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๐Ÿช‘ Cost to move a antique furniture

$165 โ€“ $235 typical local move ยท Large cabinet (armoire, wardrobe, china cabinet)

Key facts

  • A local move of a antique furniture typically costs $165โ€“$235 (Large cabinet (armoire, wardrobe, china cabinet), no stairs).
  • A long-distance move (~800 miles) is usually closer to $1,445โ€“$2,040.
  • Each flight of stairs typically adds about $40.
  • Antique furniture combines two cost drivers most movers charge extra for: real weight (solid wood, marble tops, cast iron) and fragility (veneer, glass, aged joints, clock mechanisms). Specialty movers pad, crate and blanket-wrap rather than shrink-wrap.

Cost by size / type

TypeTypical weightLocal move
Single small piece (dresser, nightstand)75-150 lb $75โ€“$110
Grandfather / longcase clock150-250 lb $130โ€“$180
Large cabinet (armoire, wardrobe, china cabinet)250-400 lb $165โ€“$235
Full antique furniture set / collectionvaries $205โ€“$290

Cost by city

Local labor rates shift the price a bit from metro to metro. Pick a city for a specific estimate:

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move a antique furniture?

A local move typically runs $165โ€“$235, depending on size/type and stairs. Long-distance moves (roughly 800 miles) are usually more like $1,445โ€“$2,040.

What drives the price up or down?

Mainly the item's size/weight class, how many flights of stairs or how difficult the access is, and โ€” for long-distance moves โ€” the distance. Local labor rates in your city also shift the price a bit.

Can I move a antique furniture myself?

You can for the lightest, smallest items, but most antique furniture pieces in the medium-to-heavy classes need specialized equipment (dollies, straps, disassembly tools) and 2+ experienced movers to avoid injury or damage.