Scenic designers, whether working on film, television, theatre or even special events, need to be very knowledgeable about furniture. That knowledge needs to cover a wide variety of historical periods and geographical locations. The props they supply including furniture need to help create authenticity.
We at Keeley Hire have an incredible selection of furniture for every room in the house.
For example, we have a variety of bathtubs – which need not necessarily go in the bathroom. After all, the fitted bathroom is a relatively modern innovation. There was a time when a portable bathtub was placed in front of the fireplace. Whatever shape or size you require, we can supply one.
Next, let us look to the bedroom. The central item of furniture there is of course the bed. Needless to say beds have not always been supplied by a furniture superstore. Over the years they have been made of wood, iron and even leather, and we carry examples of all of these.
Modern chairs and sofas have not always been the obvious place to sit in a house. Indeed, there was a time when benches were commonplace. Amongst over half a million props we have many examples.
Some furniture is more part of the setting than part of the seating. We have floor standing candelabras and brass and pewter candleholders. Other furniture includes wardrobes, chairs and dressers. Don’t worry about the size of the props; we can make whatever arrangements you need to ensure safe delivery to wherever the props are needed.
