What does it cost to transport an antique piece of furniture?

The cost of an antiques transport depends on size, weight, distance and the packing material required. As a rule, we offer a transparent fixed price after a free survey. That way you have full control of the costs, with no hidden extra fees throughout the entire move.

Is antique furniture insured during transport?

Household goods are subject to statutory liability under § 451e HGB: at most €620 per cubic metre of loading space occupied by the piece of furniture. For a valuable chest of drawers, that is often too little. For valuable individual pieces we therefore recommend special insurance at actual value, which you arrange in advance with us or your insurer. Photos of the condition before the move help if damage occurs.

How long does it take to transport antique furniture?

The duration of a furniture transport depends on the distance and the packing effort. For a regional move, delivery is usually possible within a day, whereas a long-distance move can take several days. We will inform you in advance of the exact schedule for your project.

Do I need to have my antique furniture cleaned before the move?

Professional cleaning is not strictly necessary before an antiques transport , but it can be useful for documenting the condition before transport. We recommend carefully dusting delicate surfaces before our packing teams start securing them professionally. That way you start from a clean initial condition.

Can very large antique pieces be transported too?

Of course we also transport large antique furniture such as wardrobes, chests of drawers or display cabinets. If necessary, we dismantle parts professionally to optimise transport and safety. Our vehicles and equipment are designed for bulky and heavy antiques.

How far in advance should I plan the transport?

For a smooth furniture transport , we recommend planning at least two to three weeks in advance, especially for a long-distance move . That leaves enough time for a thorough survey, individual packing solutions and coordinating the delivery date. Short-notice requests are also possible, subject to availability.

Do you also offer shared loads for antique furniture?

Yes, we offer a shared load for single antique pieces, provided there is capacity available. Your furniture is packed separately and transported protected, to prevent damage from other cargo. This option is particularly suitable for cost-conscious customers with individual pieces.

How are delicate furniture parts dismantled?

When dismantling antique furniture , our specialists proceed extremely carefully so as not to damage historic fittings and delicate joints. Every part is labelled and packed individually, so that reassembly later goes smoothly. This care is especially crucial for antique display cabinets and secretary desks.

What happens if antique furniture is damaged in transport?

Check your antique furniture immediately on delivery. Report visible damage at the latest on the day after delivery and hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB), ideally in writing with photos. Compensation is paid within the scope of statutory liability or any additional insurance agreed.

Do you also transport climate-sensitive antiques?

Solid wood furniture and veneers react to sharp changes in temperature and humidity. We plan short standing times and pad well; at the destination the pieces should acclimatise slowly. Whether climate-controlled transport is necessary is something we clarify during the survey – for museum pieces or very delicate antiques we recommend a fine-art shipper.

In which regions do you offer antique furniture transport?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and transport antique furniture in Berlin and throughout Germany. You can see which places we cover under locations . We include the journey in the fixed price, which you receive after the survey.

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Transporting Antique Furniture

Q: How is antique furniture protected during transport?

When transporting antique furniture , we use multi-layer blankets, bubble wrap and, for particularly fragile pieces, wooden crates. Delicate surfaces such as veneers or inlays get their own padding, without adhesive tape touching the wood. Every part is secured individually. That way we considerably reduce the risk of scratches or transport damage.

Transporting antique furniture takes a delicate touch, expertise and the utmost care – we bring your heirlooms safely to their destination.

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Moving antiques

Transporting antique furniture: veneer, inlays, wooden crate

Moving heirlooms safely

Unsere Firma Transporting antique furniture: pad items individually, remove top sections, photograph the condition and insure the value appropriately.

Antique furniture often consists of pieces handed down over generations that have far more than material value. When transporting antiques, we therefore use multi-layer blankets, bubble wrap and, for delicate parts, sturdy wooden crates. The weak points of historic furniture are above all inlays, veneers, loose fittings and delicate carvings – we pad them individually and prefer to carry large pieces with two or three people. That way your antique piece arrives at its new home undamaged.

Record the condition of every antique piece with photos before transport – that way any damage can be clearly attributed later. Statutory liability for a move is limited to €620 per cubic metre of loading space (§ 451e HGB); for valuable pieces, special insurance at actual value is therefore advisable, which we can include on request. For a private move with historic furniture we offer a free advance survey in which we calculate the effort involved. Find out more about our services under private move.

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A fixed price for your antiques transport

Transparent, safe and with no hidden costs

Request a fixed price for transporting your antique furniture – with no nasty surprises at the end. After a free survey you receive a binding quote listing packing, staff and any additional insurance you require. Call us on 01625978461 to discuss your antiques transport.

Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.

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MAXIMUM CARE

How we move antique furniture

Care & fair prices

When transporting antique furniture, every move of the hand counts: we remove top sections, glass doors and drawers, pad veneers and edges individually and secure everything against slipping in the vehicle. Liability is governed by the statutory rules under the HGB; on request you can additionally insure valuable pieces at their actual value. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle transports in Berlin and throughout Germany at a fixed price after a survey. For museum pieces or climate-sensitive art, we openly recommend a specialist fine-art shipper.

