Fragility and age
Antique furniture is fragile — one careless lift can damage 150-year-old joints.
Antique removals & fine art transport
Specialist Antique Furniture Delivery — Two-Person Crew, UK-Wide From £49
- From £49
- UK-Wide
Prices from
From £49
No crating required
Auction house collection
Same-day slots
What makes antique furniture delivery different
Antique furniture is not the same as modern flatpack. Four factors make specialist handling essential.
Irreplaceability
Antiques cannot be recreated if damaged. Every scratch, chip, or crush permanently reduces monetary and sentimental value.
Finish sensitivity
Delicate finishes need proper blankets — never bare straps.
Awkward dimensions
Large antiques need two handlers and careful manoeuvring through tight spaces.
Our handlers carry specialist blanket wrap, edge guards, furniture dollies, and corner padding on every job — white glove delivery as standard.
UK Coverage
Antique Removals Across the UK — London to Edinburgh
Giant Van provides antique furniture delivery and collection across the whole of the United Kingdom. Key service areas include London (all postcodes), Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Oxford, Bath, Brighton, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Canterbury, Nottingham, and York. We regularly collect from regional auction houses in Hampshire, Kent, the Cotswolds, and the Home Counties, and deliver nationwide including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
For auction house collections in London — including Bonhams Knightsbridge, Christie's South Kensington, and Sotheby's New Bond Street — we co-ordinate directly within each saleroom's collection window. Same-week collection is available; WhatsApp us at +44 7414 655129 to confirm availability.
Our antique furniture handling method
Every antique delivery follows the same four-stage protocol, no exceptions.
Step 1
Before loading
- Visual assessment for pre-existing damage, recorded in writing on the job sheet
- Timestamped digital photographs taken at point of collection
- Customer or auction house representative shown the condition record before we move the item
Step 2
Loading
- Two handlers trained in specialist furniture handling at all times — no sliding, dragging, or tilting without a second pair of hands
- Corner protectors and edge guards applied to all vulnerable points
- Complete blanket-wrapping from the floor up before any movement begins
Step 3
In transit
- Professional furniture straps prevent lateral movement inside the van
- No other items stacked on top of antiques
- Antiques padded away from metal van walls throughout the journey
Step 4
At delivery
- Timestamped photograph taken as the item is unwrapped at destination
- Placed precisely where requested — we do not leave items in hallways
- Customer sign-off on condition before we leave the property
What We Cover
Antique Removals, Fine Art Shipping & White Glove Delivery
Whether you need antique removals from a private home, fine art shipping across the UK, or white glove delivery between dealers and auction houses, Giant Van handles the full journey.
We regularly service:
Private sellers and buyers
eBay, Vinterior, 1stDibs, Selency, and private treaty sales.
Auction house buyers
Winning bidders at major and regional salerooms requiring prompt collection within the vendor's window.
Antique dealers
Trade deliveries between galleries, fairs, and customer addresses.
Antique fair exhibitors
Ardingly, Kempton, Newark, and Olympia loading and unloading.
Antique house clearance
Collecting lots following house clearance or probate sales.
Interior designers
Fragile, high-value pieces delivered to client properties with white-glove placement.
Antiques we regularly deliver
Dining and occasional
Antique tables, dining chairs, carver chairs, writing desks, bureaux, davenports, side tables, console tables, and occasional chairs.
Storage and bedroom
Antique wardrobes, armoires, chest of drawers, linen presses, bedsteads, tallboys, blanket boxes, and dressing tables.
Upholstered pieces
Antique sofas, Chesterfields, chaises longues, wingback chairs, ottomans, and button-back settees.
Specialist items
Grandfather clocks, mirrors, glass cabinets, secretaires & bookcases.
Fine art and decorative
Antique transport and art transport for paintings, mirrors, sculptures & ceramics — handled with fine art courier-level care.
Collection from auction houses and antique dealers
Giant Van collects from Bonhams, Christie's, Sotheby's, Duke's, Dreweatts, Lyon & Turnbull, Cheffins, Tennants, Gorringes, and hundreds of regional salerooms across England, Scotland, and Wales.
We co-ordinate directly with the auction house within their collection window. For urgent or same-week auction house collection, WhatsApp us at +44 7414 655129 as early as possible — same-day slots are available subject to route capacity.
For antique auction houses near you, we can advise on collection logistics regardless of which saleroom holds your lot.
Antique furniture delivery pricing
Scenario
Single piece, local (<30 miles)
Single piece, regional (30–100 miles)
Single piece, long distance (100+ miles)
Multiple pieces, local
Auction house collection + delivery
Same-day antique delivery
Fine art courier-level care (high-value items)
Starting Price
From £49
From £89
From £149
From £79/hr (2 men)
From £89 (local)
From £99
POA
Single piece, local (<30 miles)
From £49
Single piece, regional (30–100 miles)
From £89
Single piece, long distance (100+ miles)
From £149
Multiple pieces, local
From £79/hr (2 men)
Auction house collection + delivery
From £89 (local)
Same-day antique delivery
From £99
Fine art courier-level care (high-value items)
POA
All prices include a two-man team and fuel. No surcharge for stair access to second floor. Third floor and above without a lift — advise us at booking. For fine art and high-value (POA) jobs, WhatsApp us directly for a tailored quote.
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Antique furniture storage in London and across the UK
Need to hold your antique between collection and delivery? We offer short-term storage options for antiques in London and at regional hubs, with items kept in padded, climate-stable environments — not open warehouses. Storage for antiques in London is available from a minimum of one week.
Antique Removals: Frequently Asked Questions
How much do antique removals and fine art shipping cost in the UK?
Pricing for antique furniture delivery depends on what you are moving, how far, and what packaging and insurance the job needs. Single-piece local deliveries start from £49; regional and long-distance jobs price up from there. Multi-piece local moves price per hour. For high-value fine art or pieces that need bespoke crating, we discuss requirements and quote directly.
Do you provide packaging materials or should I pack items myself?
We provide all wrapping materials — blankets, corner guards, edge protectors, and tie-down straps. Most antique furniture moves do not require crating, which is why our standard service includes no crating. For sculpture and framed works that genuinely need a rigid case, custom crating is discussed and quoted separately.
How far in advance should I book?
For standard moves, a week's notice is usually enough. For complex collections, international movements, or moves needing custom crating, allow three to four weeks. Contact us early and we will advise on realistic timelines.
Can you move items from auction houses?
Yes. We regularly collect from Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams, and regional auction houses across the UK. We also deliver to auction rooms for consignment.
What insurance cover do you offer?
We offer tiered coverage from standard goods-in-transit to bespoke agreed value policies underwritten by fine art specialists. We confirm coverage applicable to your job in writing before collection. For high-value items, we'll discuss your requirements and recommend appropriate cover.
Do you handle antique clocks and barometers?
Yes. These items need specific handling because of their mechanisms. We transport clock movements separately where needed and understand the care required for mercury-containing barometers.
Can you store items between moves?
We transport to secure storage facilities across the UK. We do not operate storage units ourselves, but we work with climate-controlled facilities suited to fine art and antiques.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, from central London to the Scottish Highlands. For international movements, we coordinate with specialist partners.
Do you offer antique furniture delivery insurance?
Yes. Insurance for antique furniture delivery is tiered: standard goods-in-transit cover applies to most jobs, while high-value or fragile pieces can be covered under agreed-value policies with fine art specialists. We confirm the coverage applicable to your job in writing before collection.