Set Design & Vintage Vehicle Rental in the South of France
PURVIEW STUDIO provides creative set design, art direction support, prop sourcing, custom fabrication and vintage vehicle rental for international fashion campaigns, TV commercials, editorial shoots, luxury brand content and film productions across the South of France.
Based in Marseille and working throughout the French Riviera, Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Provence, the Alpilles, Camargue and the French Alps, we help creative teams build complete visual environments—from bespoke sets and prop styling to carefully curated classic cars and iconic picture vehicles.
Whether your production requires a fully built studio set, a refined interior styling package or a rare vintage convertible parked in front of a Riviera villa, PURVIEW STUDIO sources, produces and coordinates every detail.
Creative Set Design for Fashion, Luxury & Commercial Productions
Great productions are not only defined by exceptional locations. They are shaped by every visual element inside the frame.
Our Art Department collaborates with photographers, directors, production designers, creative directors and agencies to transform concepts into tangible environments that support the story, elevate the brand and strengthen the final image.
From minimalist luxury editorials to complex commercial builds, we provide complete set design solutions adapted to your creative ambition, production schedule and budget.
Set Design Services
PURVIEW STUDIO manages every stage of the creative process, from initial concept to installation, styling and strike.
Creative Concept Development
Working alongside your creative team, we translate mood boards, references and scripts into practical production solutions.
- Creative brainstorming
- Visual research
- Mood boards
- Colour palettes
- Material references
- Creative presentations
Production Design
Our production designers create visual environments that support the artistic direction while remaining technically achievable within the production schedule.
- Set concepts
- Spatial design
- Floor plans
- Technical drawings
- Construction supervision
Art Direction Support
We collaborate closely with Art Directors, Creative Directors and Production Designers to ensure every visual detail contributes to the overall creative vision.
Set Construction
Working with trusted local fabricators and workshops, we build custom sets for studios, private locations and commercial productions.
- Studio builds
- Temporary structures
- Feature walls
- Custom furniture
- Platforms
- Scenic elements
- Large-scale installations
Prop Sourcing
We source contemporary, vintage and bespoke props throughout Southern France and Europe.
- Furniture
- Lighting fixtures
- Artwork
- Decorative accessories
- Objects
- Lifestyle props
- Luxury accessories
- Architectural elements
Custom Fabrication
When the right object doesn't exist, we build it.
Our network includes carpenters, welders, painters, scenic artists, cabinet makers, sign makers, resin specialists and experienced fabrication workshops capable of producing custom elements for premium productions.
Floral Design
Fresh floral installations, botanical styling and sculptural compositions for luxury campaigns, hospitality productions, editorials and beauty shoots.
Interior Styling
We dress villas, apartments, hotels and studios to create refined environments for photography and film productions.
Set Dressing
Our Art Department prepares every detail before cameras roll, ensuring continuity, balance and production efficiency on set.
Art Department Services
PURVIEW STUDIO can assemble a complete Art Department for productions of every scale.
- Production Designer
- Art Director
- Assistant Art Director
- Set Designer
- Set Decorator
- Prop Stylist
- Prop Master
- Art Assistant
- Scenic Painter
- Construction Crew
- Fabricators
- Florists
- Graphic Designers
Luxury Set Styling
Luxury productions demand precision. Every material, texture and object contributes to the perceived value of the image.
We specialise in refined styling for fashion, jewellery, watches, beauty, hospitality and premium lifestyle brands, combining elegant design with practical production solutions.
Vintage Vehicle Rental for Film & Photography
Vehicles often become one of the strongest visual elements within a campaign.
PURVIEW STUDIO sources carefully selected vintage cars, classic automobiles and iconic picture vehicles for fashion editorials, luxury campaigns, TV commercials, music videos and feature films across Southern France.
Every vehicle is chosen not only for its appearance, but also for its reliability, availability and suitability for professional productions.
Picture Vehicles
We provide access to a curated network of picture vehicles for productions requiring authentic period styling, luxury automotive imagery or distinctive visual storytelling.
