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Sven Markelius

1889–1972

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4auction results2009–2026years recorded75%sold (3)$1.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Sven Markelius, Orchestra chairs, set of eight, 1932, birch, pineOrchestra chairs, set of eightWright · $2,560≈ £1,904≈ €2,223Sign up to see
  2. Sven Markelius, Stacking chairs (8), c. 1938Stacking chairs (8)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $1,920≈ £1,206≈ €1,354Sign up to see
  3. Sven Markelius, Orchestra chairs, set of six, c. 1932, beechOrchestra chairs, set of sixRago Auctions · $1,750≈ £1,273≈ €1,478Sign up to see

Sven Markelius’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Sven Markelius between 2009 and 2026, of which 3 sold (75%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.8kSign up free to see to $2.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.6kSign up free to see for Orchestra chairs, set of eight at Wright in August 2026. Most results come from Rago Auctions (1), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1) and Wright (1).

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  1. Sven Markelius, Orchestra chairs, set of eight, 1932, birch, pine
    Orchestra chairs, set of eight, 1932
    birch, pine
    31⅞ h x 18 w x 18 d in (81 x 46 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 262
    $2,560≈ £1,904≈ €2,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Sven Markelius, Orchestra chairs, set of six, c. 1932, beech
    Orchestra chairs, set of six, c. 1932
    beech
    31 h x 17½ w x 19 d in (79 x 44 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 557
    $1,750≈ £1,273≈ €1,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Sven Markelius, Stacking chairs (8), c. 1938
    Stacking chairs (8), c. 1938
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 372
    $1,920≈ £1,206≈ €1,354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Sven Markelius, Unique and important desk, from the architect's private residence, early 1930s, Macassar ebony-veneered wood, nickel-plated metal
    Unique and important desk, from the architect's private residence, early 1930s
    Macassar ebony-veneered wood, nickel-plated metal · Panel
    71.7 x 254.5 x 84 cm (28 1/4 x 100 1/4 x 33 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 337
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗

Sven Markelius: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Sven Markelius at auction?

$2,560Sign up free to see, for Orchestra chairs, set of eight at Wright (August 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Sven Markelius?

The median sale price is $1.9kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Sven Markelius have sold at auction?

3 of 4 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Sven Markelius?

Rago Auctions, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Wright account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Wright

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