--- title: "Philipp Mainzer" url: "https://www.stylepark.com/en/designer/philipp-mainzer" language: "en" type: "designer" description: "Individual designer items from Philipp Mainzer ✓ Wide range of products & designs ➜ Get inspired now" published: "2001-05-01T00:00:00+02:00" modified: "2026-04-26T17:26:59+02:00" image: "https://www.stylepark.com/apple-touch-icon.png" --- # Philipp Mainzer Frankfurt am Main, Germany - [Biography](https://www.stylepark.com/en/designer/philipp-mainzer) - [Products](https://www.stylepark.com/en/products/designer/philipp-mainzer) - [Manufacturer](https://www.stylepark.com/en/designer/philipp-mainzer/manufacturer) - [Articles](https://www.stylepark.com/en/designer/philipp-mainzer/contributions) - [Website](http://www.e15.com) Address: ## Philipp Mainzer e15 Design und Distributions GmbH Gwinnerstrasse 40 - 46, Gebäude 416 60388 Frankfurt am Main Germany T: +49 (0)69 945 4918 0 F: +49 (0)69 945 4918 10 [www.e15.com](http://www.e15.com) Products by Philipp Mainzer [![BACKENZAHN STEEL](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/H/Hem/Produkte/Udon%20Chair,%20Black%20/%20Black%20Leather,%20Art.%20no.%2030176/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/SsT15_BACKENZAHN_STEEL_Family.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/backenzahn-steel) [e15 BACKENZAHN STEEL](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/backenzahn-steel) [![KERMAN sofa](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/SF06_KERMAN_TA26_KANAME-ROUND_CT11_KAISA_ST04_BACKENZAHN_SB07_SHAHNAZ_SB08_MAHNAZ_2025-04-15-110122_umex.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/kerman-sofa) [e15 KERMAN sofa](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/kerman-sofa) [![KANAME tables](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/SF06_KERMAN_TA26_KANAME-ROUND_CT11_KAISA_ST04_BACKENZAHN_SB07_SHAHNAZ_SB08_MAHNAZ.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/kaname) [e15 KANAME tables](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/kaname) [![HEIJI](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/CT12-HEIJI_Familiy.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/heiji) [e15 HEIJI](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/heiji) [![ENOKI METAL](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/CT09_ENOKI_metal_pure_orange_low.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/enoki-metal) [e15 ENOKI METAL](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/enoki-metal) [![HIROKI METAL](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/TA20_HIROKI_metal_jetblack.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/hiroki-metal) [e15 HIROKI METAL](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/hiroki-metal) [![ASHIDA oval](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/articles/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/TA24_ASHIDA_oval_cutout_angle.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/ashida-oval) [e15 ASHIDA oval](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/ashida-oval) [![jorel](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/manufacturers/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/jorel-sideboard-interluebke-4-2.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/interluebke/jorel) [interlübke jorel](https://www.stylepark.com/en/interluebke/jorel) [![PONTE high table](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/articles/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/TA01_PONTE_high_WM03_Wire_Management_front.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/ponte-high-table) [e15 PONTE high table](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/ponte-high-table) [![ASHIDA](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/articles/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/Ashida_4.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/ashida) [e15 ASHIDA](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/ashida) [![ARAQ](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/articles/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/SB10_ARAQ_CO_open.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/araq) [e15 ARAQ](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/araq) [![KERMAN](https://www.stylepark.com/assets/transformations/articles/_1410x940_crop_center-center_none/SF06_KERMAN_combination_with_pouf.jpg)](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/kerman) [e15 KERMAN](https://www.stylepark.com/en/e15/kerman) [All products](https://www.stylepark.com/en/products/designer/philipp-mainzer) Biography Born in Germany, Philipp Mainzer studied product design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, and architecture at the Architectural Association both in London. In 1995 Philipp Mainzer cofounded the modern furniture brand e15. Having established the progressive, enduring philosophy and unique branding of e15, he has received international awards for many of his furniture designs, which are identifying icons for e15 and part of permanent exhibitions in museums. Parallel to the creation of e15, Philipp Mainzer practiced architecture in New York and continued so after returning to Germany in 2001. Today Philipp Mainzer is creative and managing director of his architecture office and e15. He is a member of the executive committee of German Design Council and regularly gives lectures on architecture, design and branding. Articles about Philipp Mainzer [3DAYSOFDESIGN 2025 – REVIEW Fight the Fake 6/24/2025 Pushing boundaries to spark inspiration – this year's 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen showcased the diversity of design with numerous interdisciplinary exhibitions and young artists.