{top two images: Design Within Reach | bottom two: NR Design}
I think I’m unhealthily obsessed with these industrial chairs. I’ve been seeing them in restaurants and on the web, but could not find the name for them until I was looking through Dwell’s website. They’re called Tolix chairs and I’m intoxicated with their appearance, shape, and material. I organized the above images to give you an idea of what colors they’re available in (and two places to potentially purchase them) but the plain steel exterior is my favorite by far. The Tolix chair originated from France is well-known decor for cafes, bistros and my favorite idea: the home. I just love how they can add a bit of industrial chic to a warm wooden dining table without looking too cold or sterile.
I’m all sorts of obsessed with this open concept room with floor to ceiling windows! via Luphia Loves
Country Living (thanks Amanda for the original source!)
via Cumbersome
Cocotte via Simple Song
via Design Manifest
via Remodelista
via Anna Magnier’s Pinterest via Greige
via Laundry for Six
They even come as stools and they’re stackable as well! Who says good design can’t be functional? Plow Restaurant via Dwell
by Amy Neunsinger Interiors via Decor Pad
via Antiquaire
Can I be invited for dinner on this rooftop please? Also via Decor Pad
For those who may not know, my “Yes, Please” column is my kind way of adding things to my wish list. Hope you love these chairs as much as I do!
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April 13, 2011 at 6:20 am
Kimberly (Daily Sip Studios)
I love how this design can be so versatile. Although its the same style, it takes on a different character in each photo!
April 13, 2011 at 6:57 am
Brandi {not your average ordinary}
I want to know how they got that bluish cushion on one. My eyes aren’t deceiving me, are they? I love chairs like this. They have some at Intelligentsia in LA and I only have one pet peeve when it comes to those: they get rusty. I’m wondering if I’d have rusting problems if they were inside though.
April 13, 2011 at 7:45 am
Hannah (Culture Connoisseur)
I say “yes please” too then! I love these! I will say, they look a little uncomfortable. But some chairs can really surprise you.
April 13, 2011 at 8:28 am
Lauren (PalmPapers)
Viv – I love these chairs – my Mother in law, actually has them in her outdoor area and I think she got them for almost nothing at a warehouse. She is kicking herself for not having grabbed more. This was 3-4 years ago. Now I am thinking they would go for a little more.
Great post. see you tomorrow:)
April 13, 2011 at 10:13 am
classiq
So many different interiors and these chairs work for each and every one of them. I love the ones in the photo with the exposed brick archway and the ones on the terrace-what a lovely place to have breakfast in. Ada
April 13, 2011 at 10:59 am
jacin {lovely little details}
whoa, i can see why you’re obsessed!! they are darling! great round-up!
April 13, 2011 at 11:17 am
heather j
I’ve loved these little chairs for a long time. Someday they’ll be mine. Someday… Until then I’ll just stare longingly at the rooms above.
April 13, 2011 at 12:36 pm
alicia
I just ordered some for my dining room a few weeks ago. Can’t wait until they arrive! Great roundup of pics- very inspiring.
April 13, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Melanie
I want a set of the mint green ones please.
April 13, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Michelle | GOLD-HEARTED GIRL
Definitely a fan of tolix chairs! And now I know what they’re actually called. 😉 Loving your blog!
http://goldhearted.etsy.com
April 13, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Gloria
i love how versatile they are! i think the silver is my fav – very industrial chic
April 13, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Amber Blue Bird
I love the look of these chairs as well, now if I could just find some that weren’t crazy expensive
April 13, 2011 at 4:47 pm
travelkate @ travelmoon
These chairs are great! I love all the examples of how they have been used in different spaces!
April 13, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Katie Flynn
Hi Vivien,
Just wanted to drop a shout out! I came accross your fantasic blog today! Wonderful material and great design! Plus, your a fellow Dallasite!
-Katie Flynn
April 13, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Noe @ ADELLA AVENUE
I agree with you, the plain stainless are my favorite… I do like the white for the very formal table setting, though. So unexpected!
-xx Noe ADELLA AVENUE
April 13, 2011 at 6:33 pm
allyn | allthingsami
i do not blame you one bit for obsessing over these chairs. i love the minty green in the first picture. they truly are utilitarian + stylish at the same time!
April 13, 2011 at 6:40 pm
lucy
Hey there, thanks for the comment! I used this gif maker http://makeagif.com/
Thanks!
April 13, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Kayla @ Exquisite Banana
Oh yes, Tolix chairs are beauties. The Starbucks I frequent near Penn Station in midtown just redid their decor and Tolix chairs are the prominent seating!
April 13, 2011 at 8:19 pm
jaclyn @ thelateafternoon
i’ve never heard of tolix chairs until today – thank you for the lovely introduction!! these chairs are great – i love all the candy colors they come in!
April 14, 2011 at 7:50 am
christine
i have to sit on these at school everyday and they make my bum hurt. if you get these, i would recommend getting some serious cushioning. =)
April 14, 2011 at 7:51 am
theEclecticLife
Good to know Christine!
April 14, 2011 at 9:38 am
Jessica {from Petite Lemon}
i love myself some metal chairs …. we found several great styles through the sundance catalog http://www.sundancecatalog.com/category/home+decor+catalog/dining+room+furniture/vintage+chairs.do?page=all
April 14, 2011 at 10:17 am
theEclecticLife
Jessica, I’m so glad you shared that link with us! I absolutely love Sundance’s catalogue, but had no idea that they sold tolix chairs. So good to know (whenever I make tons of money and want to order them =).
April 15, 2011 at 9:59 pm
Shirley
Gorgeous, it’s nice to see well-designed chairs – it seems like the 50’s were the last decade that appreciated chairs as sculptural objects in of themselves. But these definitely compete!
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August 27, 2011 at 4:35 am
Laura
I found this website in the UK that sells Tolix style chairs and stools in lots of colours from stock http://www.cultfurniture.com
They also ship worldwide 😉
October 2, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Monica
I ordered some from Antiquaire online, Melissa the owner is superb and she is the ONLY distributor in the USA that deals direct with Tolix!!! She has an amazing inventory and some on special!!-Monica
April 17, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Amanda
The third picture down is from countryliving.com
http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/farmhouse-decor-1109#slide-5
June 30, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Anne
If you love the Tolix style chair and stools but can’t afford the originals then you should check out Designform Furnishings. They carry a huge variety of Tolix style chairs as well as a bunch of mid century modern style furniture. Great customer service as well!!!!
September 14, 2012 at 8:43 am
kitschywoman
Check Overstock.com if you want Tolix-style repros here in the U.S. Search for “Tabouret.” While Antiquaire’s stock and website certainly are lovely, at 4 chairs for less than $200 on Overstock, my brain said I couldn’t pass on that deal. And I have absolutely no regrets. Neither do the majority of reviewers on Overstock. Available colors include black, white, gray (painted finish), red and lime green.
January 16, 2013 at 9:57 pm
http://tinyurl.com/crealynch13312
“yes, please: tolix chairs ” was in fact a perfect posting.
In case it included much more pictures this could be even a
lot better. Thank u -Reginald