Byron Lounge Chair

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 he co-founded 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 designs, which are identifying icons for e15 and part of several permanent exhibitions in museums. Parallel to the creation of e15, Mainzer practiced architecture in New York and continues to do so since his return to Germany in 2001. He is a member of the executive committee of German Design Council and regularly gives lectures on architecture, design, and branding.

Florian Asche is a product designer that focuses his work on using high-value materials in a minimalist design. Born in Germany in 1963, Asche started his career as a tailor’s apprentice in Frankfurt before moving on to study product design at the Central St. Martin’s College of Art and Design in London. In 1995, along with Philipp Mainzer, Asche founded e15 Design. He served as the managing director, focusing on establishing the brand, before transitioning to sales. In 2006, he followed his desire to return to creating his own products and exited e15. In 2007 he established Asche + Unkelbach, a furniture design company that partnered with April Allterior furniture, where they created modern outdoor furniture.