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.
55 Bistro Table by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix, France, 1950s
By Tolix
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
55 Bistro Table by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix, France, 1950s Vintage Design Rare and very beautiful table from the Tolix manufactures by the designer Xavier Pauchard, metal base, woo...
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
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
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
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 40.25 in D 20.38 in
Lucite Skyscraper Column Geometric Dining Table or Desk Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Lucite "Skyscraper" Base for dining table or a desk. Extremely thick and heavy! In the manner of Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones. We can provide a glass top upon reques...
Lucite
Rectangular Model Andre Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Delft, NL
Rectangular Model Andre dining table by Tobia Scarpa. Tobia Scarpa, Model Andre dining table for manufacturer Gavina , late in the 60s it has been taken over by the manufacturer K...
Chrome
Fine French Art Deco Rectangular Oak Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rectangular top is supported by four legs with brass details and a dual arc-shaped base.
Brass
French Modern Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Modern Bistro Table with a round pine flat top on a tapered column pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 30" H
Wood
$13,500
H 28.55 in W 88.98 in D 42.33 in
Fine French 1950s Oak "Portefeuille" Table by Guillerme & Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Guillerme (1913-1990) and Jacques Chambron (1914-2001) for Votre Maison (editor) - A fine French Mid-Century oak folding/extendable dining table. Length collapsed is 44 1/2" ...
Oak
French Dining Table with Scrolled Steel Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from reclaimed hardwood flooring and finished in rich walnut tones, this striking French dining table blends rustic elegance with industrial artistry. The expansive 83-inch t...
Steel
Minimalist Outdoor Dining Table
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor dining table is made in hardwood and metal in a minimalist design. It is a table that combines thin solid wood thickness with a hea...
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A fabulous designer French Mid-Century Modern dining table handcrafted in France, circa 1950s Rosewood Finish
Rosewood
French 1950s Rectangular Solid Walnut Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Mid-Century rectangular solid walnut dining/writing table.
Walnut
Indoor/Outdoor Metal Base Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully stylish, the rustic Neoclassical styled garden dining table base offers the opportunity to add a top that will suit your need for size and style. Combine it with a wood,...
Iron
1950 French Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table with its mahogany base and sycamore table top has a unique design. the brass elements accentuate the legs and the cross bar. Comfortably seats six people.
Mahogany, Sycamore
Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps, Henri Lancel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century black lacquered metal base table with a blue formica top. Designed by Henri Lancel, manufactured by Atelier d'art Primavera for Printemps.
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
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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
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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
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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
1960's Original French Tolix Kub Outdoor Table, White Square
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French Tolix kub outdoor table – white square 1960’s original French Tolix kub outdoor table – white square. Tolix is one of our all time ...
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
Gunmetal Steel Tolix Table by Xavier Pauchard
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, early 20th century, Tolix dining table designed by Xavier Pauchard is newly finished in gunmetal steel.
Steel