Rating and value of furniture, tables, stools from Steph Simon Editions

If you own a piece of furniture by or after Steph Simon and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Rating and value of Steph Simon editions

Emblematic pieces of design, Steph Simon furniture is renowned for its modern, elegant aesthetic. Highly prized by collectors, creations made in collaboration with famous designers remain highly rated on the art market.

On the market, coffee tables, stools and sofas are very popular.

In 2021, a piece of furniture by Charlotte Perriand known as Bahut noir dating from 1960, with a solid wood base, sold for €393,600 against an estimate of €200,000 to €250,000, almost twice the low estimate.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The history of Steph Simon Editions

Stéphane Simon is a businessman born in 1902, who launched Steph Simon Editions in 1953. Initially a salesman in various fields, notably aluminum, he launched into contemporary furniture after receiving an insurance indemnity. He already had experience in the production and marketing of furniture, as well as in the materials used to make it.

Jean Prouvé, a 20th-century furniture designer, helps him set up a furniture marketing strategy.

From 1949, he invited Charlotte Perriand to work with him in the furniture department of Les Ateliers, the company that owns Steph Simon Editions. She accepted, which is why many pieces of Charlotte Perriand's furniture on the auction market were, and still are in some cases, edited and marketed by Steph Simon.

A few years later, he officially opened his gallery at 145 boulevard Saint Germain, one of the few to have such a visible space in Paris, while the Knoll publisher still only had a courtyard.

The Steph Simon gallery receives numerous commissions, including furnishings for university residences and public spaces, from Paris to Japan, via the United States, where clients are great fans of contemporary furniture. 

Iconic furniture designers

In order to grow and acquire worldwide renown, Steph Simon Editions has surrounded itself with the greatest designers of the 20th century. They include Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand and Georges Jouve.

They are emblematic names of twentieth-century design, who have left their mark on contemporary furniture and contributed to Steph Simon's worldwide reputation.

Recognizing furniture from Steph Simon Editions  

In most cases, furniture is signed by the designer (for Charlotte Perriand, for example, there is no signature) and bears a serial number. However, expertise is essential to ensure the originality of your furniture.

Appraising your property

If you are the owner of a Steph Simon piece, you can request a free appraisal by filling out our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your Rizzo table.

If you're thinking of selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each item.