{"title":"Essey Illusion Table by John Brauer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"lm-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA café in Copenhagen, round tables, square white cloths that almost touched the floor: that was the moment John Brauer saw Illusion. Months of trials later, a single sheet of acrylic stood on its own folds. Brauer founded Essey on this kind of thinking, which he calls Symbolic Functionalism, and Illusion remains its signature piece, collected by MoDiP and sold at the MoMA Design Store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/illusion-clear-acrylic-side-table-john-brauer\"\u003eIllusion Clear Acrylic Side Table by John Brauer for Essey\u003c\/a\u003e — a draped tablecloth with no table underneath, hand-formed from one sheet of clear acrylic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe People Behind It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Brauer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Copenhagen-trained architect and designer, founder of Essey and creator of Illusion and Bin Bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Illusion really just one sheet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes: one 3 mm sheet of acrylic, formed by hand so its folds carry the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs every Illusion table the same?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, each is shaped by hand in Germany and is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Illusion work best? (our styling advice)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside a sofa or bed, in an entry, or as a pair that becomes a coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere has Illusion been recognized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was highly commended at London’s Top Drawer in 2007, is sold at the MoMA Design Store and is held by MoDiP in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will my Illusion ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days; ground shipping is free in the 48 contiguous states on orders over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor the Trade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigners, architects and commercial buyers in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sign-up-for-trade-account\"\u003eLoftModern Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, plus concierge help with stock checks and lead times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/collections\/essey-illusion-table-john-brauer#collection\",\"name\":\"Essey Illusion Table by John Brauer\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/collections\/essey-illusion-table-john-brauer\",\"description\":\"John Brauer’s Illusion for Essey: a clear acrylic tablecloth with nothing under it, hand-formed in Germany, sold at the MoMA Design Store.\",\"about\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Essey\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/essey.com\/\"},\"mainEntity\":{\"@type\":\"ItemList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Illusion Clear Acrylic Side Table by John Brauer for Essey\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/products\/illusion-clear-acrylic-side-table-john-brauer\"}]}},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Essey Illusion Table by John Brauer\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.loftmodern.com\/collections\/essey-illusion-table-john-brauer\"}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Illusion really just one sheet?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes: one 3 mm sheet of acrylic, formed by hand so its folds carry the load.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is every Illusion table the same?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, each is shaped by hand in Germany and is one of a kind.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where does Illusion work best? 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Illusion is its purest example. Walking past a Copenhagen café, Brauer saw long square cloths draped over round tables, photographed them and spent months persuading a workshop that a cloth could become its own table. The answer is a single sheet of acrylic, molded by hand, that stands on the tips of its folds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllusion makes people look twice: guests reach out to lift the cloth and find nothing underneath. In clear acrylic it almost disappears, letting the rug and the light through, yet it is solid enough for a drink, a book and a small vase. Each one is shaped by hand, so yours is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Real Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft damp microfiber cloth keeps it gleaming; skip paper towels and harsh cleaners. For another conversation piece, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chambre-copper-teak-mobile-riki-watanabe\"\u003eChambre Copper and Teak Hanging Mobile by Riki Watanabe\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohn Brauer for Essey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIllusion, the original side-table size, in clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eSheet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm acrylic (PMMA), hand-formed in one piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 cm high × 40.6 cm across (17.4 × 16 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3 kg (6.6 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeamless, high-gloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach table is one of a kind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade in Germany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width:36%;min-width:8.5em;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal\"\u003eItem no.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eES-ILLU-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Shines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside a sofa, as a nightstand, in an entry or in a pair as a coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions We Hear Most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there really no table under the cloth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone at all: the folds of the acrylic sheet are the structure, and the corners become its feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is Illusion designed and made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by John Brauer for the Danish company Essey and hand-molded in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Illusion go outdoors or in a bathroom? (our advice)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it in dry indoor rooms; it is made for living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the clear acrylic scratch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can, so dust it with a damp microfiber cloth and never use paper towels or abrasive cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere has the Illusion table been recognized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold at the MoMA Design Store, held in the collection of MoDiP in the UK, and in Italy was chosen as one of the 100 most beautiful objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I style Illusion? (our styling advice)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext to a deep sofa or a bed, on a patterned rug that shows through it, or in a pair as a playful coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor the Trade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourcing for a client’s home, a hotel, a studio or a corporate gift program? 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Apply once with your business details; we reply by email with your account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side table that makes everyone look twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"lm-shipping-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProcessing Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShips From\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDelivery Cost\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree ground shipping within the 48 contiguous states on orders over $100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal sale. Arrived damaged, defective or wrong? 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