Tolix A Chair
THE PRODUCT
- Timeless French design from 1934
- Powder-coated stainless steel
- Ideal for indoor and outside
- The Xavier Pauchard Tolix range also include the Tolix Chair, Tolix Barstool and Tolix Stool
Xavier Pauchard Tolix A Chair
A classic French style created by renowned metalworker Xavier Pauchard, the Tolix A Chair is perfect for summer BBQs and stylish interiors. Made from powder-coated stainless steel, the Tolix A Chair is stackable and showerproof. Sturdy, comfortable and iconic, the Xavier Pauchard Tolix Chair adds an element of industrial chic to your home. Go for a set of four in a single colour for a sleek, fresh look or mix colours for a bolder contrast style.
The story behind the Xavier Pauchard Tolix A Chair
Xavier Pauchard was a functionalist who was inspired to create a chair that could be used almost anywhere. The Xavier Pauchard Tolix A Chair was the result. A beautiful, practical piece of industrial furniture engineering that was originally created as a bistro chair for stylish French cafés. The versatile appeal and classic looks of the chair became instantly popular and are made using pioneering galvanization techniques. The Xavier Pauchard Tolix A Chair is a design classic showcased at MoMa and the Pompidou Center.
THE DETAILS
- SKU : CHA1471615
- Volume m3 : 0.2161 kg
- Packaging Dimensions : 52 x 46 x 86 cm
- Material : METAL
- Colour : Silver
- Size : No
- Width : 52 cm
- Height : 85 cm
- Depth : 45 cm
- Seating height : 44 cm
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Xavier Pauchard
1880-1948 (France)
French metalworker, Xavier Pauchard is celebrated for bringing the art of galvanizing steel to the furniture industry. His ground breaking, functional chair, stool and table designs are renowned for their stability, lightness and strength. Pauchard grew up surrounded by pine trees in Le Morvan, France. Despite the abundance of timber production around him, Pauchard turned his attentions to metalwork, pioneering new galvanizing techniques to prevent rust. He set up his own company in 1918 selling steel household items. Pauchard’s father and grandfather were zinc roofers, and it was this connection that no doubt led the young Pauchard to experiment with different galvanization techniques. In 1907, he discovered that he could protect sheet metal from rusting by dipping it in molten zinc. After the First World War, Pauchard set about designing a range of household furniture that could be used indoors and out, whatever the weather. His products were universally popular in both homes and business such as cafés, factories, offices and hospitals.Today, Pauchard’s designs have achieved worldwide iconic status and include the colourful Tolix A Chair, Tolix Bar Stool and Tolix Side Table.
"A man possessed of an understanding of raw materials - and the tools used to work them."
Serge Lemoine, former director of Musee d'Orsay, Paris.
