Chippendale out, Ive in – Christie’s unveils new rostrum design

Christie’s has replaced its traditional Chippendale-style rostrums with a new version designed by Sir Jony Ive and made by furniture maker Benchmark.

The original mahogany rostrum was designed by the celebrated cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale in the …

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