The social media fanatic now has the opportunity to own the office furniture that once housed Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters. In some cases, it cost thousands of dollars.
The tech company auctioned off more than 600 used furniture, electronics, kitchenware and other office equipment. via World Heritage Partner. Most of the items installed were tables, chairs and TV monitors. The lot also included a Vulcan-branded griddle that sold for $5,250 when the auction closed Wednesday, and a soundproof conference room booth that sold for $7,250.
Here are some other interesting items that Twitter put up for auction:
- A stationary bicycle that charges electronic devices as you ride
- A giant planter in the shape of the @ symbol
- Rattan hanging chair with matching stand
- 2 automatic espresso machines with hoppers
- 20 gallon vegetable dryer
- LCD laser projector unit
- Kegerator brand beer dispenser
Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in October and is now try to cut costs at the company. The items up for auction were frequented by Twitter all over the world during his heyday, when he had more than 7,500 full-time employees and free lunches and other company perks were commonplace. About three-quarters of Twitter’s employees have left since the Musk acquisition. they were laid off, laid off, or quit.
“It’s wild to see Twitter offices at auction,” said Kevin Weil, Twitter’s former senior vice president of products. Posted this week. “Boardroom tables, phone booths, chairs, monitors…even the Twitter bird statue. Great memories from another era.”
Twitter, which has no media relations staff, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. So did Global Heritage Partners.
Selling occurs as Twitter’s bills pile up.The company is behind on the rent of the San Francisco-based New York Times report last month.Twitter was sued earlier this month Rent close to 1.4 million At another office in the city whose lease expires in 2024.
Ross Dove, CEO of Heritage Global, said: Said More than 20,000 people signed up to bid on items on Twitter The Times — the most in Heritage’s 90-year history. I don’t think there would have been this crowd if it weren’t for the fascination with
The most expensive items at the auction include a Twitter bird statue with a bid of $28,500 as of noon ET Wednesday, and a neon Twitter bird light priced at $33,500. .
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