A place steeped in history, reinvented
In the heart of Paris, the café Les Cadrans reveals itself as a theatre of encounters and light. Conceived by Emma Roux, the space celebrates Parisian conviviality, those terraces where one takes one’s time, where every detail contributes to the atmosphere.
Tables that speak color
For this project, Pyrolave created round enameled lava tables, available in mineral green and intense red, all custom-made in our workshops.
The green, deep and organic, draws its inspiration from volcanic stone and nature; it instills an elegant freshness into the furniture. The red, more vibrant, reflects the tradition of Parisian terraces, a warm touch that enlivens the space and invites sharing. Together, these two colors create a subtle dialogue between modernity and local references.
The art of gesture and matter
Each tabletop is the culmination of demanding craftsmanship: the raw lava is calibrated, cut, hand-enameled, and then fired at very high temperatures in our workshops in Volvic and Castelsarrasin. The process reveals the lava’s mineral vibration, its brilliance, and its resistance—essential qualities for a terrace subjected to daily wear and tear.
A subtle integration into the decor
Combined with the wood species, rattan seating, and natural hues of the space, the Pyrolave tables become points of visual balance. Under the changing light of Paris, the green darkens or brightens, the red softens or asserts itself: the material lives and transforms the atmosphere throughout the day.
An expression of French know-how
The Dials illustrate Pyrolave’s ability to translate a design intention into durable and emotionally resonant pieces. Here, the enameled lava transcends function to become a language, that of a place asserting its identity, between terrace tradition and contemporary sensibility.
Architect: Emma Roux
Photographer: Anthony Cottarel
