NewsWBEZ ChicagoJuly 17, 2026United States
Frank Gehry's 7-ton 'Icehenge' desk sells for $243,200
A 16-piece emerald glass security desk designed by the late architect Frank Gehry sold at auction for $243,200. The buyer is reportedly considering a temporary loan to a museum, though no final plans have been confirmed.
Read the full story at WBEZ ChicagoWhy It Matters
The removal of the 15,000-pound desk from the landmark Inland Steel Building requires the buyer to pay for the temporary removal and reinstallation of the skyscraper's glass-paneled lobby windows.
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Who's Mentioned
personBlair Kamin“Architecture critic who interviewed Frank Gehry.”personMargot Pritzker“Confirmed by a spokesperson not to be the buyer.”personAdrian Smith“Architect whose firm is located in the Inland Steel Building.”locationInland Steel Building“The building where the desk was installed and is currently located.”personFrank Gehry“Designer of the Icehenge desk and Pritzker Architecture Prize winner.”organizationFreeman's“The auction house that oversaw the sale of the desk.”organizationNew York Life Insurance Co.“Current owner of the Inland Steel Building.”personThomas Pritzker“Confirmed by a spokesperson not to be the buyer.”