Central Perk Couch Sells for $30K, OtherFriendsTreasures Go for Thousands at Auction Celebrating Series' Anniversary

Mar. 15, 2025

The cast of ‘Friends’ in Central Perk.Photo:Brian D. McLaughlin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Brian D. McLaughlin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

A few lucky fans have gone home with some iconic pieces ofFriendshistory — though for a hefty price.

On Monday, Sept. 23, Warner Bros. Television and Julien’s Auctions announced that multiple items from the set of the hit sitcom, including a replica of Central Perk’s iconic orange couch, costumes belonging to each of the characters and props from every season, had been sold at auction in honor of theshow’s 30th anniversary.

During the auction — called “The One with the 30-Year Anniversary Auction” — 110 pieces of memorabilia sold, many of them for well over their anticipated sales prices.

The replica of the friends’beloved orange couch, which was considered the auction’s big-ticket item, sold for $29,250 — nearly 15 times its original estimate of $2,000.

A studio-made reproduction of the Central Perk couch.Julien’s Auctions

Julien’s Auctions

Other items that sold for much more than originally anticipated included included Ross Geller’s (David Schwimmer) Geller Cup Trophy (below), from the season 3 episode “The One with the Football,” which sold for $9,100 — 30 times its original estimate of $300.

In the show, the creepy-looking trophy served as theFriendsgang’s prize for winning a game of football during the Thanksgiving episode. The auction item was a studio-made replica.

Monica Geller’s top.Julien’s Auctions

Studio-made reproduction of the Geller Cup Trophy prop.Julien’s Auctions

Tons of other furniture items from the characters' apartments also went home for thousands of dollars. Ross' apartment dresser went for $10,400, and props like the warning bulletin with a police sketch of Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc)from season 5 sold for $520, more than double its asking price.

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According to a press release from the auction house,Friendsfans from more than 30 countries, including Australia, France, Ireland and South Korea, purchased the items during the online and in-person sale. The auction comes less than a year after Perry died at age 54 in October 2023, following anaccidental drug overdose.

source: people.com