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Tolix Tables

French

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.

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Creator: Tolix
Tolix 55 Table Indoor Raw Steel in Glossy Raw Steel
By Tolix, Jean Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
The 55 table made a name for itself during the 1930s thanks to its robust solidity and immediately recognizable design featuring tapered, cone-shaped legs in 100% steel. 55 Table has...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

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Steel

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Graphite
By Sebastian Bergne, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
- The tolix flap desk, imagined by Sebastian Bergne, is the ideal size for small spaces. Store documents and pens out of sight beneath its two flaps. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

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Steel

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in White
By Tolix, Sebastian Bergne
Located in Shakopee, MN
- The flap desk, imagined by Sebastian Bergne, is the ideal size for small spaces. Store documents and pens out of sight beneath its two flaps. There is also...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

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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...
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1930s French Vintage Tolix Tables

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Metal

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Black
By Tolix, Sebastian Bergne
Located in Shakopee, MN
- The flap desk, imagined by Sebastian Bergne, is the ideal size for small spaces. Store documents and pens out of sight beneath its two flaps. There is also...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

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Steel

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...
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1960s French Vintage Tolix Tables

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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...
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1950s French Vintage Tolix Tables

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Sheet Metal

1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular 2 Metre Dining Table '932.3'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table (932.3) 1960’s original French T55 tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table (932.3). (932.3). Tolix is one of our all...
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1960s French Vintage Tolix Tables

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Metal

Tolix 55 Table Indoor Painted in White
By Jean Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
The 55 Table made a name for itself during the 1930s thanks to its robust solidity and immediately recognizable design featuring tapered, cone-shaped legs in 100% steel. 55 Table has...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

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Steel

Tolix 55 Table Outdoor Painted with Wood Legs in White
By Tolix, Jean Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
- The authentic 55 Table is available with wooden legs, for use indoor and out. The mix of materials adds warmth and versatility. The table blends in easily vintage, industrial, contemporary or Scandinavian-style interiors. - Steel table top...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

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Steel

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...
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1950s French Vintage Tolix Tables

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Sheet Metal

1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table - 160cm (Model 1330.2
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table – 160cm (Model 1330.2) 1960’s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table – 160cm ...
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1960s French Vintage Tolix Tables

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Sheet Metal

1950's Original French Tolix Outdoor Dining Table, Four Column Base '1116.2'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base (1116.2) 1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base. To...
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1950s French Vintage Tolix Tables

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Metal

Tolix 55 Table Indoor Painted in Graphite
By Jean Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
The 55 Table made a name for itself during the 1930s thanks to its robust solidity and immediately recognizable design featuring tapered, cone-shaped legs in 100% steel. 55 Table has...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

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Steel

Tolix 55 Table Outdoor Painted with Wood Legs in Chili
By Jean Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
- The authentic 55 Table is available with wooden legs, for use indoor and out. The mix of materials adds warmth and versatility. The table blends in easily vintage, industrial, cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

Materials

Steel

Tolix 55 Table Outdoor Painted with Wood Legs in Black
By Jean Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
- The authentic 55 Table is available with wooden legs, for use indoor and out. The mix of materials adds warmth and versatility. The table blends in easily vintage, industrial, cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

Materials

Steel

Tolix 55 Table Outdoor Painted with Wood Legs in Graphite
By Tolix, Jean Pauchard
Located in Shakopee, MN
- The authentic 55 table is available with wooden legs, for use indoor and out. The mix of materials adds warmth and versatility. The table blends in easily vintage, industrial, cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

Materials

Steel

Tolix 55 Table Indoor Painted in Black
By Jean Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
The 55 Table made a name for itself during the 1930s thanks to its robust solidity and immediately recognizable design featuring tapered, cone-shaped legs in 100% steel. 55 Table has...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tolix Tables

Materials

Steel

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By Tolix
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1950's Original French Tolix Maid, Side Table
1950's Original French Tolix Maid, Side Table
H 14.18 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
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1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Two Metre Dining Table, Blue Top
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1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table, 'Model 1330.1'
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Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 c1951
By Tolix
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
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Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 c1951
Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 c1951
H 27.17 in W 47.25 in L 27.17 in
Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 C1950
By Tolix
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
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Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 C1950
Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 C1950
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 27.17 in
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By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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Pair of Green Painted Metal Tolix Tables, 1950s
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Tolix tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Tolix tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tolix tables, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 9 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Yves Klein, André Arbus, and Pierre Guariche. Prices for Tolix tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $529 and can go as high as $3,258, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $950.
Questions About Tolix Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tolix is a French maker of steel furniture. The iconic Tolix chair was first designed in the 1930s, and reached its final design by the 1950s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Tolix furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed stack Tolix chairs. The sleek design makes this chair an easy fit for your interior or exterior needs, and when you're done, you can easily stack and stow them away. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Tolix chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To check if your Tolix chair is real, first check for the embossed Tolix logo which should be crisp and easy to read. The chair will also have ‘Made in France’ marked on it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Tolix chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.

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