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Boston: Shipping Estate and Antique Furniture

December 29, 2010 by admin

Shipping Single Pieces of Antique Furniture

Antiques are, by their nature, irreplaceable.  There’s no way to get another hutch that’s been in your family for four generations, no matter how long you look.  So when it comes time to ship your single pieces of antique furniture, you want to make sure the job is done properly.

The first step in shipping your antique or estate furniture is to inspect and document your furniture’s condition.  Take pictures.  Pay attention to any loose parts: shelves, drawers, doors, and sliding panels need special attention.  Your shipping company will need to know about any integrity issues to make sure your furniture is packaged properly for shipping.   This inspection is helpful when insuring your shipment.  You want to make sure your valuables are adequately covered!

Make sure that your furniture is empty. You don’t want to ship bureaus with clothing in the drawers, for example.  Emptying furniture reduces the weight of the load.  The contents of drawers and compartments can shift wildly while in transit, potentially damaging your antique furniture from the inside out.  Have the contents packed and shipped separately.  Your Boston packaging and shipping company can assist you with this.

Despite what you may have heard, do not tape or tie your furniture shut.  Tape can damage the finish. Your Boston moving company will secure your furniture using methods designed to protect the integrity of your furniture and keep it looking great.

Custom Crating for Antique Furniture

The best way to ship antique furniture involves the use of specially designed and constructed crates.  These crates are built specifically for your items, individually designed to cushion and cradle your items throughout the shipping process.  Crates are built to comply with carrier regulations and to best protect your items from the environment while in transit.  When appropriate, foam in place technology is used to provide the ultimate in protection for your antique furniture.

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"My mother was living in a retirement community in Massachusetts. After she passed, there were three groups of items that needed to go to three different locations. One of those groups contained a large china cabinet. This had much sentimental value for me but it needed refinishing before having it shipped to my home in Virginia. I was referred to Boston Pack and Ship. They advised me to ship it directly to a refinisher to save me from having to move the cabinet one more time. Boston Pack and Ship stored the china cabinet while I searched for a refinisher near my home. Long story short, I found a refinisher here in Virginia and Boston Pack and Ship prepared the china cabinet for delivery. It arrived safe and sound to the refinisher on schedule who said it was ‘beautifully wrapped and protected'. I can't thank Bill and Boston Pack and Ship enough for their help in getting my china cabinet to me safely. Most importantly, they were caring and patient at a difficult time in my life."
Mindy Loisel, Virginia
James Perry5/26/2023
I used Boston Pack and Ship to send an antique piece of furniture from Boston to Sedona, AZ. I can't say enough about their service and the quality of the packing. Item arrived on the day they said it would and was in pristine condition. Easy to work with and great customer service. Highly recommend.
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David Baker4/26/2021
I hired Boston Pack and Ship to move two items from my storage unit in the Boston area to my home in Florida. Gene Sullivan was 110% responsive. He picked up the items on time, packed them expertly; and they arrived in perfect condition about ten days after pick up. I could not ask for better service. Five stars is not enough!
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Casey Movers4/26/2018
We at Casey Movers do not hesitate to refer our customers to this business for shipments we do not think we are best suited for (smaller inter-state shipments under 3,000lbs, etc). Have had great feedback from clients that have utilized this service. Thank you from all at Casey Movers for providing top notch service and have a great new year!
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