# Auctioned Designer-Made Artful Desks Sotheby's is Set to Auction Virgil Abloh's EFFLORESCENCE Desk By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efflorescence References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/sothebys-virgil-abloh-efflorescence-desk-auction) [Sotheby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sothebys-metaverse) unveils its upcoming [The Now evening auction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-art) that is going to spotlight the late designer Virgil Abloh with the EFFLORESCENCE Series. It was originally showcased in Paris back in 2019 -- once speaking about Sotheby's, Abloh states that “To me, design always has the inherent idea of being a bridge from the past, with an eye towards the future.” The auction is set to kick off in New York at 6 pm Eastern Standard Time on May 18th. The [iconic desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk) is the most notable item that is to be anticipated. It has a cream base foundation and the perforated signature detail along with blue graffiti-like designs over the bottom section of the desk. Image Credit: Virgil Abloh, Sotheby's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Designer Art Desk Auctions:** Auctions of designer-made art desks are gaining popularity and could disrupt the traditional art market. - **Virtual Art Auctions:** Increased interest in virtual art auctions due to the pandemic could lead to disruptive innovations in online bidding platforms. - **Celebrity Designers:** The rising popularity of celebrity-designed furniture pieces presents innovation opportunities for brands and designers to collaborate with celebrities and explore new markets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Auctions:** Art auction houses could explore partnerships with designer brands to create unique art pieces that cater to the growing demand for designer-made furniture. - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers could leverage partnerships with celebrities and auction houses to create unique pieces that cater to the growing demand for celebrity-designed furniture. - **Online Auction Platforms:** The increasing demand for online art auctions presents innovation opportunities for online auction platforms to enhance their bidding processes and provide a seamless virtual auction experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Art Design Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-auction.md) - [Furniture Design Resurrections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-revives.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Elegant Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-desk-design.md) - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md) - [Collectibles-Focused Auction Departments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/department-x.md) - [Collaborative Auction Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-art.md) - [Unconventional Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-x-flos.md) - [Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-collection.md)