Authentic Vintage Detective’s Office Set

About the Space

Our Retro-industrial office set is perfect for crime dramas, detective interrogations, journalist Q&As, podcast interviews, and more. Located on the first floor of our historic 1920s four-story production studio in Williamsburg, this space delivers period authenticity plus modern production conveniences. Refer house rules graphic in listing for location details and in-house prop rentals. Features: - 700 square feet set space, plus extra 600 square feet for equipment storage - Two distressed white brick walls & steel Venetian blinds over a glass-block window - Genuine 1940s–60s government-issue steel desks and leather office chairs - Gallery of framed vintage police imagery Cinematic Color Palette (60/30/10 Rule): Our space follows the Cinematic Color Palette, a design guideline that allocates 60% of the visual space to a dominant base color, 30% to a complementary secondary color, and 10% to accent hues for balanced, high-impact aesthetics. - 60% distressed white walls & natural light reflections - 30% steel-gray/forest-green furniture - 10% accent props (choose from our curated selection or bring your own) Technical & Grip - Remote-controlled overhead fixtures (dimmable) - RGB desk lamps for styling flexibility - Solid brick walls & concrete ceilings: excellent for sound control - Fast Wi-Fi and high current power outlets - In-house grip equipment available (contact us for full kit list & rates) Seamless Load-In: - Street parking plus private driveway & loading dock - Ground-level ramp to first floor (office is steps from the dock) - Large freight elevator for heavier gear - Studio manager on-site to assist with set adjustments & prop moves Building & Production Amenities: - 1920s Williamsburg landmark with original 1940s stainless-steel freight elevator - Multiple film/production spaces under one roof, visit our profile for other spaces - Featured in BBC, FOX News & Cosmopolitan shoots Explore additional shoot locations in our building, including a library, rooftop garden, optical store, workshop, and loading dock. Contact us for more information on prop rentals and multiple production spaces. Ready to anchor your next detective/crime interview series in a space that speaks history? Please share any special requirements (lighting, audio specs, additional set dressing) so we can tailor the experience to your production’s exact needs. This vintage set is available for Creative projects, Photoshoots & Film shoots.