Christie’s replaces its historic rostrum with a sustainable, modern design for its 260th anniversary.

Christie’s has unveiled a new rostrum made from sustainably sourced oak and stainless steel, designed by Sir Jony Ive and his firm LoveFrom, to mark its 260th anniversary. The platform replaces the historic mahogany rostrum inspired by a 1766 design by Thomas Chippendale and will be introduced across Christie’s global locations later in 2026. Developed with furniture maker Benchmark, the design emphasizes craftsmanship, material integrity, and subtle elegance, symbolizing the auctioneer’s authority. Christie’s CEO Bonnie Brennan called the project a proud milestone, highlighting shared values of excellence and innovation. The auction house, known for selling high-value art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles, continues to blend tradition with sustainability and modern design.