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/3daysofdesign-event-copenhagen-installation-exhibition-stylepark-magazine) [DESIGN Not a mythical creature 9/25/2024 Philipp Mainzer founded the furniture brand e15 in the 1990s. For the launch, he decided to go against the trend and designed a table made from wood scraps, the pure design of which is still groundbreaking today: "Bigfoot".](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/e15-bigfoot-backenzahn-philipp-mainzer-wood-design-stylepark-magazine) [DESIGN e15 2021: BACKENZAHN BLACK OAK 11/11/2021 For the 25th anniversary of the "Backenzahn", e15 founder Philipp Mainzer has created a special edition of the design classic - the "Backenzahn Black Oak".](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/e15-2021-backenzahn-black-oak) [INTERVIEWS Three questions to David Thulstrup 5/12/2021 David Thulstrup has collaborated with e15 to create "TORE", a family of side tables that takes a monolithic approach to design, emphasising the role of materiality and form.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/three-questions-david-thulstrup-e15-tore) [INTERVIEWS STYLEPARK-Talk @Clubhouse #1: Design – Original vs. Plagiarism 3/8/2021 Where are the limits to plagiarism in design? How can you recognize a design imitation? And how can designers protect their own creative work? We discussed these and other questions in a relaxed round of experts on Clubhouse.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/stylepark-talk-clubhouse-1-design-vs-plagiarism) [DESIGN Fresh start 1/22/2021 The start of the year is reservedly optimistic in view of the ongoing pandemic and strengthens the desire for variety, energy and colour. For a fresh boost, we have gathered a colourful bouquet of current interior products for you from our Novelties Stage.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/colour-interior-fresh-start-novelty) [RESTAURANT Burgers for Gourmets 12/28/2020 As convivial as a Japanese bar, as exquisite as a mecca for gourmets. POPL, a restaurant in Copenhagen, plays on contrasts. Scandinavia/Japan-inspired furniture by e15 underscores its laid-back elegance.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/e15-spacon-x-restaurant-popl-copenhagen) [DESIGN Good catch 6/2/2020 Stylepark raffles off a "Backenzahn" stool from e15.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/stylepark-raffle-e15-backenzahn) [IMM COLOGNE A class reunion of sorts 1/16/2019 Stylepark and the FAZ newspaper hosted an event at the MAKK to mark the start of imm cologne 2019 – attended by more than 500 invited guests.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/stylepark-faz-event-makk) [STYLEPARK SELECTED LIGHT + BUILDING 2018 | TRENDSPOT DESIGN Light catwalk 3/19/2018 With the architecture of the Stylepark Selected stand at the Light + Building 2018, Philipp Mainzer has created the ideal setting for the award-winning luminaires of Trendspot Design.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/architecture-styleparc-selected-stand-light-building-2018) [STYLEPARK SELECTED LIGHT + BUILDING 2018 | TRENDSPOT DESIGN 33 x good light 3/7/2018 "Stylepark Selected" awards 33 excellent lighting products from the Trendspot Design of the Light + Building 2018.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/stylepark-selected-light-building-top-33) [STYLEPARK SELECTED LIGHT + BUILDING 2018 | TRENDSPOT DESIGN The design rendezvous at Light + Building 2018 2/15/2018 In Hall 1 at Light + Building 2018, in cooperation with Messe Frankfurt and e15, Stylepark is opening the exhibition Stylepark Selected Light + Building 2018 | Trendspot Design with a café attached.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/stylepark-selected-light-building-2018-trendspot-design) [FAIRS & EVENTS Highlights Cologne Furniture Fair 1/17/2018 You did not make it to the imm cologne? Don't worry! Stylepark brings you the cheerful bustle on the monitor.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/image-gallery-highlights-imm-2018) [STYLEPARK SELECTED IMM COLOGNE 2018 AT MAKK Stylepark Selected imm cologne 2018: The nominees 12/4/2017 We have nominated 40 innovations of the imm cologne 2018 for the award “Stylepark Selected imm cologne 2018”.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/stylepark-selected-imm-cologne-2018-the-nominees) [SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017 New tables: From material fetish to the Zen factor 4/11/2017 Be they short or long of leg, simply unique or extravagant: there’s no end to the variety of tables in Milan.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/new-tables-salone-milan-furniture-fair) [SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017 Your daily dose from Salone del Mobile 2017 4/4/2017 You did not make it to the Salone del Mobile? Don't worry! Stylepark delivers you fresh impressions from the design hotspots in Milan every day.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/daily-update-from-salone-del-mobile-2017) [SALONE DEL MOBILE 2017 Nature and construct 3/28/2017 "Kazimir" is the name of the new table of Philipp Mainzer for e15 that looks quite statically.