Essay

Brands
Designers
Dimensions
L 218 cm - P 95 cm - H 72 cm
L 272 cm - P 100 cm - H 72 cm
Finiture
Oiled oak, White Pigmented Oak
Year
2009
The Essay Table, designed by Cecilie Manz for Fritz Hansen, is an ode to simplicity and elegance. Its natural and refined structure is composed of a minimalist top that rests on two delicate bases, creating a perfect balance between lightness and presence.
Fritz Hansen
A historic Danish design company, over the course of its 140 years, thanks to collaboration with far-sighted designers and architects such as Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Hans J. Wegner and Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen has produced a rich portfolio of furnishings such as tables, chairs and armchairs, now considered design “classics” and identified as true timeless icons such as the Egg and Swan armchairs.
Cecilie Manz
Cecilie Manz combines discreet aesthetics and playfulness, showing how functional details can define the essence of an object. His talent emerged with the Micado coffee table for Fredericia (2004), followed by the Post Collection (2019). Recognized internationally, he is among the most acclaimed Danish designers, thanks to his ability to blend Scandinavian lines, functionality and contemporary style, creating iconic pieces awarded with numerous awards.