Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

  • We’re a design-forward event rental company specializing in retro-inspired furniture and a curated collection of vintage décor, barware, serveware, and eclectic accents. We also offer interior styling and full-service event design to bring your creative vision to life.

  • We are based in Portland, Oregon, and provide delivery, setup, and pickup services for rentals throughout the greater PNW. Delivery fees vary depending on distance, crew size, and order complexity.

  • We don’t currently have a public showroom, and our warehouse is not open for tours at this time. However, we’re happy to provide detailed photos, measurements, and design mockups to help you explore our collection. Just let us know what you’re looking for!

  • Most of our larger furniture pieces are mid-century and retro inspired reproductions, but we offer a wide selection of authentic vintage decor, barware, serveware, and tabletop pieces to complete the look.

  • Smaller items like barware or decor may be available for pickup on a case-by-case basis. Larger or fragile items typically require delivery.

Rental Questions

  • Browse our online inventory and use the Wishlist feature to select your favorite pieces. Once your Wishlist is submitted, we’ll review availability and follow up with a quote. A signed rental agreement and a 50% deposit are required to confirm your order.

  • Our standard rental period is 72 hours. Need more time? Let us know!

  • Yes, minimums vary depending on location and date. Reach out with your event details for a custom quote.

  • Minor wear is expected, but significant damage or loss will incur a repair or replacement fee. Full details are outlined in your rental agreement.

  • We recommend booking 3–6 months in advance, especially during peak season. However, we do our best to accommodate last-minute requests.

Design & Styling Services

  • Absolutely! Our full-service event design includes concept development, visual storytelling, and on-site styling. We specialize in creating bold, cohesive environments that feel as good as they look.

  • We offer free consultations covering your theme, layout, color palette, rental suggestions, and styling tips. It's a great way to explore how we can elevate your event.

  • We provide space planning, color and material selection, decor sourcing (vintage + modern), and styling for homes, businesses, and creative spaces.

  • Some items can be modified or customized depending on your theme. Reach out with your ideas!

Lighting, Sound & More

  • Yes! We provide full lighting and audio production for events of all sizes. From soft uplighting to Silent Discos and projection mapping, we tailor every setup to your vibe.

  • It’s a wireless headphone dance party! Guests can tune into multiple music channels and enjoy a high-energy experience without any noise complaints.

  • We coordinate ambiance-related vendors such as fire dancers, aerialists, DJs, live musicians, custom fabricators, and florists. We can also assist with sourcing tables, chairs, and linens to complement your overall design. Vendor management is available as an add-on service and includes communication, coordination, and day-of oversight to ensure everything runs smoothly.

  • We focus on creative production and decor-related coordination. While we are not full-service planners, we're happy to collaborate with your planner or recommend one.

Payment & Policies

  • We accept credit cards, checks, and bank transfers. Full payment is due prior to delivery.

  • The 50% reservation retainer is non-refundable. If you cancel at least 7 days prior to your scheduled delivery date, no further payment is required.

  • Yes! We offer setup and breakdown services for an additional fee.

Still have questions?

Reach out to us anytime at info@retroeventdesign.com. We’re happy to help!