Antique & Vintage Crates, Baskets & Tins

Authentic and aged props with real character, perfect for film sets and event styling alike. Our collection brings instant atmosphere to any space, with genuine patina, weathered timber, faded branding and working-life detail that looks great on camera and up close in person.

The range includes

Rope-handled timber crates: rugged aged crates in multiple sizes, including stencilled cartridge boxes. Available in quantity for stacking, display walls and set dressing.
Branded fuel and kerosene crates: original timber crates with Texaco, Shell and kerosene markings.
Vintage oil tins, cans and drums: Castrol, Caltex, Shell, Atlantic, BP and Pennzoil tins, pourers and drums.
Drink coolers: vintage-style Coca-Cola and green metal ice chests on legs.
Baskets: industrial mill and laundry trolley baskets, plus market and harvest baskets.

For film & TV

Ideal for period drama, service station and garage scenes, military and wartime sets, pirate and dockside adventures, farm and market settings, commercials, music videos and theatre. Large quantities are available for background fill, with individual hero pieces for close-up work and long-term hire for series and extended shoots.

For events & styling

Ideal for weddings, rustic and vintage themed parties, corporate events, brand activations, festivals, markets and retail displays. Use them as bars, drink stations, grazing table risers, floral displays, photo backdrops and signage stands.

Styling ideas

Service station or garage: Stack branded crates as a backdrop, line shelves with oil tins, and add drums and the Coca-Cola cooler up front. Great for film sets, car shows and retro parties.
Military or adventure: Build walls from rope-handled crates with the stencilled boxes facing out. Works for wartime scenes, pirate parties and adventure themed events.
Dockside or expedition: Cluster crates at different heights with rope, barrels, nets and hessian.
Farm, market or harvest: Fill baskets and crates with produce, straw or flowers, and use upturned crates as risers and stall tables.
Milk bar or roadhouse: Pair drink coolers with glass bottles and vintage signage. Fill the coolers with ice and drinks for a working bar at events.
Warehouse or mill: Roll trolley baskets through the space with stacked plain crates for industrial depth.

Styling tips

Stack in odd numbers and mix sizes for a natural, lived-in look.
Angle branded pieces so logos read clearly without looking staged.
Layer dark timber at the back with lighter pieces and colourful tins up front.
Add fillers like rope, straw, rags, bottles or greenery to soften hard edges.

Styling service

Need help pulling it together? Our team can curate a prop package or style your set or event to match your brief, period and colour palette.

Please note: Items are original or aged pieces, and each shows natural wear. Props are not rated for sitting, standing, weight-bearing or stunt use. Please use liners when filling with food, ice or wet items. Some items carry real brand logos, so productions should check clearance requirements before filming. Please discuss any modifications, breakdown or rigging with us before your hire.

Send us your brief, script breakdown or reference images, and we'll help pull together the perfect pieces.

Antique & Vintage Crates, Baskets & Tins