of its chief financial officer, Chantal Andriot. Strengthened by a high demand for industrial furniture, Tolix is now experiencing a resurgence in popularity, especially in cafés, breweries and restaurants.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tolix dining chairs, tables, stools and more.
Original Tolix Dining Garden Table by Xavier Pauchard, France, 1950s
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Original french dining table by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix. This rare table model has the characteristic round legs, which provide exceptional stability despite the table's low weight...
Metal
1950's Original French Tolix Outdoor Dining Table, Four Column Base
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base 1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base. Tolix is on...
Sheet Metal
Tolix Steel Small Table Made in France Powder Coated Silver As New Condition
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Tolix Steel Small Kitchen Table or Occasional Table with removable legs for convenience. This is a Genuine Steel Table from Tolix and was made in France and was sitting in a warehous...
Metal, Steel
Tolix Metal Table, Blue/Green and Patina
By Tolix
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Vintage French rectangular Tolix metal table, with the characteristic oblique slanted legs. Designed by Xavier Pauchard back in the 1930s and has a beautiful patinated green blue col...
Metal
1950's Original French Tolix Outdoor Table, Four Column Base 'Model 1116.1'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base (Model 1116.1) 1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column ba...
Sheet Metal
Metal Side Table by Xavier Pauchard, France, c. 1950
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; two available. Worn, French side tables with lots of character.
Metal, Steel
$3,190 / item
H 28.38 in W 74.75 in D 31.13 in
Kartell Outdoor Four Table in White by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four table in outdoor in 74.75L x 31W x 28H in white. Dimensions: Height 28.38 in.; Width 74.75 in.; Depth 31.13 in.; Unit weight 49.4 kg. Made of: Painted galvanized steel. Outdo...
Steel
Mahogany Card Table of a Beautiful Color and Patina Circa 1785
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An elegant Sheraton mahogany card table with rosewood cross banding and boxwood and ebony inlays and stringing; lovely figured timber, colour and patina circa 1785.
Mahogany
Mid Century French Oak Wood Round Side Table with Sphere Column Base
Located in New York, NY
Mid century French round top side table with elongated sphere shaped column supporting the round top. Oak wood. Stepped square column base.
Wood, Oak
Tray Table Light Green Painted Metal , Late Empire
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late Empire side table / lamp table with a metal tray featuring a painted brass rim, placed on a later collapsible stand. The tray dates from around 1820–30, while the stand was mad...
Metal
$8,500 / item
H 30 in W 63 in D 17 in
Whorl Console Table in Matte Black Powder Coated Aluminum by Neal Aronowitz
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant and powerful sculptural statement. This is a console that is an unforgettable and dynamic presence in any room. The now iconic lyrical form of the award winning Whorl Table series is this time executed in powder coated aluminum. 1/4" thick aluminum is rolled and bent into the magical folds of the Whorl form, seemingly defying gravity! Displayed here in a rich matte black custom color. Easy to clean and very durable. Hand-crafted in Portland, Oregon USA by renowned designer/artist Neal Aronowitz. The Whorl Console...
Aluminum
$7,200 / set
H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Xavier Pauchard Pair of Vintage French Rectangular Metal Bistro Tables
By Jean Prouvé
Located in North Miami, FL
These are a vintage pair of rectangular shaped French bistro tables designed by Xavier Pauchard, but very much in the style of Jean Prouve with tapering sword legs and ALL original c...
Metal
$275Sale Price / item|48% Off
H 14 in W 23 in D 20 in
Industrial Modern Yellow Powder-Coated Steel Rod + Perf Coffee Table
By Amigo Modern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This industrial yellow steel coffee table could be the slim end table your living room sofa or lounge chair is missing, the sturdy bedside table you and...
Steel
Contemporary French Limestone Table with Base
Located in Dallas, TX
A newly aged limestone table from France, composed of two separate pieces — a round stone top and a solid pedestal base — designed to fit together as a unified table. Carved from dur...
Limestone
French Antique Cast Concrete Table Base
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century French cast concrete base. Its patina is fantastic and the finish has tons of detail. The new, round marble top makes for a ...
Concrete
$10,192 / item
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 55.12 in
Contemporary Round Dining Table in Blue Powder-Coated Steel, Barh Judd Table
By barh.design, Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
The barh Judd table is a piece just screaming for attention, it demands to be looked at and looked at again. It originates out of a search for extra dimensi...
Stainless Steel
$495 / set
H 27.75 in W 29 in D 12.63 in
Genuine French Made Tolix Steel Trestle Table Legs, Table Top Not Included, New
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Genuine made in France Tolix steel trestle table legs. The Tolix trestle table legs are available in raw steel and can be painted in any color. We have a...
Steel
Pair of Painted Metal by Tolix Industrial Style, 1950s
By Tolix
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice pair of Tolix Table from the idustrial period in the 1950s. These tables has been painted in blue. There is a hole in the middle of each table to put a Parasol. Squar...
Metal
Sold
H 27.96 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table 'Model 1330'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular dining table – 160cm (Model 1330) 1960’s Original French T55 Tolix rectangular dining table – 160cm (Model 1330). Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could protect sheet metal from rusting by dipping it in molten zinc (galvanisation) and a few years later he set up his factory producing steel furniture. Tolix was the creator and founder of perhaps the most iconic caf? chair of all time, the Tolix model A, designed in 1934 and sadly now copied worldwide. Tolix used...
Metal
Pair of Green Painted Metal Tolix Tables, 1950s
By Tolix
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice pair of 20th century French green painted metal tables designed by Tolix. Nice quality and condition. Hole for a parasol.
Metal
Tolix Metal Table, Pink and Patina
By Tolix
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Vintage French rectangular Tolix metal table, with the characteristic oblique slanted legs. Designed by Xavier Pauchard back in the 1930s and has a beautiful patinated pink / bubbleg...
Metal
Vintage Tolix Table
By Tolix
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Vintage table by Tolix. Designed in the 1930s by Xavier Pouchard. Originally seen in Parisian parks and cafés. Made of crude metal, with that popular Industrial look. Hole in the cen...
Iron
Mid-20th Century Tolix Cafe Table
By Tolix
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Cool old French cafe table in a chic summer yellow and loads of patina.
Metal