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Karnak Chair
by Ferdinand Kramer
for e15
The Karnak chair, designed by Ferdinand Kramer for e15, embodies a refined balance of form and function. Its gently curved backrest, shaped as a truncated arc, introduces a distinctive non-linear horizontal element that complements the woven seat.
Crafted from solid European waxed oak or walnut, Karnak showcases natural materials and timeless craftsmanship. The seat is available in either gray woven linen or natural leather bands, the latter of which will develop a rich patina over time due to climate and sunlight exposure. For enhanced durability, the chair’s frame incorporates a discreet steel profile, ensuring both stability and elegance.
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Ferdinand Kramer
Germany
Ferdinand Kramer was a German architect, interior, and furniture designer renowned for his minimalist and functional approach. Born in Frankfurt in 1898, he briefly studied at the Bauhaus before continuing his education in Munich under Theodor Fischer.
In the 1920s, Kramer collaborated with Thonet on furniture designs and developed innovative products like metal utensils and the Kramer Oven. He played a key role in the New Frankfurt housing project alongside Ernst May. Forced to flee Germany in 1938, Kramer emigrated to the United States, where he pioneered knock-down foldable furniture, a defining aspect of his legacy.
Returning to Germany in 1952, he became Director of Building at Goethe University in Frankfurt, designing 23 buildings that shaped the university’s architectural identity. Today, Kramer’s work remains influential, embodying the Bauhaus ethos of simplicity, utility, and modernist innovation.
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