E15 and Chipperfield partner for IMM Cologne

A wooden table is to the left, with a vase with flowers in it. Two stools are to the right of the table, one is black and the other one is plain wood.

German furniture manufacturer E15 and British architect David Chipperfield will be presenting a new collection at this year’s international interiors show IMM Cologne. Tables feature prominently, with both designers having sentimental ties to the household essential

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By Rhiannon McGregor

last updated 30 August 2022

Following on from the success of a collaboration last year, German furniture manufacturer E15 and British architect David Chipperfield will be presenting a new furniture collection at this year’s international interiors show IMM Cologne.

The collected works emphasise the importance of clean, robust design fashioned from high-quality materials. These sturdy designs embrace practicality but by showcasing the best of European handcrafted production lose nothing of their design credentials.

In keeping with the architectural roots of both Chipperfield and E15 founder Philipp Mainer, several of the key designs derive their names from historical British buildings. Chipperfield’s 'Leighton' coffee table and 'Drayton' sideboard will take their place amongst the established design dynasty showcased at Salone del Mobile 2015.

The collection includes a range of furniture, accessories and lighting, including woven blankets and stoneware. It is unsurprising to see the table featured so heavily amongst the assortment – it was a love of this piece of furniture that initially united the designers. Chipperfield describes the table as the heart of the house, facilitating the rhythm of social interactions. It was his decision to design the main tables in both of his own residences that saw him first venture into the world of furniture design.

Similarly, Mainer founded E15 on the back of his substantial oak table, ‘Bigfoot’. The collection offers a tribute to this important design in two thick-set oak figurines, ‘Mr B’ and ‘Big B’ – playful personifications of their nominal predecessor.

A wooden table is set on the far wall, with a vase with flowers in it. An armchair with green fabric is to the left with two coffee tables in gray and green marble in front of it. — A living room display featuring the ’Byron’ armchair, ’Drayton’ sideboard, ’Enoki Migoto’ side tables, ’Neyriz’ patterned rug and ’Nima’ cushions

The photo to the left shows two coffee tables in gray and black marble. The photo to the right shows a rectangular wooden coffee table with a gray sofa. — The collected works emphasise the importance of clean, robust design fashioned from high-quality material. Pictured left: ’Enoki Migoto’ and ’Mr B’. Right: ’Shiraz’ sofa and ’Leighton’ table

A wooden bench with pots filled with flowers is set on the far wall. In front of it is a red & gray marble side table. — Chipperfield’s ’Fawley’ bench was a design from his original collaboration with E15 (pictured here with an ’Enoki’ side table)

The photo to the left shows a wooden dining table with matching chairs, and a bench with sheepskin on it. The photo to the right shows a blue and white blanket with tassels. — These sturdy designs embrace practicality – but by showcasing the best of European handcrafted production lose nothing of their design credentials. Pictured left: ’Holborn’ table, ’Karnak’ chairs and ’Iceland’ sheepskin. Right: ’Dotto’ blanket

A gray armchair is to the left. Two side tables in gray and black marble are set in front of it. — The ’Enoki Migoto’ side tables are crafted from solid marble

A lamp, wooden decorations, and magazines are set on a gray marble shelf. — ’Big B’ offers playful a personification of E15’s first oak table ’Bigfoot’

A gray chair with sheepskin on it sits next to two side tables in black and gray marble. — The cold marble of the ’Enoki Migoto’ side table is offset by a sheepskin rug

A detail of a black chair set next to a wooden table. — The robust new ’Holborn’ table is one of the highlights of the collection

INFORMATION

IMM Cologne is on view from 18–24 January. For more information, visit E15’s website (opens in new tab)

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