From a single chair to a dining room set
If you need a dining room set and a sectional shipped, we can do that. If you need one nightstand sent to a granddaughter's first apartment, we can do that too. Furniture shipping is a big part of what families ask us for during estate distribution, downsizing, and a parent's move into assisted living, and every piece gets the same care.
Pieces families commonly ask us to ship include:
- Dining tables and chairs, buffets, and china cabinets
- Sofas, sectionals, and recliners
- Dressers, chests, nightstands, and bed frames
- Desks, bookcases, and secretaries
- Rocking chairs, cedar chests, and hope chests
- Antique and heirloom pieces (see antique and art shipping)
What's included
- A no-cost meeting to look at what needs to go and where.
- A personalized quote for packing and shipping each piece.
- Pickup from your parent's house, condo, or residence.
- Careful packing chosen for the piece, its finish, and its journey, including custom wooden crating for fragile or high-value pieces.
- Delivery arrangements to the recipient's home. We specialize in white glove service.
Fragile or high-value pieces
Glass-front cabinets, mirrors, marble tops, antiques, and heirloom clocks need more protection than a sturdy dresser. For pieces like these, we offer custom wooden crating built around the item. Not every piece needs a crate, so ask us about your specific item and we'll recommend the right packing. See antique and art shipping and crating.
Sending furniture to another state
If the furniture is headed out of Florida, to a relative in another state or across the country, see shipping furniture to another state for how we handle long-distance shipments to one or several family members.
Is it worth shipping? Questions to ask
Shipping a large piece across the country is an investment, and it's fair to ask whether it makes sense. Think about:
- Meaning. Is this a piece someone truly wants, or one people feel guilty letting go of?
- Fit. Will it fit the recipient's home, stairs, and doorways? Measuring now saves headaches later.
- Condition. Older pieces with loose joints or fragile veneer may need extra attention. Tell us about any concerns.
- Cost to replace. For everyday furniture, compare the quote with buying new. For heirlooms, the comparison usually isn't about money.
We'll give you a personalized quote so your family can decide with real numbers.
Tips for preparing furniture
- Empty drawers and cabinets, and set aside the contents. They may need to ship separately.
- Note any existing damage or repairs, and photograph pieces before pickup.
- Let us know about glass tops, mirrors, marble, or removable parts.
- Tell us about access at both ends, such as stairs, elevators, gated communities, or condo rules.
Furniture going to several people
When furniture from one home is going to more than one family member, we organize the shipment by recipient. Learn more about shipping to multiple heirs.
Why families ship furniture instead of selling it
Sometimes the practical choice and the right choice aren't the same. Families ship furniture for many reasons: a piece was handmade by a grandparent, it's the bed a parent slept in for decades, or a grown child simply always loved it. Others ship good-quality pieces because the alternative is selling them for very little and buying something new. Whatever your reason, we'll help you get the piece there with care.