There's a particular kind of magic that happens on a small balcony at golden hour. The drinks are out, the lounge chairs are full, and someone suggests staying for dinner. In a compact outdoor space, that moment usually means a scramble - dragging out a folding table, rearranging chairs, or just making do.
Height adjustable outdoor tables solve that problem quietly and elegantly. They sit low as a coffee table while you're relaxing, then rise to dining height when the occasion calls for it. No second table. No compromise. Just one well-designed piece that adapts to how you actually live outdoors.
Why a Height Adjustable Table Changes Everything
Think about how you use your outdoor space on a typical weekend. Morning coffee on the lounge. Lunch with the family. Drinks with friends in the afternoon. Dinner as the sun goes down.
Most outdoor settings are built for one of those moments - a lounge setting for relaxing, a dining setting for eating. But what if your balcony, courtyard, or alfresco area only has room for one?
That's where a height adjustable table earns its place. Pair it with your lounge chairs and it functions as a coffee table - the right height for drinks, snacks, and lazy afternoons. When it's time to eat, raise it to dining height, pull up some dining chairs, and you have a proper table setting without moving a thing.
For smaller outdoor spaces, this isn't just a nice-to-have. It's the difference between having both lounge and dining functionality, or having to choose one.
How They Work
Most height adjustable outdoor tables use one of two mechanisms — a gas lift lever or a two-person lift and slide system. Both are straightforward to operate and built for regular use outdoors.
Gas lift tables adjust with a finger-operated lever, usually positioned along the edge of the frame. You lift the lever, raise or lower the table to the height you want, and release. Many gas lift tables offer infinite stops between coffee table and dining height, so you can find exactly the right position for your chairs.
Lift and slide tables adjust with a simple two-person lift - you raise the tabletop and slide the frame to lock it at the new height. It takes a moment longer, but the mechanism is robust and reliable for long-term outdoor use.
Both systems are designed to be used regularly, not just occasionally. These aren't novelty pieces - they're practical furniture built for the way outdoor spaces are actually used.
The Tables
There are several height adjustable tables in the Lume range, each with a different material story and aesthetic. Here's how they compare.
Anglesea Wicker — 140x80cm
The Anglesea Adjustable Height Table is the natural companion to the Anglesea lounge collection. Hand-woven HDPE wicker on a powder-coated aluminium frame, with a ceramic glass tabletop that's sleek, easy to clean, and highly durable. It adjusts from 45cm to 68cm with a two-person lift and slide mechanism, and the generous 140x80cm top handles shared platters and drinks with ease. Available in three wicker colours to match the Anglesea collection.
Best for: Anglesea lounge settings, wicker-led outdoor spaces, paired with teak, those who prefer a tactile, natural-look material.
Pinehurst Aluminium & Teak — 140x80cm
The Pinehurst Coffee to Dining Table brings warmth to the height adjustable category with a plantation teak top and white powder-coated aluminium frame. A smooth gas lift mechanism adjusts from coffee table to dining height with a simple lever - no effort, no fuss. It works especially well in smaller outdoor spaces where flexibility matters, and pairs naturally with the rest of the Pinehurst collection.
Best for: Teak-led settings, white aluminium lounges, coastal or Hamptons-style outdoor spaces, those who love the warmth of natural timber.
Lindfield Aluminium — 150x90cm
The Lindfield takes a pared-back approach - charcoal powder-coated aluminium, clean lines, and a gas lift mechanism with a finger-operated edge lever that adjusts to any height between coffee table and dining, stopping wherever you need it. At 150x90cm it's the largest of the single-function adjustable tables, making it a strong choice for those who entertain regularly and need a generous surface area.
Best for: Contemporary or minimalist outdoor spaces, larger lounge settings, those who want maximum table surface.
Memphis Aluminium & Ceramic — 130x76cm
The Memphis Coffee to Dining Table brings the same gas lift height adjustment as the Lindfield, wrapped in the Memphis collection's ceramic top and powder-coated aluminium frame. Available in three colour combinations - charcoal or white frames paired with wood-look or concrete-look ceramic tops - it's a versatile piece that works across a range of outdoor aesthetics.
Best for: Memphis collection settings, those who want colour and finish options, contemporary outdoor spaces.
Torquay Aluminium & Ceramic — 142–184x86cm (Adjustable Height and Extendable)
The Torquay does something very few outdoor tables can — it adjusts both in height and in length. Start with a compact coffee table at 142cm, extend it to 184cm to seat more guests, raise it to dining height, or do both at once. Four configurations from one table.
A wood-look ceramic tile top sits on a charcoal powder-coated aluminium frame with distinctive square edges and a unique leg frame design. It works equally well with lounge chairs, dining chairs, or a mix of both depending on the configuration. Also available in white.
Best for: Spaces that need maximum flexibility, those who entertain varying group sizes, anyone who wants one table to do everything.
Ashton Aluminium & Sintered Stone — 140–180x90cm (Adjustable Height and Extendable)
The Ashton is one of the most versatile pieces in the Lume range. It extends from 140cm to 180cm to accommodate extra guests, and a smooth gas lift lever adjusts the height anywhere from coffee table to full dining height, stopping at any point in between. A charcoal aluminium frame pairs with a Bottega concrete-look ceramic top for a contemporary finish built for serious outdoor use. Also available in white with a cream ceramic top.
Best for: Those who entertain regularly and need both extra length and height flexibility, contemporary outdoor spaces.
Choosing the Right One
| Table | Size | Material | Mechanism | Also Extendable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesea | 140x80cm | Wicker / Ceramic glass | Lift and slide | No |
| Pinehurst | 140x80cm | Teak / Aluminium | Gas lift | No |
| Lindfield | 150x90cm | Aluminium | Gas lift | No |
| Memphis | 130x76cm | Ceramic / Aluminium | Gas lift | No |
| Torquay | 142–184x86cm | Ceramic tile / Aluminium | Gas lift | Yes |
| Ashton | 140–180x90cm | Ceramic / Aluminium | Gas lift | Yes |
If you're working with a compact balcony or courtyard and want the option of both lounge and dining without dedicating space to two separate settings, any of these tables will change how you use your outdoor space. The question is really about which material and aesthetic fits your existing setting - and whether you need the added flexibility of an extendable top.
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