Xavier Pauchard (1880 to 1948) was a French metalworker, born in Burgundy into a family of zinc roofers. He is credited with bringing the galvanising of steel to French industry, a process that coats the metal in zinc so it resists rust.
From a workshop in Autun he first made household goods such as buckets and watering cans, then turned the same sheet-metal skills to furniture. In the 1930s he designed the stacking metal chair he is best known for, which went on to fill cafés, factories and public parks. He died in Autun in 1948.
Two chairs, one footprint. The two café chairs are both 52 cm wide and 45 cm deep, so they line up at the same table. The taller is 85 cm high with a 44 cm seat and weighs 7 kg. The lower is 78.5 cm high with a 45 cm seat and weighs 5.3 kg. See more dining chairs.
A low stool that matches the chairs. The low stool is 39 cm square and 46 cm high, within 2 cm of both chairs' seat heights, so it can serve as an extra seat at the same table. It weighs 5 kg.
A high stool for counters. The high stool is 41 cm square and 61 cm high, backless, with a rounded square seat on four tapered legs, and weighs 6 kg. Its product page describes it for kitchen islands and bars. Compare the modern bar stools and modern stools.
They stack. The product pages describe all four pieces as stackable, which makes them practical wherever extra seating needs to be put away between uses.
Indoors, or outdoors under cover. The product pages describe the chairs and stools for indoor and outdoor use, but advise keeping them under cover and out of long periods of wet weather to protect the finish.
Easy to clean. The product pages advise wiping the frame with a damp cloth and drying it thoroughly, and avoiding abrasive cleaners.
Xavier Pauchard (1880 to 1948) was a French metalworker from Burgundy, the son and grandson of zinc roofers. He is credited with bringing the galvanising of steel to French industry. After making household goods in Autun, he designed stacking metal chairs in the 1930s that became familiar in cafés and public spaces.
Pauchard designed his best-known stacking metal chair in the 1930s, after years of making galvanised household goods in his workshop in Autun, Burgundy. The chairs and stools in this collection follow that industrial café style, with a stainless steel frame, a stacking design and a wide choice of colours for indoor and covered outdoor spaces.
It is a reproduction of one of his metal chair designs. It is sold as a reproduction, and every Mobelaris product page states that the item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer. This collection holds two stacking café chairs and two stools, each with a stainless steel frame.
Both chairs are 52 cm wide and 45 cm deep. The taller chair is 85 cm high with a 44 cm seat and weighs 7 kg. The lower chair is 78.5 cm high with a 45 cm seat and weighs 5.3 kg. Because they share a footprint, the two can be mixed around the same table.
The low stool is 39 cm square and 46 cm high, and weighs 5 kg. The high stool is 41 cm square and 61 cm high, and weighs 6 kg. The high stool is backless, with a rounded square seat on four tapered legs, and its product page describes it for kitchen islands and bars.
Yes. The product pages describe all four pieces as stackable. That makes them practical for kitchens, small dining rooms and spaces where extra seating needs to be stored when it is not in use. Stack pieces of the same design together, since the chairs and stools differ in size and shape.
The product pages describe the chairs and stools for indoor and outdoor use, but advise keeping them under cover and protecting them from long periods of wet weather to preserve the painted finish. A covered terrace, porch or conservatory suits them better than an open garden left out through winter.
Wipe the frame with a damp cloth and dry it thoroughly afterwards, as the product pages advise, so water does not sit on the finish. Avoid abrasive cleaners, as the product pages also advise. For everyday dust, a dry cloth or a light vacuum is enough to keep the frame clean.
The product pages list no assembly for any of the four pieces, and instructions are included with each one. The chairs and stools are all-metal designs, so there are no cushions or fabric parts to fit, and they are ready to use and stack as soon as they are unpacked.
It depends on the piece and the colour. Some pieces and finishes are held in stock for faster dispatch, while others are made to order. Each product page shows its current lead time under the Add to Cart button, and the delivery date is confirmed by email once the order is placed.
