Omega used to be THE Hollywood prop shop. It's terrible what's happened to it since the sale. read more

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Los Angeles is loaded with thousands of places which can I deem as "favorites": museums, vintage stores, beaches, restaurants, parks, bars, etc. Well, add Omega Cinema Props to that list. Omega is a museum, thrift store, vintage/antique store, and prop rental house in one. I can spend hours here roaming the goods. Omega is Hollywood's LARGEST prop house and is situated in 4 floors of a warehouse-sized building. One might naturally think that this results in a cluster crazy-house of props and film set personnel but alas, it is actually so organized that even my OCD is a happy camper. Each floor consists of EVERY SINGLE item you could ever need to dress a film set such as knick-knacks, children's toys, globes, clocks, paintings, rugs, furniture, books, candlesticks, chandeliers and even phone books! And that list is only about 1/16 of the items they carry. Each floor is neatly categorized (ie. "furniture", "toys") and subdivided into time periods such as "Greek Furniture", "1960-70s beds". It is VERY easy to find anything and everything that a buyer needs to satisfy the set designer and set dresser of a film. Plus, everything is in pristine condition. Ultimately, it is like the best thrift or antique store you have set your eyes on. I fell in love with a throne used in "The Tudors" HBO series and a 1964 Magnavox Console TV (see photos). Service is also extremely pleasant and smooth. Although you have to "check in" with reception when entering (this isn't like a regular retail store you can just browse) and you generally need to work for a production company whom already has an account with Omega; they then allow you to do your own thing and don't hover as you search for your props. You receive numbered stickers which you place on the items you need so that others know they are "held". Omega then scans numbered barcode stickers. When you are ready to pick-up the props, Omega is the only prop house which helps you dock and load your props onto the truck versus you doing all the work. Another highlight is the computers in their lobby allowing you to upload photos of the props to send to your corresponding set designer for final approval. Not to mention, their Internet website has a full-inventory catalog allowing you to see if they have your desired prop, saving you a trip. Whether you work in film or not, Omega is a great place to check out if you have the opportunity. Just don't lose or break anything: you have to pay for it! read more

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Allow me to give you a light Art Department lesson in regards to props in the TV/film industry. Set Dressing and Props are both similar rental businesses. Set Dressing and Props, however, are two different things completely. A prop is something that an actor touches or has some action with not including just laying on a bed or sitting in a chair. For example, a pen on a desk in a scene is set dressing... until an actor picks it up and writes with it, at which point it is now a prop. Confused? Okay, let just proceed with the review then... Among the prop rental business, one name stands alone for all of the props or set dressing that a film may need: Omega Cinema Props. Omega is the main building/warehouse, while they also own three other buildings us industry folk know as CP2, CP3, and CP4. Omega is the original location and contains furniture, paintings, books, knick knacks, beds & bedding, rugs, drapery, lighting (chandeliers, sconces, lamps), statues... pretty much anything you need to dress a set (be it fancy or funky) from decades past to current designs. The prop rental industry is NOT a well-oiled machine and for the most part, it is a mixture of daily mess-ups and mistakes but Omega is the opposite of this. They are the most efficient of its competitors. Plus, they have a very friendly staff and are constantly hard at work, doing their best to make everyone feel exclusive and not ignored. This is down to minuscule details of Internet capabilities, phones available (to contact the set decorator while buying), and a GREAT cappuccino machine which will pass the time and fill your coffee buzz while waiting for your order to be on the loading dock. The film industry is not the place to use the phrase, "It will be ready tomorrow". The studios work in a "now, now, now" type of energy and Omega is geared to deal with its frantic pace. In the prop house market, Omega is a multimillion dollar prop home amongst other little prop houses that are, in slang terms, ghetto in comparison. read more

Omega has been a Rock and a Rockstar of the biz since well before my first foray there over 30 years ago. A serious relationship! I can't remember a time I wasn't impressed by the care, camaraderie, ease, and total professionalism encountered there. This is a full service decor based prop house with a vast marvelous collection and a fantastic staff. As to any confusion, this business is built to industry services, and broadly appreciated by professionals in that context. Not retail or office rentals. Wishing all the employees and management continued success going ahead! read more

25% discount with a valid Art Center ID + letter from school. Largest institutional or residential prop house. Prop construction, rental, and sales for film and TV. Set interiors include all periods/styles. They have a department just for drapery. read more

