Pair of French Tolix Industrial Chairs with Distressed Orange Paint Finish
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Pair of French Tolix Industrial Chairs with Distressed Orange Paint Finish
About the Item
- Creator:Tolix (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Original distressed paint. The item is listed in good vintage condition. Please keep in mind that we only sell vintage and antiques and none of our pieces should be considered new or in perfect condition.
- Seller Location:Buchanan, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: G0215-031stDibs: LU78051845082
Tolix
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.
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