NEW: Boston Prop Rental House, Mad Props
Calling all stylists, set designers and anyone else in need of props in Boston! Lauren Niles, Prop Stylist, wrote in today about Mad Props and I couldn’t resist sharing this new Boston-based business with you. Mad Props (great name!) is a full service prop rental house catering to stylists, photographers and of course the film and event industries who shoot in Boston and greater New England. They have an extensive collection housed in a 3,000 square foot space that is open weekdays along with their online space where you can browse what’s available.
Mad Props carries everything from table settings to home decor, surfaces and furniture ranging from antique to vintage and modern pieces. Founded by owners Lauren Niles and Elizabeth Pond, they launched their business to fill a void and, “To make the propping experience more pleasant, convenient and efficient, and offer hard-to-find items for local clientele and out of town productions coordinating photo shoots in Boston.” Curated with care, Lauren and Elizabeth source items selected for their aesthetic photographic qualities and usefulness as props in general.
Sounds (and looks) like a fun space to visit — and a valuable resource for those looking for a great prop house in Boston. Way to go, ladies!
(images: mad props)
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February 3rd, 2011 at 1:10am
That is so awesome. Wish I still lived there.
MelodyA.´s last [type] ..I Love
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:16am
Thanks so much for posting on this, what an amazing resource for photo shoots! After seeing these photos I am more tempted to go shopping in their space. YAY for a new creative company in town!
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:25am
What a great collection of goodies!
Holly´s last [type] ..i get excited about little things
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:40am
I would love to browse though that cool rental store, and awesome name!!
laura trevey´s last [type] ..A Beach Cottage in Namibia- Africa – Home Tour
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:57am
Simply amazing… Definitely worth crossing the ocean to visit!!!
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:57am
can’t wait to check them out. fantastic!!
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:12am
LOVE the name, love the look! I only wish it were a regular store instead of rental. And that I had money and lived in Boston, hehehe.
Kristan´s last [type] ..When I close my eyes I’m somewhere with you
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:21am
omg that’s just awesome. wish they had something like that in melbourne, australia.
Bianca´s last [type] ..mac pelican
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:22am
very cool….I really just want to move into their shop…can you imagine the fun making rooms from all of their great props
mrs.m´s last [type] ..The List
February 3rd, 2011 at 2:42am
Now that would indeed be an amazing store to browse in. Some serious retail therapy could be had here.
Mandy Saile of Bijou’s Whimsy´s last [type] ..Tiny Bird 2 – PRINT
February 3rd, 2011 at 3:32am
ahh! i just read about this place the other day- such a great idea, can’t wait to go in for a visit.
kaitlyn sullivan´s last [type] ..debbie smyth
February 3rd, 2011 at 3:38am
Wow, I can get lost in this space just looking the whole day at everything they have. Props to mad props for coming up with this! If I ever go to Boston, this is definitely a must-visit place. Thanks!
February 3rd, 2011 at 3:55am
Fabulous to hear as I am a Bostonian, looks lovely. Thanks for the update; can’t wait to check it out!
A Plum By Any Other Name´s last [type] ..The Certainty of Mac and Cheese
February 3rd, 2011 at 4:17am
Oh I am so obsessed with the color coded displays of pillows, glasses and linens. Looks great!!!
AlexisAnne´s last [type] ..The Storm Before the Calm
February 3rd, 2011 at 5:04am
Oooo! Serious eye candy! Looks like so much fun…
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:01am
I’m no prop stylist but I’d love to just wander in that place!
Katie Truelove´s last [type] ..Etsy- Hello Truelove Paper Goods!
February 3rd, 2011 at 8:01am
Um, WOW. I’m not even a stylist and I could happily spend a day or two in there… LOVE the name and the photos.
Ele´s last [type] ..Monday’s Veg
February 3rd, 2011 at 9:17am
I love it! The merchandising is so interesting. At first glance maybe cluttered but then I realized not at all, it is very well kept and looks like an adventure to explore! Next time I am in Boston on my list for sure. Thank you!
Emily Fitzhugh´s last [type] ..Irina Gemenyuk Photography
February 3rd, 2011 at 3:12pm
Love this! I’ve actually bought items that were used in movies shot here in N. E., and I’ve loaned some of my stuff to set people. Mmmm. Must. Think. About. This. For. Real. Maybe this kind of business would be a good way to justify my incurable need to collect….
Barbara Johansen Newman´s last [type] ..Better late than never
February 3rd, 2011 at 3:21pm
I really need to take a drive to Boston just for this shop.
February 3rd, 2011 at 4:40pm
naw, i sure wish we have stores like this in SIngapore! I had a hard time looking for prop for my photoshoot, and ended up giving up some of my ideas if I didn’t managed to buy them first…
hearttypat´s last [type] ..how i made my own hair fascinator and birdcage veil
February 3rd, 2011 at 6:32pm
Oh my goodness, this place looks like heaven!
Vanessa Elizabeth @ Ruffled Rose´s last [type] ..eggplant and steel – a colour story
February 3rd, 2011 at 10:17pm
Wow… how cool. Sure wish this was in existence when I still lived there!
Neat neat!
February 5th, 2011 at 11:00pm
This shop is amazing – I’ve picked up a few things from here needed for our shoots – they virtually have almost everything! (and owners are super pleasant and helpful)
February 6th, 2011 at 2:37am
Thank you for posting this! I am completely ecstatic about this because I am moving to Boston by the end of this summer and have been in dyer need for props to better stylize both my food blog + my personal art blog. I cannot afford to invest in my own props at the moment so a cool prop shop such as this will be a great help! And you just gotta love the name! Mad Props is quite a euonym!
February 7th, 2011 at 8:27pm
Very cool shop!
Courtney´s last [type] ..Drawing a Day 64- Bow Ties
February 12th, 2011 at 7:14pm
Honestly, I don’t think I could go in there, Holly. They’d be calling the police to have me forcibly removed ’cause I wouldn’t want to leave! Such creative inspiration in there I’m sure. :)
Uncle Beefy´s last [type] ..Weekending
July 27th, 2011 at 6:57am
This style prop mad girl would have a tough time in this shop too cuz I’d want to buy everything! If I lived nearby perhaps I could be convinced to rent but I love my props to surround me! I know I’m obsessed!
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:29am
We are definitely planning to do a photo shoot right at mad props. The many inspirations are endeless…