Eero Aarnio (b. 1920)
What is Eero Aarnio’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 189 auction results for Eero Aarnio at 37 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,810 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,358–$6,822, n=23). The auction record is $12,457 for Cannage (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannage, 1960 | Ensemble de cinq tabourets Cannage Date de création : 1960 H 41 × Ø 37 cm H 29 × Ø 49 cm H 41 × Ø 37 cm H 24 × Ø 36 cm H 35 × Ø 42 cm | $12,457 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Juttu, 1932 | Sapphire | $11,850 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Juttu, 1960 | Colour | $11,672 | Artcurial | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | modèle ‘Juttu’, 1960 | Rotin et textile | $11,098 | PIASA | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Ball chair, circa 1963 | Fiberglass, painted aluminum, fabric upholstery | $9,525 | Phillips | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Cinq tabourets Osier, 1932 | Eero Aarnio (né en 1932) | $8,954 | PIASA | Feb 2017 |
| 7 | Cognac, circa 1970 | Fiberglass reinforced white polyester, violet wool upholstery | $8,870 | Tajan | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Abakus, 1970 | Lacquered wood | $7,689 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 9 | Juttu, 1960 | Rotin | $7,634 | PIASA | May 2026 |
| 10 | Kantarelli, circa 1970 | Fiberglass reinforced white polyester | $7,164 | Tajan | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,750 |
| Other | 133 | $1,231 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $2,826 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,553 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $893 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 189 results from 37 houses · How we compute these figures
Eero Aarnio is a Finnish artist with 317 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,320. 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 Eero Aarnio sold in 2026 for $12,457, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eero Aarnio work is $1,320.
The median Eero Aarnio sculpture sells for $469 across 3 lots.
The median Eero Aarnio painting sells for $1,812 across 2 lots.
The median Eero Aarnio work on paper sells for $11,672 across 1 lots.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $288 | $288 | — | 2001-10-28 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,812 | $2,250 | — | 2020-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $11,672 | $11,672 | — | 2021-11-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $469†‡ | $9,525 | — | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $9,525‡ | $12,457 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eero Aarnio's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $288. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,812, record $2,250. A typical Eero Aarnio painting sells for around 6.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $9,525.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $11,672 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $9,525 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,250 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $469† |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $288 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eero Aarnio worth?
Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eero Aarnio work is $1,320. The median Eero Aarnio sculpture sells for $469 across 3 lots. The median Eero Aarnio painting sells for $1,812 across 2 lots. The median Eero Aarnio work on paper sells for $11,672 across 1 lots. 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 Eero Aarnio's auction record?
Eero Aarnio's auction record is $12,457, set in 2026.
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