I have been a set decorator for 20 years and have been shopping at Omega for the 17 I have been in Los Angeles. Omega's inventory is vast and is well taken care of. The owner and his management team, as well as the sales team & support staff, are all top-notch professionals. They have the best system in place of any of the prophouses. You sign in for help and your selections are put on hold for you, by set. At the time of pick-up the items are carefully packed and ready on the loading dock. The entire team bends over backwards to help clients. They are responsive via telephone or internet and they make it their priority to deliver quality goods in an expedient manner. I have worked with everyone in every department at every level and do not have a single complaint. As a matter of fact, the top two executives, Barry & Allan, have bent over backwards to accommodate my myriad needs on projects, small & large, over the years. I consider myself, and the industry, extremely lucky to have such a place to go to rent set dressing. read more

The worst costumer service ever, deal with a criminal gang will be more easy, these people treated me like a piece of stinky trash, Being a new customer and just not even listen my questions, hanging the phone on me, and not helping me at all, and I am paying them, I guess they are the only one in the LA area, too bad I will never deal with these people ever again, the only helpful and decent person there was Juan Hernandez, everybody else were rude and disrespectful.... read more

I love Omega. Omega is the closest prop house to our studio, and as such, I end up calling on them the most. Always helpful and gracious they treat me as an important customer even though my orders are small, and do their best to get me in and out as speedily as possible. With four warehouse locations in Hollywood Omega is one of the largest suppliers of props and set dressing to the Entertainment Industry. They also have an impressive (though not complete) online inventory with rental prices, dimensions and photos. It's even searchable. This is amazing! I don't know of another prop house with so complete an online inventory anywhere in the world. Omega's prices are on par with other rental houses, and they're excellent at packing props for transport and shipping. Their policies are clearly stated, and they're happy to answer any questions about altering their pieces (some pieces can be painted or altered to suit and some cannot) They rent everything from rustic antique crates to lush rococo furnishings, and even have a drapery and a carpet department. They also have a selection of 'cleared' art. Like all industry prop houses, Omega has a 'way' of doing things. Once you learn the system at a specific house your orders there will go more smoothly. With Omega, set up an account before going in if you can. The forms are all online. Fill them out, fax them in, and then call the office to follow up. Once you have an account set up, you can e-mail or fax in orders (always call to follow up). If you're going in person to tag (or as I do "Tag and Drag" which is when you select the props and then take them with you immediately) present yourself at the appropriate warehouse office. All the props inventoried online have their location listed (CP1, CP2, CP3, CP4). Hand off your paperwork, sign in, and wait for assistance. Your assigned Prop Technician will assist you in navigating the warehouse, and generally as a through mental inventory. Tag, and tell them when you need your stuff ready. Then pick it up at the aforementioned time. Cheers! read more

So rude! Couldn't get any help over the phone. They just said " I don't know" when I asked a question. Like it's not their job to find out! Horrible customer service. read more

All i can say is this place is AWESOME!!!! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! Everybody is very nice and helpful! There are so many props to choose from.....A+++++++ read more

It's amusing to read the negative reviews. People, Omega is not for amateurs or for the public, it's for experienced set decorators who know what they are looking for. The front desk is incredibly busy, and, if you are in the business, you don't ask the phone operator to do anything except connect you to who you need to speak to. If you want to know if Omega has something, go on to the website. You can sort by item or era. The front desk isn't there to hold your hand, or do your job for you. By the way, the manager, Allan Songer is one of the nicest (and funniest) people on earth. The prop house is unrivaled by any other, and I'm talking globally, not locally. It is the lifeblood of the film industry, and they ship furniture all over the US for film projects. If you are watching a movie, chances are you are looking at items from Omega. I never hear a bad word spoken about Omega by any film professional. WE LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

After seeing all the unhappy reviews, I had to post my experience today. It seems that things have changed at Omega Cinema Props. I just got off the phone after speaking to two people. The man who answered the phone was polite and quickly sent me to Allan, the Asst. Manager, as he takes care of acquisitions. Allan was patient as I told him of my beloved Mikasa Gold Crown China and matching stemware. I have 12 settings so it is extensive amount of crystal and china. Sadly, I have no use of it now, but have stored it for years as it has been hard for me to part with it. I was loath to send it to Goodwill so I hoped a prop shop would take it. At least that way it would all stay together. Omega Cinema Props was my first call and Allan has made my day by giving this china, that has so many loving memories attached to it, a new purpose. I can't express in words how grateful I am. Thank you Allan! read more

At the gate checking man was a bit cloudy mood as was surprised to hear his friendly voice. Easy location. Comfy seat here and must done for next time at the place. Cost was so reasonable with popcorn. read more