Significant Estates: Magnificent Jewels and Distinguished Art-Day 2
Sun, Mar 22, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 520
Florence Knoll: Two Sofas and End Table
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for
$6,250
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Knoll Associates, USA, designed c. 1954, manufactured 1961 - 1970, chromed metal and grey wool fabric, one with integrated end table, chromed metal, walnut, glass; with label "Knoll Associates, Inc. / 320 Park Avenue / New York 22. N. Y." to underside of end table; each sofa: 30 x 90 x 28 in., seat height: 16 in., table: 17 1/2 x 30 x 29 in.
Condition
Overall good. Fabric in good condition, with no tears and no apparent stains. Minor marks and scratches to chromed metal. The glass with a few faint scratches, and no chips or cracks. Sun fading and a few minor marks to wood finish. Overall structurally sound. Please note that the absence of a condition report does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition. All lots are sold as is. Bidders are responsible for requesting additional information prior to placing bids.
Provenance
Property from the Estate of renowned Los Angeles architect Abe Shapiro, celebrated for landmarks such as the illustrious Blair House in the Wilshire Corridor, the Longford and the Diplomat.
Abell offers in house shipping on select items. Please refer to the Shipping tab on each lot information page to confirm eligibility. In house shipping is handled through the Shipping Saint platform, and buyers will receive shipping or pickup notifications via email or text directly from Shipping Saint.
If you wish to collect your purchases at our offices, please select pickup. Please note that Commerce City sales tax will apply to all local pickups unless a valid resale certificate is provided at the time of release.
If your item does not qualify for in house shipping and you are arranging transport through a third party shipper, please select pickup and ensure a Bill of Lading is provided to facilitate tax exemption where applicable.
Third Party Shipper List: https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/
This item does not qualify for in-house shipping. Please refer to our preferred shippers list to coordinate pickup and delivery: https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/
Abell Auction Company
2613 Yates Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90040
T: 323.724.8102 E: info@abell.com
© A.N. Abell Auction Company. All Rights Reserved.