1950s Xavier Pauchard Pair of Vintage Metal French Armchairs, Tolix

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1950s Xavier Pauchard Pair of Vintage Metal French Armchairs, Tolix

About the Item

1950s pair of Tolix garden armchairs designed by Xavier Pauchard. Originally enameled are now stripped of the coating and they can be used in interiors only. Special feature of this armchair is the back chair realized with a double curved tube. The seat presents eight holes originally to train rain water. Four armchairs in stock. Collector’s note: Xavier Pauchard was born in the thickly wooded Morvan region of Burgundy, France, and began his career as a roofer and zinc worker, like his father and grandfather before him. It’s ironic that a young man who grew up surrounded by innumerable pine forests in an area with a thriving timber industry would go on to become the first manufacturer of galvanized steel domestic goods in France. Or, perhaps his upbringing is what inspired his interest in other materials. Either way, what cannot be debated is the enduring mark Pauchard made on French seating. The galvanization process that Pauchard brought to France involves taking iron or steel and dipping it in molten zinc to create an incredibly durable outer layer that is almost entirely impervious to degradation. In 1927, Pauchard trademarked the name Tolix and expanded his product line of small household items to include chairs, stools and tables. “One cannot describe Pauchard as an architect, designer or artist,” says French art historian Serge Lemoine, “for he was none of these; he was simply a manufacturer, one who made practical items that would sell. And it is therein that lies the talent of these pioneers: They were able to listen to the market, and to respond to it.”

Creator:
Xavier Pauchard (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Industrial (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950-1959
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Milan, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU334339655801