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The tray PEN beautifully structures the clean desk and office setting.
Complementing the tray ITO, PEN is available in three different widths, holding and displaying pens and other stationary items. Available in solid European oak and walnut as well as luxurious polished brass, PEN is a precious item for any desk, celebrating the traditional way of writing and drawing by hand.
Philipp Mainzer
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, Philipp Mainzer 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, Philipp 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. Philipp Mainzer is creative and managing director of e15 and his architecture office Philipp Mainzer Office for Architecture and Design.
e15 stands for consistent, progressive design coupled with high-grade materials and innovative, handcrafted production methods.