# Quintessential Metal Cafe Seating The Tolix Marais A Chair is a Romantic Galvanized Steel Seat By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tolix-marais-a-chair References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/tolix-marais-a-chair/) & [dwr](http://www.dwr.com/product/marais-a-chair.do) The Tolix Marais A Chair may look familiar and that is because it is the quintessential cafe chair that has played a big part in such romantic settings, especially those taking place in Paris, the City of Lights. Originally designed in 1934, [Design Within Reach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flap-chair) is bringing it back to the public to the delight of many. Now people can create their own mini Parisian cafe in their backyard or even breakfast nook. Designed by metalworker Xavier Pauchard, the Tolix Marais A Chair is made out of [galvanized steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poodle-armchair) is created through a process of 100 manual operations. [Stackable up to 10 seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair), it is still made in Autun, the same Burgundy town where the company was founded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Galvanized Steel Furniture:** The revival of galvanized steel furniture offers an opportunity to explore innovative ways of manufacturing and marketing metal products. - **Stackable Chairs:** Stackable furniture pieces, especially chairs, provide an opportunity for those who want to create and customize space. - **Retro-revival:** The revival of classic furniture with functional design presents an opportunity in the furniture industry as the global market demands more unique and customizable designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Furniture makers and manufacturers can take advantage of the trend towards galvanized steel and retro-revival design. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and cafes can incorporate the Tolix Marais A Chair in their taste.. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers and architects can integrate stackable furniture into small yet trendy spaces without sacrificing function and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kitchen-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pole-collection.md) - [Metallic Tubular Minimal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tone-chair.md) - [Timeless Bistro Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-chair.md) - [Bold Outdoor Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aline-outdoor-chair.md) - [Marbles-Inspired Intricate Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-studio.md) - [Minimal Metalic Bar Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foundation-bar-stool.md) - [Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuba-chair.md) - [Tubular Vibrant Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naughtone-percy.md) - [Minimalist Steel-Frame Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelframe-seating.md)