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.
| Type | Typical weight | Local estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Single small piece (dresser, nightstand) | 75-150 lb | $75โ$110 |
| Grandfather / longcase clock | 150-250 lb | $130โ$180 |
| Large cabinet (armoire, wardrobe, china cabinet) | 250-400 lb | $165โ$235 |
| Full antique furniture set / collection | varies | $205โ$290 |
For a typical local move in Riverside, CA, expect roughly $165โ$235, depending on the exact size and access.
Riverside, CA is close to the national average for mover labor costs, so prices track the typical range closely.
Long-distance moves are priced by distance instead of a flat local rate โ use the calculator below and switch to "Long-distance" with Riverside, CA as your origin.