Essey is a Danish design company renowned for its innovative approach to everyday objects through the philosophy of "Symbolic Functionalism." Founded by John Brauer, Essey creates products that use symbolism and metaphors to express their function and essence. Notable designs include the "Bin Bin" wastebasket, resembling a crumpled piece of paper, and the "Illusion" side table, which appears to float in mid-air. Essey's commitment to blending form and function has earned them prestigious awards like the Good Design Award, Red Dot Award, and iF Product Design Award. Their products are crafted in the EU and are available through select retailers worldwide.