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The 1896 Studios and Stages

Name: The 1896 Studios and Stages
Address: New York, NY, US
Telephone: +17184516531
Price range: $$$

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The 1896 Studios and Stages

This turn-of-the-century factory space has a tangle of different photo/film shooting locations—both indoors and out—from a smokestack to brick-lined alley way.

Small and large productions welcome. Loads of space available for events & lectures. Our Locations currently include:

*Four large turn-of-the-century warehouses featuring
steel-girder skylit ceilings and various brick finishes throughout.

*GROUND-LEVEL STAGES, great for all waterworks (floors drains, ground-level, no sub-basement) as well as drive-in car shots, and pyrotechnics.

*A Brick-lined

outdoor courtyard and drive '*the alley way'* (2,500 sq ft),

*A massive roof (5,250 sq ft.) with views of the city as well as several other smaller roof tops.

*An assortment of roof ladders and architectural accents, a full fire-escape as well as two balconies overlooking the courtyard and drive.

*A raw brick two-bedroom loft apartment, (1700 sq ft) 12' tall wood beam ceilings, sunny, rustic, fully furnished.

*Various artist studios (135 - 1500 sq ft), empty and working.

*A turn-of-the-century large-sized freight elevator, as well as two three-story stairwells with various finishes. The main stages feature a wide variety of weathered walls as well as scenic walls, in addition to your standard white wall, white brick and red brick. Unique turn-of-the-century architectural details throughout, an over 300 piece prop inventory - and soon-to-be-launched Primate Props website, plus plenty of space to build out your own sets. We hope to see you here soon.

08/02/2025

good morning new york….. it’s jen

07/30/2025

x , January 2010—shot by at .⁠
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If we hadn't said so, would you have known this was over 15 years ago? Fashion is timeless! ⁠Make your next shoot just as timeless with our furniture at PrimateProps.com.

07/28/2025

Here's Martin Sheen shot by in 2019 for The Good Fight (Season 3) at !⁠
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We still have all the elements to create a dark & mysterious set like this one at PrimateProps.com.

07/09/2025

📸 Another great moody shot by from 2019, promoting The Good Fight (Season 3)—this time featuring Christine Baranski at !⁠
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👉 Trying to create a suspenseful scene like this? Check out our brick flat or gates & fences at PrimateProps.com/Catalogue.

07/02/2025

📸 Timeless photoshoot by for . Hard to believe this was August 2010! ⁠
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🪞 If you like the mirror in the background, find it under DM012-A2H (or an equally fun mirror under DM063)—or search all our mirrors via the link below!

primateprops.com/catalogue/accents-and-decor/mirrors

06/27/2025

🎬 Cinephilia (2013 Short Film), directed by . A gorgeous short film utilizing our stages & props to discuss cinema from the 1890s to the 1960s.⁠
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🪞🛋 Find these mirrors & seating on our site at PrimateProps.com!

06/06/2025

Taking steps to boost your next shoot? Start with Primate Props! ⁠
Here are our paintable stairs (AS005) used by the talented ⁠Craig McDean for on our home turf at the@the1896⁠
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Explore our huge collection of steps and ladders! Link in Bio

06/04/2025

Super fun throwback to when we had ⁠ on the stages of , shot but ⁠
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Want similar props to those seen with Coco? Check out our site! Link in Bio (Mirror: DM051, Table: FT014, Rug: DR030, Sofa: FC153)

06/02/2025

Three bold statements, one fashionable shoot! 🎩 Loving 's use of our wooden & antique metal props—beautifully captured by , with fashion styled by and the set designed by —shot right here at .⁠
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Featured Props:⁠
Short Wood Rolling Table (⁠FT056)⁠
Wood Pedestal (FT027)⁠
Distressed Grey Wood Stairs (AS002)⁠
Antique Metal Daybed (FB003)⁠
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Tap the link in bio to explore more of our prop rentals!

05/30/2025

🎥 One of our *favorite* days at the studio: lit up our industrial space & courtyard props in her "New Day" music video, shot back in 2013. We had to share this unforgettable throwback! 🤩⁠
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Planning a music video or creative shoot of your own? & are ready for action—send us an inquiry! 💥 ⁠
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Featured Props:⁠
Wood Pallet Stack (OS063)⁠
Scrapyard Wood & Metal Cart Collection (OS066)⁠
Monster Truck Tire (OA010)⁠
Metal Grate (OG013)

05/28/2025

Surrealism collided with industrial grit in Japanese artist ⁠ x 's artistic merch collab—shot in our raw brick warehouse space at 🦾⁠. If this shoot is your vibe, shop and bring a little edge to your next project.⁠
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Tap the link in bio to rent similar garment racks & dividers (AD006, OD015), distressed cruiser skateboards (SS038, SS040), and more for your next shoot!

05/21/2025

We'll never get tired of talking about the time we had on on our stages at .

She was featured for standing on our loveseat (FC080) and standing next to our ornate mirror (DM004), similar pillow (DF147), and drum fan (OF009). ⁠
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Through , we have all the furniture you could ever want to stand on! ☺️ Give PrimateProps.com a look and see.
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New York, NY

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+17184516531

Website

http://www.the1896.com/

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Within 5 turn-of-the-century warehouses The 1896, Studios & Stages has over a dozen different shooting locations for photo, film, video, interiors and exteriors. Small & large productions welcome. *GROUND-LEVEL STAGES, great for all waterworks (floors drains, ground-level, no sub-basement) as well as drive-in car shots, and pyrotechnics. *A Brick-lined outdoor courtyard and drive '*the alley way'* (2,500 sq ft), *A massive roof (5,250 sq ft.) with views of the city as well as several other smaller roof tops. *An assortment of roof ladders and architectural accents, a full fire-escape, as well as two balconies overlooking the courtyard and drive. *A raw brick two-bedroom loft apartment, (1700 sq ft) with 12' tall wood beam ceilings - sunny, rustic, fully furnished. *Various artist studios (135 - 1500 sq ft), empty and working. *A turn-of-the-century large-sized freight elevator, as well as two three-story stairwells with various finishes. The main stages feature a wide variety of weathered and/or scenic walls, in addition to your standard white wall, white brick and red brick. Unique turn-of-the-century architectural details throughout. An 800 piece prop inventory - available for in house and out of house rentals via the Primate Props website (www.primateprops.com), plus plenty of space to build out your own sets. We hope to see you here soon.