{"product_id":"illusion-clear-acrylic-side-table-john-brauer","title":"Illusion Clear Acrylic Side Table by John Brauer for Essey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"lm-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllusion Clear Acrylic Side Table by John Brauer for Essey\u003c\/strong\u003e — a draped tablecloth with no table underneath, hand-formed from one sheet of clear acrylic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by John Brauer for Essey, handmade in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Brauer founded Essey on an idea he calls Symbolic Functionalism: an object should use a symbol or a metaphor to express what it does. 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? Members of the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sign-up-for-trade-account\"\u003eLoftModern Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e (interior designers, architects, contractors, builders, home stagers and commercial buyers) receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, plus round-the-clock concierge support for stock checks and lead times. 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? Tell us within 2 days of delivery and we’ll replace, repair or refund it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there really no table under the cloth?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"None at all: the folds of the acrylic sheet are the structure, and the corners become its feet.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where is Illusion designed and made?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Designed by John Brauer for the Danish company Essey and hand-molded in Germany.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can Illusion go outdoors or in a bathroom? 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