‘table diptère’ in its closed state

french architect and designer paul coudamy‘s ‘table diptère’ is a two layer foldable / extendible tray table.

both the upper and lower tray are made from natural wood. the upper is left in its natural state, while the lower component is covered in high gloss paint, creating graphical two-colored lines on the table. when open, the colored surface reflects light and contrasts with the matte natural look of the wood.

unlike typical folding / extendible tables which require an external leaf, the two trays of the ‘table diptère’ hinge on an offset axis in order for the trays to move above the legs. the surface of the table is then multiplied by two when the trays are unfolded.

paul coudamy: table diptere top view

the structural legs of the table are made out of two V-shape jambs which are minimal in their design, but which guarantee stability.

paul coudamy: table diptereside view

the table is available in two sizes: a compact 80 x 80 cm version for 4 – 10 people and a larger 125 x 90 cm version for 6-12 people.

paul coudamy: table diptereside view of where the upper and lower tray are separated

paul coudamy: table dipteresliding the table open for extension

paul coudamy: table diptere upper and lower trays unfolded

paul coudamy: table diptere fully open

paul coudamy: table diptere side view

paul coudamy: table diptere detail all photos by benjamin boccas

paul coudamy: table diptere rendering of the extension and unfolding process