Florence Knoll Auction Prices and Value Guide
Florence Knoll auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 1,526 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Florence Knoll auction prices: quick answer
Florence Knoll auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Florence Knoll
- Source records
- 1,526
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll Bassett (1917–2019) was an American architect and furniture designer whose work helped define the aesthetic of the postwar modern interior. Born in 1917 and active from the early 1940s through the late twentieth century, she became a leading figure in American design by bringing architectural rigor to office and residential furniture. As a principal of Knoll Associates, she shaped the company's design direction and pioneered an integrated approach to interior planning that combined furniture, textiles, and spatial layout. Her designs are characterized by clean geometric lines, material honesty, and functional elegance. The Museum of Modern Art in New York holds her work in its permanent collection, reflecting her significance within twentieth-century design history. Collectors most frequently encounter her furniture through mid-century modern markets, where her seating, desks, and storage pieces remain widely traded.
Mid-Century ModernInternational Stylefurnituretextile designarchitectural interiors
Common works and media
Florence Knoll's most commonly encountered works include lounge chairs, sofas, credenzas, desks, dining tables, benches, and shelving systems produced by Knoll Associates. Typical materials include polished chrome or welded steel frames, wood veneers such as rosewood and walnut, leather and fabric upholstery, and marble tops. Her designs favor rectilinear forms, restrained proportions, and minimal ornamentation. Textile designs and architectural planning documents may also appear in institutional and auction contexts. Pieces from the 1950s and 1960s production period are the most sought after.
Market and appraisal context
Florence Knoll is one of the most liquid mid-century modern furniture designers in the secondary market, with 1,002 documented auction lots spanning 2009 to April 2026 and 789 priced results. Market activity is stable and mature: 114 lots appeared in the most recent 12-month window versus 109 in the prior period, indicating consistent demand without speculative spikes. Prices cluster tightly around a median of $1,430 (USD equivalent), with an interquartile range of $650–$2,500. The ceiling at $16,028 reflects rare or multi-piece lots, while entry-level examples (side tables, small accessories) trade near $200–$400. Credenzas, desks, and dining tables dominate the mid-range ($1,000–$3,000), while executive cabinets and model-specific rosewood pieces command the upper tier. The auction house network is broad and international: Artcurial, Wright, Barton's Auction, Toomey & Co., Tajan, Rago Arts and Auction Center, Los Angeles Modern Auctions, and Cornette de Saint-Cyr all appear as repeat sellers, ensuring geographic liquidity across North America and Europe. Materials significantly influence price: rosewood veneer and chrome-plated steel examples consistently outperform teak or painted finishes. Original Knoll Associates labels from the 1950s–1960s production era carry a measurable premium over later Knoll International or reissue pieces.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- furniture
- textile design
- architectural interiors
Value drivers
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Appraisal caveats
- Many Florence Knoll designs have remained in continuous or revived production, which can affect the premium placed on verified vintage examples
- Attribution should be confirmed through manufacturer labels or documentation, as the Knoll brand produced work by many designers
- Movement and period designations are inferred from institutional context rather than explicitly stated in authority files
- [object Object]
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- RKD library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Florence Knoll worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Florence Knoll artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.