Furniture designer and architect Philipp Mainzer is a creative force who draws on multiculturalism, warm design and art to inspire his trendsetting pieces. Establishing one of the most celebrated German design brands, e15, Mainzer creates furnishings for the modern era, with a traditional touch.
Born in Germany in 1969, Mainzer later studied in London, majoring in product design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and architecture at the Architectural Association. In 1995, while training to become an architect, Mainzer had what he calls “a gut feeling” to produce furniture to counter the cold, aluminum and glass materials popular at the time, but with a similar minimalist style. e15 was born, named after the postal code of its first workshop.
In addition to serving as the creative and managing director of e15, Mainzer travels extensively with his wife to Iran, where he finds inspiration for his designs. As demonstrated in his tables that are informed by Iranian tea culture, Mainzer manages to blend international culture with his German roots. Working in the tradition of German furniture makers, Mainzer follows form with function and emphasizes the quality of materials like solid wood and marble.
Mainzer practices architecture in New York through his firm, Philipp Mainzer Office for Architecture and Design. He is a member of the executive committee of the German Design Council and gives lectures on a host of topics, including architecture, design and branding.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Philipp Mainzer side tables, seating, storage case pieces and more.
e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer
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...
Wood
e15 Backenzahn Oak Stool by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK
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...
Oak
$1,795Sale Price / set|78% Off
Set of Three e15 Kerman Poufs by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By e15, Farah Ebrahimi, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
Set of three - INDOOR ONLY Upholstered in Mitchell Silex - colors: mulberry, hot pink and peacock. KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
$4,710 / item
e15 Selected Large Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The object Raw is a robust piece crafted from seasoned European oak, which is rarely available in such wide dimensions as used in this piece. Reduced to the essential features, the r...
Oak
$3,130 / item
e15 Selected Medium Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The object Raw is a robust piece crafted from seasoned European oak, which is rarely available in such wide dimensions as used in this piece. Reduced to the essential features, the r...
Oak
e15 Calle Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The solid wood bench Calle consists of a contoured seat, two sides flushed with the seat and a support beam underneath. The top surface tapers toward the middle to allow comfortable ...
Wood
e15 Backenzahn Side Table by Philipp Mainzer
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...
Wood
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By Farah Ebrahimi, Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
Indoor used only. Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The sides of bench Taro are pushed slightly inward to enhance stability, therefore this bench can be offered in a standard length of up to 3600 MM (141 3/4 inch). The wood is 40 MM (...
Wood
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By e15, Farah Ebrahimi, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
Indoor used only. Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
By Philipp Mainzer, e15, Farah Ebrahimi
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.
Fabric, Silicone
$250Sale Price|79% Off
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Thonet 118 SPHT Stool Designed by Sebastian Herkner in Stock
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
118 SPHT – Bar stool with upholstered seat Frame: lightened beech stained TP 107 Fabric: Sahco Safire 007 Ring: chrome Glides: plastic Minimalistic and honest, at the same time eleg...
Fabric, Wood
From $1,470 / item
+ 1 moreH 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
e15 Backenzahn Side Table by Philipp Mainzer
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...
Wood
ONIX Organic Modern Set of 2 Poufs Ottomans in Dry Green Bouclé
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with a soft, textured bouclé from Fischbacher 1819, a Swiss family-owned company ...
Bouclé
$1,308Sale Price|15% Off
H 18.12 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
In stock in Los Angeles, Blue Velvet Pouf, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
By Marco Zito
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) In Stock in Los Angeles Used as a central seat or alongside a sofa, this velvet Pouf i...
Metal
Coffee Arch Bench by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee arch bench by Karstudio. Materials: FRP. Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm. This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Available in white, coffee. B...
Fiberglass
$495Sale Price / set|87% Off
H 41.74 in W 18.51 in D 18.9 in
e15 Set of Two Jean Stools by Stefan Diez in STOCK
By Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
1 stool with back and 1 stool without back. JEAN, Stool, Oak Veneer stained, lacquered Colour: jet black, The bar stool JEAN is a natural development of the dynamic HOUDINI chair fam...
Oak
Formations 4/12 by Objects of Common Interest
By Objects of Common Interest
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Objects of common interest is formed by Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis with the focus in creating still life installations and experiential environments and objects, demonstr...
Acrylic
$990 / item
H 16 in W 14 in D 14 in
Contemporary Cooperage Stool in Striped Oak by Fort Standard, in Stock
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stool is a part of the new Cooperage Dining collection. Each piece features large faceted round elements that with its namesake reference the traditional cooper's trade of makin...
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The sides of bench Taro are pushed slightly inward to enhance stability, therefore this bench can be offered in a standard length of up to 3600 MM (141 3/4 inch). The wood is 40 MM (...
Wood
Storia Stool in Oak by Kari Virtanen
By Kari Virtanen
Located in Fiskars, FI
The four-legged stool is designed for both contract environment and domestic use with durable joints, comfortable seat and three different heights. Its Nordic craftsmanship soul can ...
Oak
From $5,690 / item
+ 18 moreH 33.47 in W 53.15 in D 37.8 in
Customizable e15 Shiraz Sofa by Philipp Mainzer and Farah Ebrahimi 'Module 7'
By e15
Located in New York, NY
The Shiraz sofa was inspired by loosely conjoined, communication enhancing traditional Persian seating islands as well as by classical seating furniture fo...
Fabric
$5,750 / item
+ 1 moreH 24.41 in W 26.78 in D 33.08 in
e15 Customizable Byron Lounge Armchair by Florian Asche and Philipp Mainzer
By Florian Asche and Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The armchair Byron with its clear lines and distinctive armrests resembles a modern take on a Classic smoking chair. Byron has a Classic wooden construction with a solid wood materia...
Wood
e15 Backenzahn Oak Stool by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK
By 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...
Oak
e15 European Walnut Calle Bench by Philipp Mainzer in STOCK
By E15 Furniture, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
e15 Calle Bench Design: Philipp Mainzer, 2002 Measures: 63” L x 15.75” D x 16.5” H European walnut oiled. The solid wood bench Calle consists of a contoured seat, two sides flushed w...
Wood, Oak