Antiques aren’t just old furniture or collectibles they’re history, heritage, and often priceless. Whether it’s a 19th-century armoire, a family heirloom clock, or a delicate porcelain collection, transporting antique items requires precision, care, and expertise. We specialize in professional antique moving services in Chicago, ensuring your treasured items are moved safely and securely every time.

Why Trust Our Moving Company for Antique Moving in Chicago?

Relocating antiques is not like moving ordinary items. These pieces often have unique structural vulnerabilities, irreplaceable value, and require exceptional care. Our moving company is a top-rated moving company in Chicago known for our attention to detail and commitment to protecting your most valuable belongings.

Here’s why clients across Chicago trust us for antique relocations:

  • Specialized Experience: We’ve spent years handling high-value and fragile antiques for collectors, museums, galleries, and homeowners.
  • Custom Packing & Crating: We use industry-leading materials like padded blankets, shrink wrap, foam, and custom-built wooden crates.
  • White-Glove Service: Our movers wear gloves and handle each piece with the utmost care, from pickup to final placement.
  • Licensed & Insured: Your antiques are fully protected under our insurance, giving you complete peace of mind.
  • Climate-Controlled Transport: We offer climate-regulated trucks for items sensitive to heat, cold, or humidity.

Our Antique Moving Process

We understand that no two antique pieces are the same. Our customized antique moving process includes:

1. Pre-Move Consultation

We start with a detailed assessment—understanding the nature, age, condition, and specific handling needs of your antique items.

2. Custom Packing and Crating

Each item is carefully wrapped using soft padding, corner protectors, and high-density foam. Fragile or irregularly shaped pieces are crated using custom-built wooden boxes for optimal protection.

3. Safe Loading & Transportation

Our team uses dollies, straps, and liftgates to load your antiques into our well-maintained, air-ride suspension vehicles, minimizing vibrations during transit.

4. Delivery & Placement

Upon arrival, we carefully unpack and place each item exactly where you want it. We can also reassemble any disassembled furniture.

5. Secure Storage (Optional)

If your antiques need to be stored, we offer climate-controlled, monitored storage solutions in Chicago to preserve their condition.

Types of Antiques We Move

Our antique moving services cover a wide range of items, including:

  • Antique furniture (armoires, vanities, desks, dining sets)

  • China cabinets and delicate glassware

  • Fine art (paintings, framed works, sculptures)

  • Grandfather clocks and antique timepieces

  • Vintage musical instruments (violins, antique pianos)

  • Collectibles, heirlooms, and rare artifacts

From colonial-era dressers to modern collectibles, we treat each item as a one-of-a-kind piece of history.

Tips for Preparing Your Antiques for a Move

Before your moving day, here are a few helpful tips to prepare your antiques:

  •  Take Photos: Photograph each item from all angles for documentation and insurance purposes.

  • Get Appraisals: If your item is high-value, it’s worth getting it appraised for insurance.

  • Clear the Path: Ensure hallways and doorways are free from obstructions to prevent accidental bumps.

  • Label Fragile Pieces: Let us know which pieces are especially delicate or valuable so we can prioritize their care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my antique insured during the move?
 Yes. We provide basic coverage and also offer full-value protection plans for high-value items.

Can you disassemble and reassemble antique furniture?
 Absolutely. Our team is trained to carefully take apart and reassemble antique furniture with minimal risk.

Do you provide packing materials?
 Yes, we bring all necessary packing materials, including custom crates if needed.

Can you move antique pianos or clocks?
 Yes, we specialize in moving antique pianos, grandfather clocks, and other large specialty items.

Do you offer temporary storage for antiques?
 We do. Our climate-controlled storage units in Chicago are perfect for keeping antiques in pristine condition.