Greenroom
270 Lafayette St., nr. Prince St., Ste. 1303212-625-1818; yourgreenroom.com
This boutique-y rental agency offers avant-garde styles that have garnered clients like Armani and the New Museum. The growing inventory blends well in posh hotel settings and encompasses everything from plush, feminine chaises to mid-century modern armchairs. In addition to the 24/7 delivery service, Greenroom’s hands-on consultants will professionally assess the venue of choice. An ivory-hued Strut dining table costs $350 for up to seven days.
Modprop.Com
212-628-7582; modprop.com
Online shoppers can now furnish a three-day extravaganza without ever leaving their desks. Although its storage room resides in the South Bronx, Stephen Wallis’s operation (with thousands of designs) is almost entirely web-based. He can, however, arrange delivery throughout the Eastern Seaboard. If a couple needs eighteen glam red-velvet chaises, they can look online at the stock quantity, details, and measurements. A glossy white oval table that seats eight starts at $350.
Props For Today
330 W. 34th St., nr. Eighth Ave., twelfth fl.212-244-9600; propsfortoday.com
This two-story warehouse deals with more than just run-of-the-mill props, offering as many authentic antique-furniture selections (early American, Marie Antoinette, 1920s) as contemporary lines. Design aficionados will gravitate to the rental studio’s Saarinen Tulip chairs. A trained wedding staff will sit down with clients to design a blank space. The ground-floor loading dock makes for easy pickup if you want to DIY it. Prices upon request.
Ruth Fischl
141 W. 28th St., nr. Sixth Ave., second fl.212-273-9710; ruthfischl.com
Although Fischl initially began peddling small props for weddings, her business has expanded into a full-rental studio that specializes in upholstering. Fischl’s cascade of fabric bolts (linens, satins, and taffetas) transforms her plain couches and chairs into luxe furnishings, and the turnaround is quick. All furniture is reupholstered for each event, so there’s no need to worry about stains from previous parties. A wooden table for eight costs $250 for three days.
Taylor Creative, Inc.
150 W. 28th St., nr. Sixth Ave., tenth fl.646-336-6808; taylorcreativeinc.com
Bobby Taylor’s furniture rentals favor a geometric, downtown aesthetic: square “floating” ottomans, high runner tables with steel accents, and lounge-inspired cushioned benches. All units can be picked up or delivered by the company crew. The cube table is $150 for a five-day rental.