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Philipp Mainzer Seating

German, b. 1969

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.

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Creator: Philipp Mainzer
Set of Three e15 Kerman Poufs by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
Set of Three e15 Kerman Poufs by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK

Set of Three e15 Kerman Poufs by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK

By Philipp Mainzer, Farah Ebrahimi, e15

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.

Category

2010s European Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Fabric, Silicone

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Wood

e15 Selected Large Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Selected Large Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer

e15 Selected Large Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer

By Philipp Mainzer, e15

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Oak

e15 Calle Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Calle Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Wood

e15 Backenzahn Side Table by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Backenzahn Side Table by Philipp Mainzer

e15 Backenzahn Side Table 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Wood

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

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 Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Oak

e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer

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 (...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Wood

e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK

e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK

By Philipp Mainzer, Farah Ebrahimi, e15

Located in New York, NY

Indoor used only. Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.

Category

2010s European Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Fabric, Silicone

e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK

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.

Category

2010s European Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Fabric, Silicone

e15 Selected Medium Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Selected Medium Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Oak

e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK
e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK

e15 Kerman Pouf by Philipp Mainzer + Farah Ebrahimi in STOCK

By Philipp Mainzer, e15, Farah Ebrahimi

Located in New York, NY

Indoor used only. Upholstered in Mitchell Silex KERMAN addresses a variety of requirements in private and public spaces.

Category

2010s European Philipp Mainzer Seating

Materials

Fabric, Silicone

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Philipp Mainzer seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Philipp Mainzer seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of oak and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Philipp Mainzer seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Philipp Mainzer were created in the modern style in germany during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Eckart Muthesius, Stefan Diez, and Nazara Lazaro. Prices for Philipp Mainzer seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,470 and can go as high as $15,830, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,930.