Anyone who often scrolls through Instagram has probably already seen the interior of London restaurant Sketch. Call it the most recognizable, most photographed establishment in the world, and that includes the iconic pink chairs from the equally iconic pink interior. Good news for those who are a fan of the eye-catchers: Sketch got a makeover and now offers the chairs for sale on an auction site. You can bid from surprisingly low prices.
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Kendall Jenner, Taylor Swift, Bella Hadid, Elton John: these are just a few of the celebrities who have already put their feet under the table. Getting a reservation in Sketch is therefore not so easy. The London restaurant has grown into an absolute hot spot since it opened its doors in 2014. And nothing against the cooking skills of chef Pierre Gagnaire, but the Instagram-worthy, pink interior has something to offer. Even the arty toilet is a suitable place to take selfies.
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Like a marshmallow
Yet it is especially the velvet chairs, best described as gigantic, pink marshmallows, that the restaurant is known for. At the time, however, a daring move, because the color pink did not have the status it has today when Sketch opened. “I don’t want to brag, but I completely changed the way people looked at pink,” said Franco-Iranian designer India Mahdavi, who was allowed to dress the store in 2014.
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Originally the chairs were supposed to last for two years, but thanks to Instagram they gained such cult status that they were eventually allowed to stay in place for six years.
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The end of an era
But all good songs come to an end. At the beginning of this year, the business was given a complete makeover and the pink chairs were replaced by yellow ones. Fortunately, the gems were not thrown in the garbage. If you are willing to pay a few cents, they can soon be part of your interior. Because although they are no longer in perfect condition after six years of intensive use, they were auction site 1st Dibs posted.
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Fourteen chairs are for sale: one already more smeared with leftover food than the other. Think of it as the ultimate proof of the beautiful moments experienced in it – who knows because of Kendall Jenner’s buttocks? Wear or not, you could bid from a hundred pounds (converted 117 euros), and bidding is being done with the heart. If you want to have a chance, you must exceed the lowest bid of 599 pounds (702 euros). If you want to get hold of the chair that is still in the best condition, you will have to pay more than 1,217 euros (1,426 euros). Be quick, because the auction ends within four days.
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You can already see the new interior below.
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Poll
Which interior do you prefer?
- The original pink interior. (61%)
- The renewed, yellow interior. (39%)
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