Tolix A Chair

The steel Tolix A Chair is definitely not just for bistros anymore. Also known as the Marais AC Chaise, it’s one those timeless, versatile pieces that seem to work anywhere. It’s made for indoor or outdoor use and comes in a variety of bright colors or brushed steel. They can also be stacked if you’re tight on space.

Designed by the French company Tolix in the 1930's, they’re still hand crafted in France but the good news is you don't have to cross the Atlantic to get one. They're available stateside from these sources:

the Conran Shop
DWR Sundance
Atiquaire
Pottery Barn

They cost around $200 but prices do vary and occasionally there are special offers such as for multiple purchases, so it's wise to shop around.

(Image: Pottery Barn)

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The stools are also gorgeous: http://www.dwr.com/product/outdoor/collections/marais/marais-stool-30-in.do?sortby=ourPicks

posted by creativeintheory on October 26th 2009 at 4:53pm
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Vagabond Vintage also has a little more decorative one - and I think it is a little cheaper.
http://www.vagabondvintage.com/pragmtc.htm
However I like the straightedges of the post above.

posted by apicciri on October 26th 2009 at 5:31pm
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Love the chairs. I wonder if I can get one on casters for behind my work table.

Apicciri: I just noticed that Vagabond Vintage and Mothology have the exact same products using the exact same photos in the exact same website colors. It's too much to be a coincidence. I wonder what gives.

http://www.vagabondvintage.com/linens.htm
http://www.mothology.com/linens.htm

posted by sillybee on October 27th 2009 at 1:43am
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SillyBee: That is so strange.... I worked for a showroom that repped Vagabond a few years ago and I never knew that. I wish I was a detective.

posted by apicciri on October 27th 2009 at 6:13am
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Apricciri: That sounds like a neat job. But yeah, it makes me wonder how many other companies have multiple storefronts or whatever it is that's going on.

posted by sillybee on October 27th 2009 at 1:55pm
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Yeah, I'm very fond of these, but can't justify the price in the midst of a renovation. Not to mention i'd need eight to fill the big dining space I'm building.

posted by DahliaCactus on October 27th 2009 at 3:20pm
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