Tolix Cafe Chair - Black

Black Tolix-style cafe chair for hire, powder-coated steel with a durable finish. Suited to events, outdoor dining, and exhibitions.

Product Description

Tolix chairs are a practical, hard-wearing seating solution widely used across events, hospitality, and temporary installations. Manufactured from powder-coated or galvanised steel, they are designed for durability, stability, and repeated commercial use, making them well suited to high-volume hire environments.

Their industrial aesthetic works across a broad range of event styles, from corporate functions and exhibitions to weddings, festivals, and pop-up venues. The stackable design allows for efficient transport, storage, and rapid setup on site.

Tolix chairs offer a balance of visual impact and practicality. Easy to clean, weather-resistant for outdoor use, and robust enough to withstand continuous turnaround across multiple bookings. Optional seat pads can be added for longer seated events.

This listing is for the black finish. Also available in gunmetal grey, red, blue, black, white, and yellow.

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What kinds of chair hire do Expo Hire offer?

We offer an extensive range of chair hire options to suit any event, no matter the occasion. From designer chairs for exhibitions and special events to practical folding chairs for outdoor gatherings, we’ve got you covered with a wide selection to choose from.

For conferences and business meetings, our conference chairs are designed to be both durable and comfortable. They’re built to withstand long hours of use, ensuring your delegates remain comfortable throughout the day. Plus, they’re stackable for easy rearrangement when needed.

If you're hosting a wedding or special occasion, our banqueting chairs add a touch of elegance to your event. With a variety of colours and seat pad options always in stock, you're sure to find the perfect match for your event’s aesthetic. We also offer timeless Chiavari chairs inspired by classic Italian design. These chairs are not only stylish but built to last, making them ideal for long events, such as a formal banquet or wedding feast. The beauty is highly enhanced with our beautiful chair covers.

No matter the event, our range of chairs ensures comfort, style, and flexibility to meet your needs.

How does delivery of chair hire work?

Working out delivery costs is easy with Expo Hire — simply use our carriage calculator to find which of our branches is near to you. Tap your postcode in and it will confirm whether we cover that postcode, which of our 11 branches is closest to you, the cost for delivery from that branch, and any possible extra charges.

Once you have filled your basket and confirmed your delivery dates and postcode in the checkout, we will show you an itemised cost for delivery so you know exactly what you are paying for before you place your order.

Want to know when your delivery is coming? You can track your driver using our real-time maps on the day of delivery and collection. Simply enter your postcode and order number on our order tracking page and find out when our driver will arrive. We also send an automated text with a tracking link on the day.

Technical

Weight	1 kg

Material	Powder-coated steel
Colour	Black
Stackable	Yes
Outdoor use	Yes, weather-resistant

FAQs

What is the price including VAT?: This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £12^.00 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.

Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?: No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.

Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?

Yes, after the standard hire perion of 3 Days you will be charged £2.00 per extra day up to day 7, £1.50 per extra day up to day 28 and £1.00 per extra day after that.

Days Hire	Cost (ex-VAT)
1	£10^.00
2	£10^.00
3	£10^.00
5	£14^.00
7	£18^.00
14	£28^.50
21	£39^.00
35	£56^.50

How much security deposit do you charge?: Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.

How much do you charge for delivery?: There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.

Can I choose a specified Time Slot?: We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.

Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?: No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.

Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?: No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.