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Adjustable Café de Lyon table
The Café de Lyon isn't just another height-adjustable table: its cast iron base, inspired by a genuine IPN beam, gives it a clearly industrial look. The solid wood top sitting on top softens the whole without ever weighing it down.
It changes role depending on the time of day. A dining table in the evening, it becomes a standing desk during the day, or a high table for drinks with friends. One table, several uses: that's the whole point of a well-designed adjustable-height table. If the cast iron and IPN look isn't quite what you're after, the Hupe adjustable table offers a cleaner take on the adjustable leg.
Each leg carries the letters CDL, welded straight into the cast iron — Café de Lyon, spelled out in full. The solid central pillar takes its cue directly from the IPN beams used in industrial settings, for a raw, deliberate look.
The crank adjusts the height from 76 to 103 cm, with no effort. The ratchet shaft is greased in our workshop before shipping, for smooth adjustment from day one, whether you use it daily or now and then.
The top is chosen independently of the leg, from a selection of solid wood built to last:
The top ranges from 160 to 300 cm, fitting anything from an intimate meal to a large gathering. Size is a personal call: it's worth going larger if the table will also double as a desk or occasional work surface.
Need more length later on? Our extension system adds to it without compromising the table's stability or seating comfort.
Straight edges give a clean, fairly contemporary line that pairs well with the raw character of the cast iron base.
Natural edges keep the original outline of the trunk, sapwood included. Each top becomes a piece of its own, with its own irregularities.
Two options for the tabletop finish:
Delivery available across France and internationally, through partners specialized in furniture transport. You can also pick up your table directly from our workshop in Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu, near Lyon.
Every Café de Lyon adjustable table starts with a conversation, at the workshop or by video call, to understand how you'll actually use it: dining table, desk, or both depending on the time of day.
From there, we work through the top, the wood species, the edges, and the finish together, to land on a table that's genuinely yours. Production takes 2 to 4 weeks on average.
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Some tabletops and bases are already available in our workshop, which means your table can be ready within 24 hours. However, for a truly custom-made table, you should generally allow 4 to 6 weeks — the time needed for careful, bespoke craftsmanship.
Yes, by appointment. This way, you can explore our selection of 250 solid wood tabletops (from 140 to 300 cm) and 40 base designs, allowing you to create a custom-made table that perfectly suits you.
At VitaDeco, there’s no fixed formula: base only, tabletop only, or both together — the choice is yours. This way, you can create a unique table, perfectly suited to your style and your space.
Yes, we offer custom-made extensions. As a result, you can add 50 cm extensions to one or both sides of your custom table.
Yes, it is absolutely possible to order your solid wood table without travelling. Thanks to a video appointment, you can choose the tabletop, base, and finishes. Afterwards, our specialized delivery partners ensure a smooth delivery, anywhere, internationally.
We work with premium wood species such as oak, acacia, mango wood, and reclaimed wood. Moreover, each type of solid wood offers a unique look, with its own tones, grain, and texture.
Lyon, Paris… or the other side of the world — our creations travel far! Thanks to our carriers, we deliver our furniture both in France and internationally. Simply request a custom quote.
Yes, it is absolutely possible to visit our workshop to discover several custom-made table designs. This way, you can draw inspiration from existing creations and refine your project with confidence.







