Carl Malmsten (1888–1972)
What is Carl Malmsten’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 477 auction results for Carl Malmsten at 21 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,684 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,394–$5,854, n=54). The auction record is $60,557 for Malmstens ny rölakan (Malmsten´s new flat weave) rug (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malmstens ny rölakan (Malmsten´s new flat weave) rug | Handwoven wool on a linen warp | $60,557 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | Chefen större | Mahogany | $34,386 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Early 'Berlin' two-seater sofa and pair of chairs, circa 1946 | Fabric, fruitwood | $28,063 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Bureau, 1948 | Piètement et plateau en palissandre, acajou, bouleau et bois fruitier, marqueterie à décor floral | $27,046 | Artcurial | May 2018 |
| 5 | fåtöljer, ett par, Swedish Grace, snickarmästare Albin Johansson, Stockholm, för Villa Kvikkjokk, 1927-28., 1927-28 | Lackerade i kinesiskt rött med snidad förgylld, floral dekor, rotting i rygg, lösa, stoppade plymåer i rygg och sits | $26,588 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 6 | skrivbord, Åtvidabergs Industrier, ca 1943., 1943 | Mahogny | $25,808 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 7 | A Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Console, 1930 | Inlaid with sycamore and zebrawood | $23,750 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | Table | — | $22,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 9 | sideboard, Swedish Grace, snickarmästare Albin Johansson, Stockholm, för Villa Kvikkjokk, 1927, 1927 | Björk | $22,334 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 10 | vitrinskåp, Swedish Grace, snickarmästare Albin Johansson, Stockholm, för Villa Kvikkjokk, 1927., 1927 | Dekormåleri av Alf Munthe. Bemålat i duvblått, nederdel med tre dörrar, speglar med floral dekor i färger mot ljust grå fond, överdel med tre dörrar och stiliserade ornament i ljusgrått, inramat av floral dekor i färger | $19,144 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 90 | $4,358 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $4,962 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $4,471 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 477 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl Malmsten is a Swedish artist with 675 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $679. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carl Malmsten sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $713 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Malmsten on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Malmsten work worth?
Across 464 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Malmsten work is $679.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | — | 2018-03-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $19,144‡ | $60,557 | — | 2026-07-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Malmsten worth?
Across 464 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Malmsten work is $679. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Carl Malmsten's auction record?
Carl Malmsten's auction record is $60,557, set in 2015.
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