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E15

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While renowned furniture company e15 was named for the London postcode district where it opened its first workshop in 1995, the now Frankfurt-based brand has grown to become one of the most celebrated German manufacturers and a premium option for modern, solid-wood furniture across much of Europe.

In 1995, German-born architect and designer Philipp Mainzer founded e15 with Farah Ebrahimi, who currently serves as the company’s head designer and art director. After majoring in product design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and architecture at the Architectural Association, Mainzer had what he has called “a gut feeling” to produce wooden furniture to counter the cold aluminum and glass structures that were popular at the time. E15 became a vessel for Mainzer to explore contemporary design with a somewhat minimalist profile and to highlight the natural characteristics of quality materials, especially oak, as seen in Mainzer’s Backen­zahn stool.

Setting e15 apart is its unrelenting passion for sustainability. Many of e15’s talented collaborators pride themselves on this philosophy, including British architect David Chipperfield, German industrial designer Stefan Diez and Danish architect and interior designer David Thulstrup. 

Many of the company’s designs have earned awards and have been exhibited extensively in Germany, such as Chipperfield’s Leighton coffee table at the 2016 IMM Cologne furniture show. Mainzer and Ebrahimi won two prizes for separate modular sofas: the SHIRAZ sofa received the 2008 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany and the KERMAN took home the gold for Interior Innovation in 2017. Select e15 pieces can also be found in museum collections worldwide. 

On 1stDibs, find e15 tables, seating and storage case pieces.

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$2,327
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e15 Customizable Bigfoot Table by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Customizable Bigfoot Table by Philipp Mainzer

e15 Customizable Bigfoot Table by Philipp Mainzer

From $8,768Sale Price / item|20% Off

OiledWaxedOiled + 2 more

H 29.53 in W 98.43 in D 41.26 in

e15 Customizable Bigfoot Table by Philipp Mainzer

By e15, Philipp Mainzer

Located in New York, NY

Celebrating its twentieth year, the solid wood table Bigfoot is a modern design classic and an identifiable icon for e15. For its signature corner detail and legs, the centre of the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern E15

Materials

Wood

e15 Solid Oak Bigfoot Table by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Solid Oak Bigfoot Table by Philipp Mainzer

e15 Solid Oak Bigfoot Table by Philipp Mainzer

$9,220 / item

H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 90.56 in

e15 Solid Oak Bigfoot Table by Philipp Mainzer

By e15, Philipp Mainzer

Located in New York, NY

The table BIGFOOTTM is a modern design classic and an identifiable icon for e15. For its signature corner detail and legs, the center of the tree is used. During the seasoning of the...

Category

2010s European E15

Materials

Wood

e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer

e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer

From $1,470 / item

OiledWaxedOiled + 1 more

H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer

By e15, Philipp Mainzer

Located in New York, NY

The original Backenzahn designed in 1996 by e15 founder and architect Philipp Mainzer is a modern design classic as well as an identifiable icon for e15. Crafted in Germany, the stoo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern E15

Materials

Wood

e15 North Pendant light by Eva Marguerre + Marcel Besau in STOCK
e15 North Pendant light by Eva Marguerre + Marcel Besau in STOCK

e15 North Pendant light by Eva Marguerre + Marcel Besau in STOCK

$1,080Sale Price / set|89% Off

H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in

e15 North Pendant light by Eva Marguerre + Marcel Besau in STOCK

By e15

Located in New York, NY

the metal finishes have some natural patina and hairline scratches The original warranty of the fixture is expired and this is sold as a final sale. It is fully functional. Gener...

Category

2010s European E15

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

E15 Enoki  Metal Zinc-plated Side Table Designed by Philipp Mainzer
E15 Enoki  Metal Zinc-plated Side Table Designed by Philipp Mainzer

E15 Enoki Metal Zinc-plated Side Table Designed by Philipp Mainzer

By e15, Philipp Mainzer

Located in New York, NY

he iconic side table ENOKI by Philipp Mainzer is introduced in all metal, highlighting its essential and minimal form. Made of steel, powder-coated in colours silk grey, pure orange ...

Category

2010s German E15

Materials

Steel

E15 Stuttgart Chair by Richard Herre in STOCK
E15 Stuttgart Chair by Richard Herre in STOCK

E15 Stuttgart Chair by Richard Herre in STOCK

$1,755Sale Price|50% Off

H 11.62 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in

E15 Stuttgart Chair by Richard Herre in STOCK

By e15

Located in New York, NY

JUST ONE RH01 STUTTGART, RH01-S-00005 Seat, European oak waxed Tiger Beat 004, Dedar, seat category F upholstered (EU) Version 2020 - Origin: Germany Designed in 1926, Chair STUT...

Category

2010s European E15

Materials

Fabric, Oak

e15 Backenzahn Oak Stool by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK
e15 Backenzahn Oak Stool by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK

e15 Backenzahn Oak Stool by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK

$1,470

H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

e15 Backenzahn Oak Stool by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK

By Philipp Mainzer, e15

Located in New York, NY

The original Backenzahn designed in 1996 by e15 founder and architect Philipp Mainzer is a modern design classic as well as an identifiable icon for e15. Crafted in Germany, the stoo...

Category

2010s German E15

Materials

Oak

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e15 Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$2,890Tables, Side TablesSteelcontemporary
2025$1,200StoolsOak2021
2025$2,890Tables, Side TablesSteelcontemporary
$2,327
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$1,200-$2,890
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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E15 furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

e15 furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of e15 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by e15 were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Philipp Mainzer, Eileen Gray, and Eckart Muthesius. Prices for e15 furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $133,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,325.