This Marc Newson Lockheed lounge chaise will soon be auctioned at Christie's. It is promised to be the most expensive piece ever created by a living designer, with the final asking price soaring in at over $2.4 million. “This sale is expected to blow the previous record (another Newson piece that sold for $1 million earlier this year) out of the water by more than a little. Would you pay that much for this seat?†asks Luxist.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- $2.4 Million Loungers
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- Marc Newson
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- Auctioned Design
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Where This Applies
- Luxury Furniture
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- Design and Home Decor
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- Auction Houses
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