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Farah Side­board

c. 1999

by Philipp Mainzer
for e15

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by Philipp Mainzer
for e15
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The Farah Side­board, for e15 furni­ture, func­tions as a study of struc­tural convic­tion. It is a work that embraces the inher­ent, unadorned beauty of solid wood, present­ing a form that is as grounded as it is poised. The design eschews unnec­es­sary arti­fice, instead relying on the raw, tactile depth of Euro­pean oiled walnut or oak to carry its aesthetic weight. By inte­grat­ing aluminum support strips directly into the door panels, Mainzer has achieved a front of remark­able, seam­less integrity — a surface that feels less like cabi­netry and more like a singu­lar, architectural gesture.

Beyond its phys­i­cal pres­ence, the Farah is a master of adap­ta­tion. With a base avail­able in either sleek stain­less steel or a sharp, lacquered jet black, it offers a subtle, rhyth­mic contrast to the natural grain of the timber. Avail­able in multi­ple config­u­ra­tions of height and length, it is designed to inhabit the various topogra­phies of a home, moving with ease from the formal require­ments of a dining area to the more relaxed, curated atmos­phere of a living space. It is a piece that under­stands the long game of domes­tic design: reli­able, endur­ing, and quietly essential.

Philipp Mainzer

Germany

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.

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