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Matthew Perry’s sweater and Friends couch sold at auction

Wed 25 Sep 2024    
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The Brew News Team | 2 min read

In celebration of ‘Friends’ turning 30, an exciting auction saw some iconic items from the show fetching way more than expected. Matthew Perry’s jumper, which appeared in “The One With the Holiday Armadillo” episode, sold for $6,500 (AED 24,000). That’s more than six times its original estimate! In this scene, Monica tells Chandler she won’t be changing her last name to Bing, making the jumper even more memorable for fans.

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The real star of the auction, though, was a studio reproduction of the famous orange sofa from Central Perk. The couch, which hosted countless scenes over the years, sold for a staggering $29,250 (AED 107,000), 15 times more than its estimated value. That’s a serious price to pay for some prime ‘Friends’ nostalgia!

Matthew Perry's sweater and Friends couch sold at auction

Friends stars Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.

But it wasn’t just Perry’s sweater and the sofa that stole the show. Plenty of other props and outfits were also up for grabs. A pink outfit worn by Winona Ryder in her guest appearance went for $2,600 (AED 9,500). Bruce Willis, another memorable guest star, had a white shirt in the auction which sold for $3,250 (AED 12,000). These pieces weren’t just clothes, but little bits of ‘Friends’ history that fans were eager to own.

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The auction brought together die-hard fans who wanted to take home a piece of one of the most iconic shows in TV history. With items like these, it’s clear that ‘Friends’ still holds a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide, even 30 years later. Owning these props and outfits isn’t just about memorabilia—it’s about holding on to memories of the good times we all shared with our six favourite New Yorkers.


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