Props and set decorating in Twin Peaks and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me help create a sense of realism to David Lynch and Mark Frost’s wonderful and strange world. Since February 2018, Twin Peaks Blog has documented, catalogued and tracked these on-screen items, offering historical background, context and details about these real world objects.
WHAT ARE TWIN PEAKS PROPS AND SET DECORATING?
Twin Peaks props (or “property”) are any movable objects that actors may use on set. Examples of these items include telephones, cups, reading material, etc. Many times, these items are identified by name in scripted action.
Set decorating or set dressing includes non-moving or background objects found on sets which are based on the production designer’s vision. These items may include furniture, collectibles, books, drapery, and other decorative products.
There are three kinds of props – set props, hand props and set decorating or dressing objects. Typically, the costuming team handles costuming items worn by actors. We are including those items in this “prop” list for now, but may create a separate page for those details later.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROP MASTER AND SET DECORATOR?
A Prop Master acquires and manages all of the property (or props) that actors specifically hold, carry, or move while on set. This individual works with a Set Decorator who executes a production designer’s plans for the overall look and feel of a set. The decorator adds non-moving items such as furniture, hanging artwork and organizing other decorative goods to sets.
WHO WORKED AS PROP MASTERS AND SET DECORATORS ON TWIN PEAKS?
The following individuals’ names appeared in the end credits as Prop Masters and Set Decorators on Twin Peaks. There are additional uncredited crew members who assisted throughout production both with set decor and prop creation.
- Pilot – Leslie Morales, Set Decorator; Frank Silva, On Set Dresser; Greg McMickle, Property Master / Special Effects
- Episodes 1.001, 1.003, 1.004 – Brian Kasch, Set Decorator; Clarence “Cass” Quitan, Property Master
- Episodes 1.002, 1.005, 1.006, 1.007 – Brian Kasch, Set Decorator; Dave Robinson, Property Master
- Episodes 2.001-2.022 – Kerry Oaksmith, Set Decorator; Jeffrey Moore, Property Master; Richard Robinson, Property Assistant
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me – Leslie Morales, Set Decorator; Stephanie Sandston, Lead Person; Deborah Winship, Set Dressing Buyer; Mike Malone, On Set Dresser; Daniel Kuttner, Property Master; Cecil K. Merritt, Jr., Property Assistant
- Parts 1-18 – Florencia Martin, Set Decorator; Mick Flowers, Property Master
IDENTIFYING TWIN PEAKS PROPS AND SET DECORATIONS
The images below contains links to identified props or set decorations which are organized by the first time an item appears in the series or David Lynch’s 1992 film. There are times an object may appear in both the television series and the feature film. Special thank you to my fellow Twin Peaks Blog authors and prop enthusiasts for helping identify these items.
TWIN PEAKS PROPS – SEASON ONE
TWIN PEAKS PROPS – SEASON TWO
TWIN PEAKS PROPS – TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME
TWIN PEAKS PROPS – SEASON THREE (THE RETURN)
