MoMA Design Store
The Illusion side table is sold through the MoMA Design Store, New York.
Our story
An invitation to see the world through different eyes - and to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Founded by John Brauer, Essey emerged from a simple yet powerful observation: the things that surround us every day are often overlooked. Not because they are unimportant, but because they have become too familiar.
This is precisely where Essey comes in. The familiar is questioned, reinterpreted, and translated into a form that evokes emotion.
Our objects are deliberately minimalist, often surprising, and always linked to a clear design concept. They straddle the line between function and sculpture. They are things you use - and at the same time, admire.
Things that do not fade into the background, but become part of the space.
An object can be more than what it is.
Manufacturing plays a central role. Many of our products are made in Europe, often in close collaboration with specialized workshops. Whether precise industrial processes or meticulous craftsmanship - what matters is the quality in the details and the integrity of the materials.
We believe in products that last. Not just physically, but also emotionally.
Essey represents a new form of design: understated yet striking. Functional, yet never mundane. A design that doesn’t need to be loud to be noticed.
The designer
Born in 1960, John Brauer travels all over the world - exploring, working, visiting and collecting in-depth impressions of different cultures as he seeks inspiration for his designs.
A graduate in Architecture from KEA School of Design and Technology in Copenhagen, he also holds an MBA in Innovation from the Danish Technological University. His original style is expressed through deep involvement and a quest for new values.
Design honours and museum collections from around the world.
The Illusion side table is sold through the MoMA Design Store, New York.
Museum of Design in Plastics, Arts University Bournemouth: both the Bin Bin and Illusion are held in the museum’s permanent collection.
Awarded to Bin Bin, Essey’s newly developed wastebasket.
Bin Bin received the red dot design award for superior design quality.
The German Industry Forum iF awarded Bin Bin for outstanding design quality.
Illusion, the new side table from Essey, was highly commended at Top Drawer, London.
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