Professional projects

Antiques for rooms, sets and stories.

Tim and Sue Roush help interior designers, home stagers, photographers, set decorators and production teams find distinctive antique furniture, lighting and objects in Kansas City.

Antique Dutch refectory table selected by Roush Antiques

Real pieces with age, surface and presence

Who we work with

A direct sourcing relationship—not a generic prop catalog.

Share the brief, measurements, visual references and timing. Tim and Sue will identify pieces in the booth, check their network and tell you what is realistically available.

Interiors

Designers and decorators

Statement furniture, antique lighting, mirrors, case pieces and objects for residential and hospitality interiors.

For designers & decorators →

Presentation

Home staging and photography

Character pieces for listings, editorial shoots, brand imagery, events and styled spaces.

For home stagers →

Production

Film, television and theatre

Period-appropriate and visually specific pieces for set dressing, still photography and live performance.

For film, TV & theatre →

French marquetry commode suitable for an interior design project

Designer support

Start with the room, not the inventory list.

Antique sourcing is most effective when Tim and Sue understand the complete need: scale, use, color, material, style and what the piece must accomplish in the space.

  • Targeted sourcing from current and incoming pieces
  • Measurements and additional photographs on request
  • Shortlists for rooms, vignettes and visual concepts
  • Coordination around pickup, delivery and project timing
Art Deco dancer lamp with strong visual character for a set or stage

Production support

Pieces that read clearly on camera and from the audience.

For productions, visual specificity matters as much as age. Send the period, setting, character, color story, dimensions and deadline. Availability changes quickly, so early contact is useful.

  • Furniture, lighting, mirrors, folk art and unusual objects
  • Purchase or rental consideration depending on the piece
  • Fast evaluation of whether a request is feasible
  • Direct communication with Tim and Sue

How it works

One brief. Four practical steps.

Send the brief

Describe the project, desired pieces, dimensions, location, deadline and visual references.

Review options

Tim and Sue identify available pieces and clarify purchase or rental possibilities.

Confirm details

Agree on exact pieces, pricing, timing and logistics before anything is held or moved.

Complete the project

Coordinate pickup or delivery and, for rentals, the return condition and schedule.

Start a project

Send Tim and Sue the assignment.

A concise brief is enough to begin. Include dimensions and reference images when possible.

Create a sourcing inquiry