Available categories include:
- Classic European sports cars
- Vintage convertibles
- Luxury sedans
- Historic French vehicles
- Italian classics
- British classics
- American vintage cars
- Classic motorcycles
- Collector vehicles
- Period utility vehicles
Luxury Automotive Productions
Our vehicle sourcing service supports fashion, automotive, luxury and hospitality campaigns looking for hero vehicles with strong visual impact.
Whether you require a timeless Riviera convertible, a classic Mercedes, a vintage Porsche or an iconic Citroën, we source vehicles that complement the creative direction of your production.
Vehicle Logistics
Picture vehicle coordination extends far beyond simply delivering a car.
We organise:
- Vehicle sourcing
- Owner negotiations
- Transport logistics
- Delivery to set
- Cleaning and detailing
- Fuel management
- Insurance coordination
- Stand-by drivers
- Vehicle wranglers
- Picture vehicle supervision
Action & Specialist Vehicles
For more technical productions, we also coordinate specialist automotive services.
- Precision drivers
- Russian Arm vehicles
- Tracking vehicles
- Camera cars
- Process trailers
- Tow rigs
- Vehicle rigging specialists
Productions We Support
Our Set Design and Picture Vehicle services support:
- Fashion campaigns
- Luxury brand content
- TV commercials
- Editorial photography
- Beauty campaigns
- Jewellery campaigns
- Watch campaigns
- Automotive productions
- Hospitality campaigns
- Music videos
- Brand films
- Feature films
- Streaming productions
Working Across the South of France
Marseille
Urban locations, industrial spaces, studios and fabrication workshops make Marseille an ideal base for custom set construction and production design.
French Riviera
Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice and Monaco offer exceptional settings for luxury productions requiring refined interiors, premium styling and iconic vintage vehicles.
Provence & Alpilles
Historic estates, Provençal homes, vineyards and artisan workshops provide rich opportunities for bespoke set styling and authentic production design.
French Alps
Mountain lodges, alpine resorts and dramatic landscapes support productions requiring seasonal styling, winter set dressing and specialist vehicle coordination.
Why Choose PURVIEW STUDIO?
Our strength lies in connecting creative ambition with production reality.
We understand that beautiful ideas only succeed when they are achievable within budget, schedule and logistics.
- Creative production expertise
- Experienced Art Department network
- Trusted fabrication partners
- Luxury styling experience
- Access to rare vintage vehicles
- Production-ready logistics
- International production standards
- Complete integration with line production and production management
Integrated Production Services
Set Design and Picture Vehicles rarely exist in isolation.
PURVIEW STUDIO integrates these services with location scouting, permits, art buying, equipment rental, production logistics, crew booking, transportation and full production management, giving international productions a single point of contact throughout Southern France.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you design and build custom sets?
Yes. We manage concept development, production design, fabrication, installation, styling and strike for fashion, luxury and commercial productions.
Can you source props and furniture?
Absolutely. We source furniture, decorative objects, artwork, lighting, textiles, florals and bespoke props throughout Southern France and Europe.
Do you provide Art Department crew?
Yes. We can assemble complete Art Department teams including Production Designers, Art Directors, Set Designers, Prop Stylists, Fabricators and Art Assistants.
Can you source vintage cars for photoshoots?
Yes. We provide access to carefully curated vintage and classic vehicles suitable for fashion campaigns, commercials, editorials and feature film productions.
Can you organise specialist vehicle support?
Yes. We coordinate precision drivers, camera cars, Russian Arms, tracking vehicles and automotive specialists when required.
Do you work throughout Southern France?
Yes. We support productions across Marseille, the French Riviera, Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Provence, the Alpilles and the French Alps.
Need Set Design or Vintage Vehicles for Your Next Production?
Whether you're producing a luxury campaign, fashion editorial, TV commercial or feature film, PURVIEW STUDIO can design, build and style your creative environment while sourcing the perfect picture vehicles to complete the frame.
Contact PURVIEW STUDIO to discuss your creative concept and build your next production in the South of France.
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