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This ‘Mad Men’ Auction is Your Chance to Own A Piece of TV History

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Last week, over 200 props, costumes, and decorations from Mad Men were launched on ScreenBid, an online auction marketplace for movie buffs.  Even if you weren’t a ride-or-die fan of the series, Mad Men’s tasteful eye for aesthetics, style, and overall mise-en-scène were indubitably brilliant.

We here at The Manual dug through the auction list to find the best bid-worthy items so you can live your best Don Draper lifestyle … or simply spruce up your home or office space with some unique, mid-century pizzazz. Just as the show took some of us on a remarkable, retro exploration through ‘60s, you can now pass this feeling on to your friends, family, and loved ones with these blasts from the past.

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Most of the items featured in the auction are furniture, such as this beautiful cherry wood side table ($125), the Peggy Olson’s office couch ($1,200), the reception desk from SC&P ($700), and Pete Campbell’s peculiar blue painting ($1,100). These pieces will give your home or office that “American Dream” look that.

Some of our favorites include a sleek pair of wall speakers ($125), John Mathis’ tie clip ($175), this stunning vintage side hutch ($150), and, of course, Don’s gold hamper ($300). There are some cheaper, less sought-after items for true fans that are just looking to have piece of TV.history, like Don and Megan’s placemat set ($50), Harry Crane’s wardrobe goody bag ($50), and this old-school baking dish ($50).

The Mad Men auction will close lots at 4 p.m. PST on Friday, April 6. This means you still have plenty of time to outlast other bidders on Mr. Draper’s rare and fancied cherry red 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown convertible — which is currently priced at $37,500. You can check out the full range of offerings here.

Note: Prices listed reflect the current bid amount at time of publication, and are expected to increase.

Bryan Holt
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Bryan Holt is a writer, editor, designer, and multimedia storyteller based in Portland, Oregon. He is a graduate from the…
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