Bonhams is preparing for a significant new chapter in the United States with the opening of its new U.S. headquarters in New York City on February 9, 2026. The auction house will relocate from its long-standing Madison Avenue address to 111 West 57th Street, taking over the historic Steinway Hall and anchoring itself firmly within Manhattan’s cultural corridor.
Originally built in 1925 as the headquarters of Steinway & Sons, the Beaux-Arts landmark has undergone a careful restoration led by JDS Development Group. While modernised for contemporary use, the building retains its architectural identity, including the iconic limestone façade and the domed reception hall, which will now function as an intimate exhibition space for Bonhams.
The interiors have been designed by global architecture firm Gensler, whose work across New York is known for blending civic purpose with modern design. At Steinway Hall, the approach balances historic materials with clean, contemporary finishes. Warm white oak surfaces and restrained palettes are intended to keep the focus on the objects themselves, rather than the architecture surrounding them.
Additional exhibition spaces have been conceived by Nada Sawires of Design X Nada, drawing inspiration from the building’s original rotunda. Glass, stone, and liquid metal elements are layered with soft textiles to create a setting that feels both refined and tactile. A dramatic 80-foot atrium will serve as the main reception area, leading visitors toward a triple-height gallery and two purpose-built auction rooms flooded with natural light.
Spanning 42,000 square feet, the new headquarters is significantly larger than Bonhams’ previous New York location. The expanded footprint allows for greater flexibility across its 60-plus categories, from fine art and jewelry to design, cars, and pop culture, while also housing the auction house’s full New York team
Bonhams has described the new space as part of a broader shift toward becoming a cultural destination rather than a conventional auction venue. With enhanced programming, larger exhibitions, and greater public access, the move reflects the auction house’s long-term investment in the U.S. market and its evolving relationship with collectors and audiences alike.
The building will be inaugurated with a curated presentation that reflects both the versatility of the space and Bonhams’ ability to bring together art, design, heritage, and contemporary culture under one roof.