Friends couch expected to sell for huge sum amid investigation into Matthew Perry's death

You can turn your home into the Central Perk with an item going for auction this month .

A replica of the iconic orange couch that's the usual hang-out spot for the gang in Friends will be auctioned off in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the show’s premiere. While it’s not the exact couch used in the show, it is a studio-made recreation of the beloved piece of furniture.

This comes as arrests were recently made in connection with Matthew Perry’s death . The 54-year-old died in October 2023 from a ketamine overdose, and his doctor, Mark Chavez, recently pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.

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Along with the couch, several other props and memorabilia are up for grabs, including clothing that belonged to Perry’s character Chandler Bing. The auction is held by Julien’s Auctions , where fans can get their hands on the Central Perk sign and even scripts of certain episodes.

The auction ends on Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. PDT. The couch was estimated to sell between $2,000 and $3,000, though the current bid is $6,000.

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The couch is made of orange velvet cushions and back pillows on carved brown resin panelling lacquered to look like wood and copper-color tassels adorning the front skirt. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Archives & Preservation Services comes with the couch.

The description reads: “The gang spent many famous scenes on Central Perk's main orange couch, catching up, making jokes, and demonstrating the cast's chemistry.”

Friends first premiered on Sept. 22, 1994. It ran for ten seasons on NBC, ending in 2004.

The show catapulted the six main cast members to fame, making Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courtney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Cudrow household names.

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