The famous John Travolta, well-known for his singing, dancing, and acting abilities, skyrocketed to fame in his younger years with films like “Grease” and the legendary disco flick “Saturday Night Fever.” One of the most famous props in the disco film was Travolta’s flashy suit.
That iconic white suit with a black shirt and flare pants became world-famous. So famous, in fact, that in 1995 it sold for a hefty $145,500 to a die-hard fan of the film.
Star Trek (1966) – Captain Kirk’s Chair: $305K
From the moment the first episode of “Start Trek” aired in 1966, it became almost an instant cult classic. Not only was the TV show a huge hit, but several movies were made as well, and actor William Shatner played the beloved Captain Kirk in most of them.
Whether you’re a Trekkie or not, you’re probably familiar with Captain Kirk’s famous chair, which was the embodiment of power. In 2002, the original chair sold for a whopping $305,000 at an auction in Los Angeles.
Captain Kirk’s Chair
The chair even has a name. It is called 'The Commandor Chair." It was considered the most important position on board the starship, and Captain Kirk was the only one to be seen on it. Although it was the captain's throne, it was quite a simple design.
It had narrow arms colored walnut and black Naugahyde cushioning. The model number was either No. 4449 or No. 2405, and it was made by Madison Furniture Industries. Many people bought the same chair back in the day, not knowing it would become a piece of film history.
Tony’s Dance Suit
Tony Manero’s suit in “Saturday Night Fever” is one of the most prominent movie costumes in history. The white polyester suit came to life when Travolta stepped onto the disco dance floor in 1977 and became a symbol of the times.
The flashy vest and flared pants make it a unique piece, making its anonymous buyer in 1995 probably curious to see if the suit would fit him for a night out on the town.
Modern Times (1936) - Charlie Chaplin’s Cane: $420K
Despite silent, black-and-white films being a thing of the distant past, the legacy of Charlie Chaplin lives on. Chaplin was a major force in the silent movie industry throughout his very successful career, and his iconic character, "The Tramp," was known for his signature mustache, bowler hat, and cane.
That legendary cane, the same one used for Chaplin’s “Modern Times,” was sold back in 2013 for $420,000 at a Hollywood memorabilia auction.