The Grand Rex sells its seats: a cult keepsake to take home

The Grand Rex, in Paris, is staging a new sale of its former cinema seats to mark renovations to Auditorium 7. The seats, replaced as part of an upgrade to this room, will go on sale to the public on July 9 from 10 a.m., while stocks last.

Three models will go on sale:

• Solid blue armchair: €30;
• Blue embroidered REX armchair: €40;
• Blue embroidered REX two-seater armchair: €60.

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Pickup will take place directly at the entrance located on Rue Poissonnière. No reservations are announced: seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

This project accompanies the renovation of Auditorium 7, where the new equipment is meant to boost comfort while preserving the Grand Rex’s distinctive character. The work fits into the ongoing modernization of the famous Paris cinema, a commitment pursued for several years. The redesigned room will, in particular, feature bespoke furniture crafted specifically for this space.

This kind of sale isn’t new for the Grand Rex, which has previously let the public buy former seats during earlier renovation campaigns. This new edition lets cinema fans and collectors take home a piece of the iconic Parisian venue’s heritage.

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