NewsWBEZ ChicagoJuly 17, 2026United States
Frank Gehry's 7-ton 'Icehenge' desk sells for $243,200
A 16-piece, 15,000-pound glass security desk designed by the late architect Frank Gehry has been sold at auction for $243,200. The buyer, who remains anonymous, is reportedly considering a temporary loan of the sculpture-like desk to a museum.
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The sale of this landmarked lobby fixture requires the new owner to manage the complex removal and reinstallation of glass-paneled windows at the Inland Steel Building, a protected city landmark.
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locationInland Steel Building“The Chicago skyscraper where the desk was installed.”organizationCapital Properties“Previous owner of the Inland Steel Building.”personMargot Pritzker“Confirmed not to be the buyer.”organizationNew York Life Insurance Co.“Current owner of the Inland Steel Building.”personThomas Pritzker“Confirmed not to be the buyer.”organizationJohn Lewis Glass Studio“Studio that worked with Gehry on the desk.”personAdrian Smith“Architect whose firm is located in the Inland Steel Building.”personFrank Gehry“Designer of the Icehenge desk who passed away in 2025.”personBlair Kamin“Architecture critic who interviewed Gehry.”organizationChristison Lewis“Formerly John Lewis Glass Studio.”organizationFreeman's“Auction house that oversaw the sale of the desk.”