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.
$257 / item
Tolix A Chair Indoor Painted in Black
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, TOLIX®'s authentic a chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as well as in the renowned architect Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye...
Steel
Tolix A Chair Perforated Outdoor Painted in Chili
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, a chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as w...
Stainless Steel
Tolix T37 Chair Perforated Outdoor Painted in Black
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
In a perforated steel version, the T37 Chair takes on a lighter and more contemporary appearance. - Stackable chair.
Stainless Steel
Tolix A Chair Perforated Outdoor Painted in Black
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, a chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as w...
Stainless Steel
$276 / item
Tolix A+ Chair Indoor Painted in Graphite
By Tolix, Chantal Andriot
Located in Shakopee, MN
The TOLIX® A+ Chair is the enhanced version of Chair A (+ 4 cm) offering a seat height of 47,5 cm. This new height makes it possible to adapt to the standard height tables 74/75 cm a...
Steel
$276 / item
Tolix a+ Chair Indoor Painted in Moss
By Tolix, Chantal Andriot
Located in Shakopee, MN
The TOLIX® A+ chair is the enhanced version of chair A (+ 4 cm) offering a seat height of 47,5 cm. This new height makes it possible to adapt to the standard height tables 74/75 cm a...
Steel
Tolix A Chair Perforated Outdoor Painted in Graphite
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, TOLIX®'s authentic A chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as well as in...
Stainless Steel
Tolix A Chair Perforated Outdoor Painted in White
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, TOLIX®'s authentic a chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as well as in...
Stainless Steel
$257 / item
Tolix A Chair Indoor Painted in White
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
- Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, authentic A chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as well as in the renowned architect Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye...
Steel
$295 / item
Tolix A Chair Outdoor Painted in Graphite
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, a chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as w...
Stainless Steel
Tolix T37 Chair Perforated Outdoor Painted in Night Blue
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
In a perforated steel version, the T37 chair takes on a lighter and more contemporary appearance. - Stackable chair.
Stainless Steel
Tolix T37 Stool Perforated Outdoor Painted in Black
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
- In a perforated steel version, the T37 chair takes on a lighter and more contemporary appearance. - Stackable chair.
Stainless Steel
$295 / item
Tolix A Chair Outdoor Painted in White
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, a chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as well as in the renowned architect Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye...
Stainless Steel
$1,074 / set
H 29.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Tolix Authentic French Made in Glossy Dark Grey Bar Height Stools Set of (6) New
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Tolix Bar Height Stools Hand-Made in France and have been sitting in a warehouse for over 10-years. Set of 6 Tolix Bar Height Stools, although we also have a few counter height Tolix...
Metal, Steel
Desalto Black Koki Chair in STOCK
By Desalto
Located in New York, NY
Koki Pocci + Dondoli · 2015 MATERIAL: integral polyurethane The contract world enters the domestic space with the Koki range of chairs with a contemporary, fresh design. A perfect b...
Plastic
$676 / set
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Vintage French Tolix Romarin Green Stacking Chairs Black Vinyl Seats Set of (4)
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Vintage French Tolix Steel Stacking Chairs in a set of 4 Tolix Chairs with the unusual vinyl padded seat cushion. We are guessing that this set of 4 Tolix Chairs are 50-plus years ol...
Steel
$1,014 / set
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Tolix Genuine Made in France Set of (6) Classic Glossy Grey Powder-Coated Chairs
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Tolix Genuine Made in France Set of 6 in their Classic Glossy Grey Powder-Coated finish. Our authentic French Tolix inventory consists of a mixture of Tolix dining chairs, counter h...
Metal, Steel
$22,000 / set
H 36 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
Painted French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Side Chairs Made in France Options
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
We have been searching for a correct size and “comfortable by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. Copied from an original circa 1800s French Louis XVI side chair...
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
$1,800
H 34.75 in W 17.25 in D 20 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chair in Floral Linen
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite late 19th-century petite accent side chair in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. The hand-crafted frame features an elegant oval backrest and is finishe...
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Hardwood, Paint
Bertu Side Chairs, Chili Modern Side Chair, Oak, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Side Chairs, Chili Modern Side Chair, Oak - 0721 This Chile Modern Side Chair is beautifully constructed from solid oak in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is the perfect chair for any space, indoor or outdoor. This specific wood species is for indoor only; please contact for outdoor options. Price includes thick weave fabric (multiple colors available) and finish of your choice. Designer Inspiration: "I am inspired by my love for travel. So many places that inspire me have very minimal furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions, hammocks, raw natural wood, etc. The feel is low-key, simple, and comfortable. The wood isn't refined, it just IS. I envision this furniture used for indoor/outdoor spaces or any room that needs some comfort or relief. The Chile chair...
Wood, Oak
$395
H 35.5 in W 17.75 in D 19 in
Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair. Circa...
Wood
$5,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen remains one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his sculptural approach to form and his pioneering use of materials. His ico...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
$850 / set
H 35.5 in W 17.75 in D 19 in
Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chair Pair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Nichols & Stone Hitchcock Harvest Stencil Painted Black Side Chairs - a Pair....
Wood
$3,000 / set
H 37 in W 19.25 in D 21 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chairs in Green Stripe - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of restored early 20th century French side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. The shaped rectangular backrests and frames are finely hand...
Gold Leaf
Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® outdoor modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. T...
Mahogany
Tolix A+ Chair Indoor Raw Steel in Glossy Raw Steel
By Chantal Andriot, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
The TOLIX® A+ Chair is the enhanced version of Chair A (+ 4 cm) offering a seat height of 47,5 cm. This new height makes it possible to adapt to the standard height tables 74/75 cm a...
Steel
Tolix A+ Chair Indoor Painted in White
By Chantal Andriot, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
The Tolix A+ chair is the enhanced version of chair A (+ 4 cm) offering a seat height of 47,5 cm. This new height makes it possible to adapt to the standard he...
Steel
Tolix A Chair Indoor Painted in Chili
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, TOLIX®'s authentic a chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as well as in the renowned architect Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye...
Steel
Set of Six Metal Tolix Chairs
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Houston, TX
This is a set of six French bistro chairs manufactured by Tolix. The chairs are stackable and light for easy storage. The original red paint is peeling in places and could be strippe...
Metal
Set of Four Metal Stacking Chairs by Tolix
By Tolix
Located in Buchanan, NY
A set of four vintage 1940s metal Tolix chairs. These are NOT reproductions. These vintage metal Tolix chairs are the ultimate statement piece. They have been stripped and polished t...
Metal