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a display of on-trend ceramics and vases. There are five vases in varying natural colours against a grey background.

Beyond the Drama’s

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On-trend props for photoshoots, commercials, and content creators.

 

Whilst TV dramas and films certainly do keep us busy here at Stockyard North we don’t stop there!

Our props feature heavily in ad campaigns, music videos, fashion events, and social media marketing to name a few. Most recently we have seen some of our vintage books on the Lagavulin Commercial and our retro gym equipment was hired in the new Aldi Print campaign.

In the past year, we have also hired to the Chanel Metiers d’art Show, Amazon commercials and social media content for both Ballet Contour and musician Seb Lowe to name a few!

   Two screen shots from the recent Lagavulin Commerical. Actor Nick Offerman sits in a black leather chair. He is sitting in front of a vintage book library and holding a glass of whiskey.

Photo credits: Seb Lowe Music, Ballet Contours and Lagavulin Whiskey. 

2024 Prop Hire Trends.

We stay on top of industry and style trends to ensure we have a variety of smalls, softs, and furniture to cater to all mediums. This year we continue to work alongside many talented designers and buyers whose prop-picks have highlighted the burgeoning trends in interior design.

In particular, we love Quiet Luxury and Statement Stoneware. Our vast array of ceramics, stoneware, and domestic smalls often add the perfect understated hero piece to a photo shoot. Our haberdashery also contains a wealth of textured fabrics in muted tones. These stylish props cater to the ‘paired-back chic’ aesthetic we are seeing in both interiors and fashion right now.

a display of on-trend ceramics and vases. There are five vases in varying natural colours against a grey background.

Another popular trend we are seeing is the unification of old and new styles. Not only does this trend perfectly encapsulate our belief in breathing life into historic pieces, but it also reflects our sustainability ethos here at Stockyard North. Our prop house is full to the brim with unique vintage pieces, from gilt mirrors to cabinets, door furniture to lighting and beyond, and we can’t get enough of this sustainable trend.

Finally, as the spring turns to summer we are seeing a seasonal resurgence of biophilic design. This trend fosters a stronger connection to nature and reduces the barrier between internal and external spaces by utilising natural materials and uplifting prints.  Some of our favourite examples of this trend include our vintage bamboo units, faux greenery and rattan lamp shades.

Whichever style you are seeking, we truly have props to hire to suit every trend and any medium.

Shopping the trend.

We offer a flexible approach to propping as we fully understand the demands placed on productions.

So if you can’t make it to see us, just contact us online or call us on 0161 872 9206  to discuss your unique brief.

Otherwise come to visit our large prop house, have a cup of tea and discuss your vision with our friendly team who are always on hand to assist. We look forward to working with you.

handmade vintage doll

NEW ADDITIONS: Unique Handmade Props for Hire.

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Aunt Ena’s Handmade dolls find a new home at Stockyard North.

Written by Kate White.

Two Handmade Dolls dressed as William Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth. The dolls are stood side by side in their display cabinet.

We often get enquiries from people asking if we would purchase or accept donations of everything from sofas to entire kitchens. As a result, we are able to  provide a varied collection of furniture and props for hire.

Recently we were contacted by a member of the public asking if we could rehome his late Aunts handmade doll collection, and we couldn’t resist.

A silk Embroidery set from the collection of Miss Ena Lynn. A green silk pouch with the hand embroidered word 'embrodery' and a small collection of multi coloured silk thread.

In the 1970s Miss Ena Lynn , from Shirley UK. made this collection of dolls by hand to entertain her friends children.  The dolls are made in the likeness of famous figures throughout history and include Queen Elizabeth and William Shakespeare, as well as Marie Antoinette and Henry IIIV.

Miss Ena’s nephew became the beneficiary of this unique collection and rightfully deemed them too wonderful not to share. Therefore he contacted us to see if we could offer them a home—and in short, we happily obliged!

Display of handmade dolls and a newspaper clipping about their make Miss Ena Lynn.

This collection is  now be part of our prop hire department  and above all, are destined to adorn some of the unique sets created by the wonderful Art Department here in Manchester.

We love to hear about curios a like these and encourage you to get in touch if you think there is something we just cant miss out on!

If you have any queries regarding this new collection give us a call on 0161 872 9206 .

Even better, come in for a peruse of our vast collection and a cup of tea.