Byron Lounge Chair

Florian Asche, born in Germany in 1963, is a product designer renowned for his minimalist approach and use of high-value materials. Beginning his career as a tailor’s apprentice in Frankfurt, he later studied product design at Central Saint Martins in London. In 1995, Asche co-founded e15 Design with Philipp Mainzer, where he played a pivotal role in building the brand and managing sales. In 2006, Asche left e15 to focus on creating his own designs, founding Asche + Unkelbach in 2007. There, he developed modern outdoor furniture in partnership with April Allterior, blending timeless aesthetics with innovative functionality.

Philipp Mainzer, born in Germany, studied product design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and architecture at the Architectural Association in London. In 1995, he co-founded e15, a modern furniture brand renowned for its progressive philosophy and timeless designs. Many of his creations have become iconic, earning international awards and inclusion in permanent museum exhibitions. Alongside his work with e15, Mainzer practiced architecture in New York before returning to Germany in 2001, where he continues to contribute to the field. A member of the executive committee of the German Design Council, Mainzer frequently lectures on architecture, design, and branding.