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.
Tolix Steel Small Table Made in France Powder Coated Silver As New Condition
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Highwood, 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
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST SIDE or COFFEE TABLE by TOLIX, France 1950
By Tolix, Jean Prouvé
Located in PARIS, FR
A rough and architectural square side table, coffee table, outdoor table, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, black lacquered thick tubular metal structure, square yellow ...
Metal
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
Original Tolix Dining Garden Table by Xavier Pauchard, France, 1950s
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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
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...
Metal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST SIDE or COFFEE TABLE by TOLIX, France 1950
By Tolix, Jean Prouvé
Located in PARIS, FR
A rough and architectural square side table, coffee table, outdoor table, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, black lacquered thick tubular metal structure, square red met...
Metal
$2,367
"Kub" table for Tolix
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Forest, BE
Born into a family of zinc roofers, Xavier Pauchard applied his expertise in galvanization to revolutionize furniture design. In the 1920s, he founded Tolix, creating iconic steel fu...
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
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
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 ...
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...
Metal
$1,500
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche, France, c. 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
A small French black iron and glass coffee table attributed to Pierre Guariche.
Metal
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
$2,800
H 18.5 in W 35 in D 35 in
Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan brutalist oak coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950 Artisan rustic coffee table, France, 1950. Unique, handmade solid oak-tree table from planks of wood with a rough finish....
Oak
French, Original Painted Dining Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century French original painted pine circular dining table. 1860. Reference: 7740. Dimensions: 31.5 inches (80 cms) high. 44.5 inches (113 cms) diameter.
Pine
1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Coffee table, wood, Italy, 1950s This 1950s Italian coffee table is a striking example of mid-century modern design, distinguished by its clear constructivist vocabulary and emphas...
Wood
$1,440Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 42.5 in D 26.5 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern French Brass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern solid brass French coffee table with antique mirror top.
Brass
$2,280
H 28.55 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century Modern, Rectangular Oak Dining Table, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A refined Danish Modern dining table designed by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in Denmark in solid oak and accompanied by two matching extension leaves. The piece exemplifies Scandinavia...
Oak
$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
Xavier Pauchard Bistrot Table, France 1940's
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in New York, NY
The original pedestal table for tollix, amazing patina.
Metal
Metal and Glass Desk Table by Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal and glass desk table by Castelli located in NY. Missing glass
Metal
$8,800 / 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
Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan brutalist oak coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950 Artisan rustic coffee table, large and round, France, 1950. Unique, handmade solid oak-tree table from planks of wood. Pe...
Oak
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
1950's Original French Tolix Maid, Side Table
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix Maid – side table 1950’s Original French Tolix Maid – side table. 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 cafe chair of all time, the Tolix model A, designed in 1934 and sadly now copied worldwide. Tolix used...
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Original 1950s French metal desk in red varnish by Xavier Pouchard for Tolix T55
By Tolix
Located in København K, 84
Original 1950s French Tolix metal table desk with a rich red varnish table top and black legs designed by Xavier Pauchard. The Jean Prouve like black legs can be dismantled. The tab...
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Two Metre Dining Table, Blue Top
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular two metre dining table – Blue top 1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table. Tolix is one of our all time favo...
Metal
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H 27.96 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table, 'Model 1330.1'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French T55 tolix rectangular dining table – 160cm (Model 1330.1) 1960’s Original French T55 tolix rectangular dining table – 160cm (Model 1330.1). 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
Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 c1951
By Tolix
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A rare original T55 Desk designed by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix produced in France in the 1950’s, this example has green melamine top on black painted steel base with single drawer, t...
Steel
Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 C1950
By Tolix
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid Century Desk by TOLIX T55 c1950 A rare original T55 Desk designed by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix produced in France in the 1950’s, this example has green melamine top on black p...
Steel
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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
Sold
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table 'Model 1296.1'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular dining table – 120cm (Model 1296.1) 1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular dining table – 120cm (Model 1296.1). 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
Sold
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular 2 Metre Dining Table 'Model 932.2'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table (model 932.2) 1960’s original French T55 tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table (model 932.2). Tolix is one of our ...
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
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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French Tolix Kub Outdoor Table 'Model 1107.1', White Square
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French Tolix Kub Outdoor dining table (Model 1107.1) – White Square. 1960’s Original French Tolix Kub Outdoor dining table – White Square ...
Metal