Rating and value of Steph Simon furniture, tables and stools

If you own a piece of furniture edited by Steph Simon or after the publisher and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide 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. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of Steph Simon editions

Iconic pieces of design, furniture by Steph Simon editions are known for their modern and elegant aestheticism. Highly prized by collectors, creations made in collaboration with famous designers keep a high quotation on the art market.

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

In 2021, a piece of furniture by Charlotte Perriand known as Bahut noir dating from 1960, with a solid wooden base sold for €393,600 while it was estimated at between €200,000 and €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 was a businessman born in 1902, who embarked on the adventure of Steph Simon Editions in 1953. Initially a salesman in various fields, notably aluminum, he moved 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, helped 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 Editions Steph Simon. She accepted, which is why many pieces of Charlotte Perriand's furniture on the auction market were and still are for some edited and marketed by Steph Simon.

He officially created his gallery a few years later at 145 boulevard Saint Germain, he is one of the few to own such a visible space in Paris, the publisher Knoll still only has a courtyard.

The Steph Simon gallery receives numerous commissions, including furnishings for university residences and public places, 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. Among them are Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand and Georges Jouve.

They are emblematic names of 20th-century design, who have left their mark on contemporary furniture and contributed to the worldwide renown of Steph Simon Editions.

Recognizing a piece of furniture from Editions Steph Simon  

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

Expertise your property

If you own a piece of Steph Simon furniture, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your Rizzo-signed table.

If you are considering 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 object.