This Fitzroy to Manly antique sideboard delivery for Tombo Co (Fitzroy, VIC) involved a c.1900 Chinese red-lacquered elm sideboard—approximately 230 × 45 × 90 cm—bound for Manly, NSW. Red lacquer shows every mark, so we focused on control: fully wrapped in two blankets for protection (one extra due to length), a slow, level carry, a measured gateway turn with a brief stand on its end (blankets stayed on), and deliberate final placement to keep the cabinet square.
How we protect antiques (and designer pieces)
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Plan the path: assess stairs, corners, tight halls, and parking distance before we lift.
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Protect access points: temporary guards for doors, floors and walls.
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Keep it level: long vintage joinery hates torsion—level carry prevents stress.
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Precise placement: soft set-downs and micro-adjustments to finish cleanly.
Who this service suits
Collectors, galleries, designers and premium retailers who need zero-drama handling for antiques, artisan timber or high-end installs.
Our regular lanes
We run Melbourne ⇄ Canberra ⇄ Sydney (including the Northern Beaches) with extended NSW coverage. See our service overview here: White-Glove Furniture Delivery.
Partner credit: Tombo Co (Fitzroy)
Sourced via Tombo Co, specialists in Chinese antiques and sideboards. Explore their collection here:
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