Packaging

Blankets, edge protection and, if needed, a wooden crate – every antique piece is packed individually according to its material and shape.

Dismantling

We remove and label top sections, glass doors and drawers so that your secretary desk or display cabinet travels more lightly and safely.

Stairwell

In Berlin's period buildings with narrow stairs, we protect banisters and walls – and check in advance whether a furniture lift makes more sense for the wardrobe.

Furniture Transport

In the vehicle, antique furniture stands upright, padded and strapped down – separated from heavy loads that could damage it during transport.

CAREFULLY PLANNED

Our services at a glance

The value of antique furniture cannot be measured in euros alone; it often reflects family history and craftsmanship. That is why we place the greatest emphasis on care and individual attention with every antiques transport.

Reliable moving service

We allow enough time for packing – with antique furniture, haste is the most common cause of scratches and breakages.

Safe handling

Delicate pieces are loaded last and unloaded first, so that they spend as little time as possible in the vehicle.

Clear communication

During the survey we discuss each valuable piece individually: weight, weak points, dismantling and the right protection during transport.

Structured move planning

We check door widths, stairs and lifts at both addresses before we move a wardrobe or a display cabinet.

Flexible support

If your new home is not ready yet, we store antique furniture temporarily in dry, protected conditions and deliver it later.

In the right place

At the destination we reattach top sections and fittings, put the furniture in its place and take the packing material away with us.

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Little to move? Part load!

Ideal for just a few pieces of furniture

Even with a shared load, antique pieces are padded and strapped separately for transport. That way you usually pay less for a single chest of drawers, a trunk or a secretary desk than for your own lorry – with no compromise on securing the load.

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From
planning to assembly

We take care of every detail

When it comes to transporting antique furniture, there are many aspects to consider, from the right packing to the route. We advise you on dismantling delicate components, protecting against fluctuations in temperature and humidity and insuring the value appropriately. For a long-distance move with antique furniture, too, we carefully plan how everything is secured in the vehicle – find out more under long-distance moves. That way your valuable pieces move without damage.

Planning safe and relaxed

A list of the valuable pieces with photos, dimensions and known weak points makes your private move or senior move with antiques easy to plan and helps later if any damage occurs.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and, if needed, a furniture lift, even heavy baroque wardrobes and tall cabinets get through narrow stairwells in Berlin's period buildings.

Costs, timing and special cases

For single heirlooms, a shared load or a furniture taxi is often cheaper than a whole lorry – what matters are fixed time windows and secure strapping.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about transporting antique furniture

Answers about packing, costs, liability, dismantling, climate and shared loads.

When transporting antique furniture, we use multi-layer blankets, bubble wrap and, for particularly fragile pieces, wooden crates. Delicate surfaces such as veneers or inlays get their own padding, without adhesive tape touching the wood. Every part is secured individually. That way we considerably reduce the risk of scratches or transport damage.

Professional packing for antique furniture

Packing antique furniture requires special materials such as moleskin blankets, corner protectors and sturdy cardboard to protect against knocks and scratches. Delicate surfaces such as veneers or marquetry are never wrapped directly in adhesive tape or stretch film, but are first protected with blankets or tissue paper. Find out more under packing service.

For particularly fragile items we use custom-made wooden crates that provide extra protection during transport. That way we make sure every detail of your heirloom is preserved.

Transport and logistics for historic furniture

When transporting antique furniture, we plan the route so that the vehicle does not stand still for longer than necessary. In the cargo area the pieces are placed upright, padded and secured against slipping with straps.

When loading and unloading, we carry heavy pieces with several people and lift them by their sturdy parts, never by top sections or decorative mouldings. On request we take care of assembly at the new location. After transport in cold weather, let solid wood furniture acclimatise in the room first before removing the film.

Moving costs – an overview for your planning

Number of rooms	Price from
1 room	€339
2 rooms	€599
3 rooms	€884
4 rooms	€1,344
House/villa	individual quote

For long-distance moves: from €4.15 per kilometre. Arrange a free survey now!

Price factors at a glance

Moving volume
Kilometres (from €4.15/km)
Floor and lift situation
Parking restriction zone if required
Optional: furniture assembly, shared load

These services we offer

These are the services we offer

Our team stands by your side at every step of your move.

Move with assembly – we take over the complete set-up: Move with assembly
Business move – planning certainty for your company: Business move
Clearance – for a clean fresh start: Clearance
Home move – personal and flexible: Home move
Part load – the cheap way to the new home: Part load
Furniture transport – for single pieces too: Furniture transport

Long-distance moves nationwide – from Berlin

For long-distance moves with antique furniture, securing the load in the vehicle is what counts – we drive nationwide from Berlin. Details of the process under long-distance moves, destinations in the locations overview.

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