Xavier Pauchard was one of the most famous French craftsman, a pioneer and the creator of the furniture brand Tolix. In 1907, Pauchard discovered that he could protect sheet metal from rusting by dipping it in molten zinc, or galvanising it. Ten years later, he set up a factory making steel household items. Xavier Pauchard Tolix classic chair, a favourite of cafés and retro kitchens all over the world, was designed in 1934. Multi-purpose design for use as a dining chair, cafe chair and table or office chair which looks fantastic in any interiors.