Chairs by Jean Pauchard for Tolix, 1960s, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Pair of chairs designed by Jean Pauchard for the Tolix factory in the 1960s. They were restored with a complete stripping of the tubular steel chassis then powder-coated in intense black with a glossy varnish finish as they were originally. The seat has also been redone with imitation leather in duck blue as originally, seat height 43.5 cm. New pads. Chairs without labels but recognized in the world of design for having been designed by Jean Pauchard (see photo with desk taken from a design book) Very careful packaging.

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Creator	Pauchard Jean
Manufacturer	Tolix
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	French, Vintage, Design Classics
Detailed Condition	Restored — This vintage/antique item is in very good condition because it has been refreshed through new upholstery and/or refinishing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Completely restored
SKU	VQY-1883416
Materials	Beech, Leatherette, Metal
Color	Azure, black
Width	43 cm 43 cm
Depth	52 cm 52 cm
Height	80 cm 80 cm
Seat Height	43.5 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Maker

Tolix

The “made in France” chair company Tolix was founded after World War I in Autun (Burgundy) by Xavier Pauchard (1880-1948), a French pioneer in galvanized steel. In 1927, Pauchard registered his company under the name Tolix and set about developing designs for durable, rust-proof, stackable metal furniture for use in public spaces.

In 1934, Pauchard designed the chair that secured Tolix’s place in design history, the Model A Café Chair. This iconic piece earned accolades at Paris’s 1937 Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques, which gave the company a great visibility. Two years later, the Model A was adapted for use by children—named the Mouette (Seagull in French). Tolix’s Model A Café Chair can be found the permanent collections of major museums, such as the Centre Pompidou, Vitra Design Museum, and MoMA.

After Pauchard passed away in the late 1950s, his son Jean took over the company until it was sold to Chantal Andriot in 2004. In recent years, Tolix has collaborated with designers like Konstantin Grcic, Sebastian Herkner, Normal Studio, Lex Pott, and Julie Richoz. In 2006, Tolix was awarded the “Living Heritage Company” label by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance & Industry.