We regularly ship antiques and large furniture from the UK to customers in the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Europe. Every piece is professionally packed and export-crated to protect it in transit.

Where we ship

• United States: Nationwide delivery via our hub cities New York (NY) and Los Angeles (LA). We can arrange final-mile delivery from these hubs to your address.
  
• United Arab Emirates: Dubai and the wider UAE via our local delivery partners.
• Europe: local delivery via European couriers.
  

What our shipping quotes include

• Collection from our UK showroom or storage
• Professional packing and custom timber crating when required
• Export documents and handover to the carrier
• Freight to the destination hub (NY or LA in the USA; Dubai in the UAE)
• Carrier’s standard liability cover
  

What isn’t included (charged separately if needed)

• Optional Loss & Damage cover: 2% of the item value (recommended)
  
• Customs duties, import taxes/VAT, and clearance fees in the destination country
  
• Extra services at delivery
  
• Storage at destination if delivery can’t be scheduled
  

Default terms: DAP (Delivered At Place) unless we agree otherwise in writing.

Example prices to USA hubs

Prices include collection, professional crating and shipment to the hub city only. They exclude optional Loss & Damage cover (2% of item value) and any customs duties, taxes or clearance fees.

New York (by air)

Cupboard £1,765

Large Drawers £1,690

Armchair £869

Los Angeles (by air)

Cupboard £1,905

Large Drawers £1,800

Armchair £940

Important: These guide prices are subject to change due to carrier capacity, fuel surcharges and seasonality. If you’re shipping multiple items together, consolidated or bulk shipments can often reduce the per-item rate compared with a single piece—ask us for a combined quote.

Need delivery beyond NY/LA? Ask for a door-to-door quote from the nearest hub.

Typical lead times (guide, not a guarantee)

• Crating & dispatch: 5–10 UK business days after payment
  
• Freight to USA hubs: ~3–6 weeks (sea) or ~5–10 business days (air, when suitable)
  
• Freight to Dubai: ~3–6 weeks (sea) or ~1–3 weeks (air, when suitable)
  
• Final-mile delivery: usually 3–10 business days after customs clearance
  

Your written quote will confirm the best current method and estimated timeline for your piece and route.

Delivery service levels

• Threshold: Inside first door/ground floor.
  
• White-glove: Room-of-choice placement, packaging removal. Stairs or complex access may incur surcharges.
  

Access & preparation (important)

Tell us about stairs, narrow doors/hallways, elevators, loading restrictions, or a required COI. We’ll factor this into your quote and arrange the right crew.

Insurance & claims

• Optional Loss & Damage cover: 2% of the item purchase price.
  
• On delivery, please inspect before signing. Note any concerns on the paperwork and photograph the packaging and item.
  
• Keep all packaging and contact us within 48 hours if something isn’t right so we can assist with the claim process.
  

Customs & taxes

Import duties, taxes/VAT and clearance fees are set by your local customs authority and paid by the buyer. Your carrier or customs broker will advise the amounts and collect them directly from you. (Antiques over 100 years are often treated differently from newer “vintage” items; your broker will classify the item and confirm any concessions where applicable.)

Returns for international orders

Because our items are large, unique and often 100+ years old, we do not accept returns on international shipments. Please review all photos, descriptions and dimensions carefully before purchase, and feel free to request additional images or a video.

This policy applies to orders delivered outside the UK and is stated in addition to any non-excludable rights you may have under local law.

U.S. tariff note:

Since April 2025, many imports face a 10% baseline U.S. tariff, which sits on top of any normal duty/VAT and can change over time. We ship DAP (seller ships to your city/address; you pay import charges) and always use licensed customs brokers: they classify your item (antiques 100+ years are usually duty-free under HTS 9706, but the separate 10% tariff may still apply), calculate all charges, and handle the paperwork. You’ll be told about any extra amounts by the broker or carrier once your shipment reaches the U.S., typically before customs release and final delivery, and payment is collected by them directly.

How to get a quote

1. Share the item link, delivery address, access details and whether you’d like Loss & Damage cover (2%).
   
2. We’ll send a fixed quote with the service level, lead time and any access-related charges. Quotes are usually valid for 30 days.
   
3. Approve and pay to book your shipment. We’ll confirm dates and keep you updated at each milestone.