Basic.Space Presents ‘50 Chairs at Christie’s’
Taking Place at Christie’s Beverly Hills
- A selection of 50 chairs, spanning design classics and future icons, will be curated and sold by Basic.Space at Christie’s Beverly Hills
- The takeover marks the next in a series of design events from Basic.Space, solidifying its leading role in activating the design market for the next generation of collectors
- The sale includes pieces created and owned by names including Mies van der Rohe, Charles and Ray Eames, Willo Perron, Kelly Wearstler, Rick Owens, and Devon Turnbull
(Los Angeles, CA — September 3, 2026)—Basic.Space, the curated, IRL-to-URL shopping destination, is pleased to announce a takeover of Christie’s Beverly Hills to exhibit a curated exhibition of rare and unique chairs titled ‘50 Chairs at Christie’s’, taking place from September 25-30, 2026, with an invite-only preview on September 24.
The selection of 50 chairs, spanning design classics and future icons, will be curated and sold by Basic.Space, including pieces created and owned by well-recognised names from Basic.Space’s international network of designers, tastemakers and other creative forces from the design industry and beyond.
The takeover marks the next in a series of design events from Basic.Space, solidifying its leading role in activating the market for the next generation of collectors. Speaking to the significance of the event, Jesse Lee, founder and CEO of Basic.Space, says:
“Discovery has always been at the heart of Basic.Space and our ecosystem of designers, artists and creatives. Through our IRL-to-URL experiences and the acquisitions of Design Miami and Platform, we are redefining luxury for the next generation of collectors. 50 Chairs at Christie’s is an expression of that ethos - showcasing iconic works from the past alongside original pieces from the voices shaping the future of design.”
“Christie’s is proud to partner with Basic.Space on this seminal exhibition that creatively and uniquely explores the past, present, and future of furniture design. The 50 chairs on display in our Beverly Hills gallery provide a fascinating and comprehensive look at classic, modern, and contemporary design, and celebrate the best of creativity and artistry. We look forward to welcoming the public into this incredible exhibition, and thank Basic.Space for their partnership in connecting the public to extraordinary objects, artists, and stories," says Bonnie Brennan, CEO of Christie's
Historic icons set to go on show include the Charles and Ray Eames’s LCW (Lounge Chair Wood), a rare calfskin edition designed in 1945 and produced in 2002 for a Christie’s auction, contributed by The Eames Foundation; Philippe Hiquily’s rare hammered-brass chair, a sculptural work created in the 1970s that blurs the boundary between art and design, contributed by contemporary designer Kelly Wearstler; Joe Colombo’s iconic Elda Chair, designed in 1963 with an enveloping molded-fiberglass, contributed by comedian, filmmaker and design collector Eric Wareheim; Gufram’s oversized Pratonelounge chair offered by Los Angeles-based furniture designer, BASA; and the CL9 ribbon chair contributed by collectors Giampiero Tagliaferri and Adrien Dewulf, an interior designer and tech entrepreneur, respectively.
Contemporary highlights include Rick Owens’s Stag Stool, a limited-edition work composed of black plywood and natural moose antler, contributed by leading collectible design gallery, Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery; furniture and object designer Sam Klemick’s Trumpet Dining Chair, which translates the fluidity of textiles into solid wood; upcoming Seoul-based designer SeungJin Yang’s Lounge Chair 01 – Transparent Blue, a playful piece formed from balloons and resin, contributed by leading collectible design gallery, The Future Perfect; as well as pieces by established and upcoming names including multidisciplinary artist and audiophile Devon Turnbull contributed by collector Matt George, California-based sculptor and designer Vince Skelly, LA-based multidisciplinary studio PlayLab, Inc., and London-based Max Lamb, contributed by the well-loved Los Angeles-based furniture and decorative arts dealer, JF Chen.
A full list of participants will be announced shortly.
Event Details
VIP Preview (Invite Only): September 24, 2026
Public Dates (By Appointment Only): September 25-30, 2026
Opening Hours: Weekdays 10:00AM - 5:00PM, weekends 11:00AM-4:00PM
Location: Christie’s Beverly Hills, 336 North Camden Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
About Basic.Space
Obsessively curated and unapologetically commercial, Basic.Space redefines luxury shopping for the next generation as a seamless IRL-to-URL experience. A private destination for smart and personalized shopping, Basic.Space brings together its online marketplace with tentpole events and members-only experiences throughout the year.
Website: basic.space
Social: @basic.space
About Christie’s
Christie’s is the leading global auction house for art, luxury, and collectibles. Founded in 1766, Christie’s has a 260-year heritage, offering exceptional objects from the world’s greatest collectors, and a commitment to the highest levels of service and expertise.
Christie’s offers approximately 50,000 objects a year through trusted live and online auctions spanning more than 80 categories of art and luxury — including 20 and 21 Century art, (Post War and Contemporary, Modern and Impressionist art) Old Masters, prints, photographs, jewellery, handbags, wine, watches, cars, design, rare books, guitars, memorabilia, manuscripts, and much more — with prices ranging from $500 to over $100 million. Christie’s also offers Private Sales, and has an unparalleled network of specialists across fine art, luxury, and collectibles providing clients a full portfolio of global services, including art appraisal, financing through Christie’s Art Finance, and education.
Christie’s has a physical presence in nearly 50 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, with flagship international salerooms in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva, offering free, public pre-sale exhibitions of objects being offered. Visitors also interact with Christie’s via christies.com, exploring upcoming auctions, current exhibitions, the latest stories about objects, collections, and collectors, featured artists, selling guides, and more. Millions watch livestreams of Christie’s auctions, captivated by the excitement, magic, and drama of auction, and participate via online bidding at all price points.
Christie’s regularly leads the auction world in market share across numerous categories, with record-breaking sales and a focus on great collections. Christie’s has sold 3 out of the 5 most important single-owner collections in history, achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction, and has set numerous records across all categories.
* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. * Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.
For more information, please contact:
Basic.Space@camronglobal.com
