Essey Original Design
Grand Illusion
Grand Illusion is the powerful, generous interpretation of an idea that rethinks perception. Wider, more present, and with an even stronger impact in the room, this table becomes the central element of any environment. What appears to be a casually draped tablecloth over a form is in fact a precisely shaped design object. Designed by John Brauer, Grand Illusion represents the fusion of function, sculpture, and emotion on the scale of a true statement piece.
- Made in Europe
- Shipped worldwide
- Designed to stay
Description
The inspiration remains as intuitive as it is fascinating: a flowing fabric that seemingly lays randomly, creates folds, and generates tension. Grand Illusion captures exactly this moment – larger, calmer, and even more impressive. Due to its dimension, the table becomes not just a surface but a stage for the room itself.
As a designer coffee table or generous side table, Grand Illusion integrates into sophisticated living concepts and decisively defines their character. The flowing design language remains unmistakable, while the larger surface creates new possibilities – for objects, for staging, for atmosphere.
Made in Germany and 100% handcrafted, each Grand Illusion is unique. Each fold is created individually in the manual process, each line carries the signature of craftsmanship. It is precisely this uniqueness that gives the table its special depth and authenticity. No piece is like the other – and that's what makes it so desirable.
Despite its visual lightness, Grand Illusion impresses with stability and precision. The surface appears soft and flowing, yet it is firm and supportive – a deliberate play with expectation and reality that makes the table a true conversation piece.
Grand Illusion is more than a piece of furniture. It is a center. An object that brings spaces together and gives them a clear identity. A table that does not complement – but defines.
Or in other words: The illusion grows larger. And with it, the impact.
Technical details
- Material
- 4 mm Acrylic (PMMA)
- Dimensions (cm)
- H52 x W44 x L44
- Design
- John Brauer
- Weight
- 4.2 kg
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The idea
A tablecloth suspended in mid-air.
Grand Illusion enlarges the familiar drape of a tablecloth while removing the table beneath it. One hand-shaped sheet of acrylic creates both surface and structure, giving a coffee table generous presence with almost no visual weight.
The table disappears. The idea remains.
- Height
- 52 cm
- Maximum load
- 10 kg
- Weight
- 4.2 kg
- Hand-shaped acrylic thickness
- 4 mm
