A table comprising a base (2), a vertical pillar (4), a horizontal platform (5) provided with a seat (9) and mounted on the pillar, and elements for moving the platform relative to the pillar, the elements comprise, a first rail (12), secured to the pillar, a second rail (13) parallel to the lower rail, integral with the seat and mobile in translation therewith relative to the first rail, and a carriage (15) mounted freely sliding on the first fixed rail from one end thereof to the other, the second rail being mounted sliding relative to the carriage and thereon; on each rail (12, 13) a shoe is mounted sliding, said shoe being mechanically integral with the carriage (15).