Hire Vintage – On Your Terms

From single props to full studio fit outs, Merchant & Found offers flexible hire solutions for trade clients and event teams. We have the largest stock of original vintage furniture, lighting and decorative items ready to hire – fully restored and ready to go.

Film and Prop Hire

Access our full vintage collection for short or long terms hire – perfect for studio shoots, set design and prop styling. Used by Paramount Studios, Warner Bros and more

Event Hire

From 1 to 100+ chairs, furnish your press launch, conference or event dinner with original sustainable vintage, as used by Burberry and hundreds of others.

Wedding Hire

Planning a wedding with real character and integrity. Talk to us about renting original sustainable vintage dining chairs or decorative items.

Rental Property Hire

Furnish your show home with original vintage sustainable character. Hire items by the week or the month or talk to us about tailored packages for 1 bed, 2 bed and more. We manage the logistics.

What Makes Our Hire Offer Different?

Unlike the traditional rental businesses we specialise in sustainable original vintage furniture, lighting and decorative items. We source all over Europe and carry vast stocks. From over 15,000 original vintage chairs through to hundreds of lighting options, everything we hire has been fully serviced and restored and is ready to go, we manage the logistics too. Our pieces have been featured in major films, events, weddings and more. Original vintage brings a rich character and a strong message of sustainability.

Explore Common Hire Categories

Vintage Dining Chairs

Vintage Storage

Vintage Lighting

Vintage Decorative

Beautifully Restored Items

We have an incredible team, passionate about reviving these beautiful surviving pieces, every item is lovingly inspected and serviced and made ready for a second life. The quality of what we deliver is what sets us apart.

How it Works

STEP 1:

Register for an account

Choose Product or Event Hire — or speak to us if unsure.

STEP 2:

Choose Your Items

We’ll confirm availability and prepare your items.

STEP 3:

Delivery or Collection

Everything arrives workshop-checked, clean and labelled.

STEP 4:

Return

We’ll arrange collection or
return as agreed.

Ready To Bring Your Project To Life?

Whether you need 50 stacking chairs ready for a pop up restaurant or event or small decorative items for a fashion shoot, we’d love to help. Speak to our team now and see how we can support your next project.

Contact the Hire Team Now →

Ready To Start Hiring With Us?

Registering for a hire account gives you access to our full vintage collection, along with tailored advice, volume availability and flexible hire terms. Whether you’re planning a one-off small event or are a regular studio prop buyer, it all starts here.

We travel far and wide to source each & every unique piece

Every item is restored by hand in our Hampshire workshop

We photograph and measure everything with precision

We believe sustainability starts with lasting craftsmanship

We offer worldwide delivery, carefully packed to arrive safely