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🪑 Cost to move a antique furniture in Los Angeles, CA

Key facts

  • Single small piece (dresser, nightstand) (75-150 lb): $90–$125 for a local move in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Grandfather / longcase clock (150-250 lb): $145–$205 for a local move in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Large cabinet (armoire, wardrobe, china cabinet) (250-400 lb): $190–$270 for a local move in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Full antique furniture set / collection (varies): $235–$330 for a local move in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Each flight of stairs adds roughly $40.
  • Moving long-distance out of Los Angeles, CA? Price scales by distance instead — see the calculator below.

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.

Price by size in Los Angeles, CA

TypeTypical weightLocal estimate
Single small piece (dresser, nightstand)75-150 lb $90–$125
Grandfather / longcase clock150-250 lb $145–$205
Large cabinet (armoire, wardrobe, china cabinet)250-400 lb $190–$270
Full antique furniture set / collectionvaries $235–$330

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move a antique furniture in Los Angeles, CA?

For a typical local move in Los Angeles, CA, expect roughly $190–$270, depending on the exact size and access.

Does moving within Los Angeles, CA cost more than the national average?

Yes — Los Angeles, CA has above-average labor costs, so local moves here tend to run a bit higher than the national typical range.

What if I'm moving a antique furniture out of Los Angeles, CA long-distance?

Long-distance moves are priced by distance instead of a flat local rate — use the calculator below and switch to "Long-distance" with Los Angeles, CA as your origin.