Florence Knoll (1917–2019)
What is Florence Knoll’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 400 auction results for Florence Knoll at 58 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,995 including buyer’s premium (middle half $872–$3,328, n=73). The auction record is $17,337 for Grande enfilade basse à décor post-surréaliste polychrome (2011, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grande enfilade basse à décor post-surréaliste polychrome | Polychrome post-surrealist decor, chrome metal base, oak veneer interior, white marble top, steel handles | $17,337 | Tajan | May 2011 |
| 2 | DESIGNER KNOLL INTERNATIONAL EDITEUR Modèle dit « Florence Knoll » initialement conçu vers [1954] Enfilade en placage, circa 1954 | Rosewood veneer, chrome tubular metal, veined marble, polished aluminum | $11,814 | Ader | Jan 2023 |
| 3 | A PAIR OF BENCHES, CIRCA 1970, circa 1970 | For Knoll International, chromed steel, upholstered | $10,680 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | Credenza Knoll Associates, USA | Rosewood, marble, chrome-plated steel | $9,375 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 5 | FLORENCE KNOLL (1917-2019) & KNOLL (ÉDITEUR) Enfilade basse à piétement métallique chromé formant arcature hexapode, le corps parall... | Marble | $9,225 | Tajan | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | FLORENCE KNOLL (1917-2019) A walnut partners desk by Florence Knoll. Model 2485. On a four star chromed steel base. c.1970. 183 x 96 x 74.5cm(h), 1970 | Walnut on a four star chromed steel base | $8,845 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Grande banquette | Chrome-plated metal structure, burgundy leather cushions | $8,614 | Tajan | Feb 2013 |
| 8 | FLORENCE KNOLL (Né en 1917) & KNOLL (éditeur) Importante enfilade basse, à piétement métallique chromé formant arcature hexapode rep... | Chrome-plated metal base, rosewood veneer, white marble top | $8,230 | Tajan | Mar 2012 |
| 9 | Canapé 2 places #2556, 1955 | Châssis en bois massif, cadre en tube d'acier carré, soudé et chromé, revêtement en toile de laine rouge | $7,672 | Artcurial | Jun 2008 |
| 10 | Série Partner, executive table, circa 1961 | Exotic wood veneer, metal | $7,644 | Ader | Jan 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 55 | $3,475 |
| Other | 201 | $1,800 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 135 | $2,635 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $930 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $916 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 400 results from 58 houses · How we compute these figures
Florence Knoll is an American artist with 536 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,900. 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 Florence Knoll sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,412 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 391 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Florence Knoll work is $1,900.
The median Florence Knoll sculpture sells for $3,328 across 41 lots.
The median Florence Knoll print sells for $401 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Florence Knoll sculptures typically sell for $2,385–$5,158 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | $401‡ | $401‡ | — | 2026-10-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 44 | $3,328†‡ | $17,337 | 93.2% | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $7,951†‡ | $17,337 | — | 2026-04-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,199–$2,198 | $1,546 | $3,072 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $2,385–$5,158†‡ | $3,877†‡ | $17,337 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $17,337 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $11,814 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $401‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Florence Knoll worth?
Across 391 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Florence Knoll work is $1,900. The median Florence Knoll sculpture sells for $3,328 across 41 lots. The median Florence Knoll print sells for $401 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Florence Knoll sculptures typically sell for $2,385–$5,158 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 the average price of a Florence Knoll sculpture?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Florence Knoll sculpture is $3,328. 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 Florence Knoll's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Florence Knoll sculpture is $17,337.
What is the average price of a large Florence Knoll sculpture?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Florence Knoll sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,877, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Florence Knoll's auction record?
Florence Knoll's auction record is $17,337, set in 2011.
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