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/e15-kazimir-philipp-mainzer-table-salone-del-mobile-2017) [FAIRS & EVENTS Mirror, mirror, everywhere 1/25/2017 On walls, in corners, on podiums or simply all over: The imm cologne 2017 provided plenty of opportunities for reflection and illusion.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/imm-cologne-mirrors) [FEATURED Looking out over Lake Garda 8/30/2016](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/looking-out-over-lake-garda) [FAIRS & EVENTS The Donkey in the System 4/20/2016 Salone 1: In Milan, well-being is the order of the day – Ettore patiently bears burdens,there are benches, small tables, and large sofas.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/the-donkey-in-the-system) [DESIGN VS. PLAGIARISM Rip-off hunter, Card players, and a bird 1/22/2016 Playing boule at Pulpo, pulling teeth out at e15 and you could easily lose your bearings in the Conmoto kaleidoscope: the stage was set for the Featured Editions at the imm cologne.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/rip-off-hunter-card-players-and-a-bird) [DESIGN VS. PLAGIARISM Lousy fakes 1/16/2016 Philipp Mainzer goes hunting copycats of the Backenzahn stool.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/lousy-fakes) [ARCHITECTURE Walnut doesn’t need the peeling treatment 7/10/2015 Australian cosmetics brand Aesop’s concept centers on a mix of global and local elements for the interior design of its stores. In Frankfurt, it was Philipp Mainzer who designed the store.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/walnut-doesnt-need-the-peeling-treatment) [DESIGN Breaking with marble 5/21/2015 Frankfurt has a new restaurant. It’s called “Stanley Diamond”, has a gentlemanly flair that also has its shady sides and pleases the plate with high-end traditional cuisine.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/breaking-with-marble) [FAIRS & EVENTS What only the giraffe knows 4/28/2015 This year during there were once again countless items of furniture and special moments during the Milan Salone. A small photo album of memories.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/what-only-the-giraffe-knows) [FAIRS & EVENTS Full moon before the crescent 1/26/2015 Once doesn’t count, twice could be coincidence, three times sets a tradition: in occasion of imm cologne designers, manufacturers, artists and art collectors were invited by AD, Meiré und Meiré and Stylepark to meet at Marc Meiré’s home.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/full-moon-before-the-crescent) [FAIRS & EVENTS Forget those old banana boxes 1/22/2015 In the hunt for the feel-good factor that straddles the tried-and-true and the surprisingly new, designers and manufacturers are busy presenting their novelties at the imm cologne and the Passagen. The clear message: Things are getting more softer and sensual.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/forget-those-old-banana-boxes) [FAIRS & EVENTS Furniture Suspense 1/22/2015 Flying elephant stools, Chinese felt dragons and upholstered elevated chairs: For the third time, the imm cologne’s “Featured Editions”curated by Stylepark are captivating visitors.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/furniture-suspense) [FAIRS & EVENTS Lights on at e15: North by Eva Marguerre and Marcel Besau 4/1/2014 Life around the famous "Backenzahn" is getting bright: e15 is launching a luminaire collection. Including “North” by Eva Marguerre and Marcel Besau. Martina Metzner chatted with the designers and with e15 MD Philipp Mainzer on the fun and frustration of light.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/lights-on-at-e15-north-by-eva-marguerre-and-marcel-besau) [FAIRS & EVENTS I like the Original 1/31/2014 Imm cologne attract creative minds from all over the world – this time they included Marc Bailly, interior architect straight from New York. He joined Robert Volhard, Stylepark MD, for a tour of the Cologne interiors fair to find out all about innovative design this side of the Great Pond.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/i-like-the-original) [MAGAZINE Design is an attitude 3/11/2013 At this year’s imm cologne the “Featured Editions” exhibition, created in collaboration with Stylepark, formed an integral component of the new “Pure Editions” hall concept used to strengthen the trade fair’s position within the high-end segment, a concept that proved to be an instant success. Ten platforms dotted throughout the hall formed the basis of presentations by selected exhibitors. We documented a number of them on film and in interviews with the creative minds behind them.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/design-is-an-attitude) [MAGAZINE The Barcelona Pastiche 1/21/2013 The imm Cologne is swiftly getting back on an even keel. And how are designers and manufacturers making use of the opportunity? A tour of the trade fair shows that they often resorted to the tried-and-true, reanimating and dressing it up for contemporary use. Even Konstantin Grcic opted for a tongue-in-cheek approach to a design classic.](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/the-barcelona-pastiche) [FEATURED The concept behind the Effizienzhaus Plus in Berlin 4/10/2012](https://www.stylepark.com/en/news/sustainability-the-concept-for-the-effizienzhaus-plus-in-berlin)