Antique furniture and vintage pieces require more care than standard modern furniture — older wood is more brittle, finishes are delicate, joints can loosen, and some pieces are irreplaceable.
Document everything first. Photograph every piece from multiple angles before the movers arrive. Note any existing damage. This protects you if anything occurs in transit.
Remove all hardware. Take off drawer pulls, locks, and decorative hardware. Wrap each piece in a labeled plastic bag and tape it inside the drawer.
Empty all drawers and cabinets. Drawers with items add stress to old joints. Remove everything.
Wrap in acid-free materials first. Before standard moving blankets, use acid-free tissue paper or clean cotton muslin. Never let standard tape touch antique surfaces — it can pull off finish.
Marble-top tables: Marble must be removed from the base and transported separately, standing vertically. Never lay marble flat — it can crack from vibration.
Mirrors: Large antique mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard and moving blankets and stored vertically. Never lay flat.
Grandfather clocks: Remove pendulums and weights, wrap separately. Transport the clock body without them.
Upholstered antiques: Original fabric is irreplaceable. Wrap tightly in clean cotton to prevent snagging.
Standard moving liability ($0.60/lb) is completely inadequate. A 20-lb antique worth $3,000 would be covered for just $12. Options: declared value coverage (1–2% of value), your homeowner's/renter's policy, or specialty fine art insurance.
Best Movers LA handles antiques and heirlooms throughout Los Angeles with proper wrapping materials. Call (213) 676-9460.
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