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)

  • Plan the path: assess stairs, corners, tight halls, and parking distance before we lift.

  • Protect access points: temporary guards for doors, floors and walls.

  • Keep it level: long vintage joinery hates torsion—level carry prevents stress.

  • 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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Antique Chinese red-lacquered elm sideboard c.1900 delivered from Tombo Co (Fitzroy) to Manly—angled view showing lacquer patina and painted panels.

Fitzroy → Manly: c.1900 Chinese red-lacquered elm sideboard delivered for Tombo Co with full wrap, access protection and a level carry.

Front quarter view of antique Chinese sideboard c.1900—red lacquer with hand-painted panels—delivered for Tombo Co from Fitzroy to Manly

Art meets logistics: red lacquer + century-old joinery moved with museum-level care

Side profile of antique red-lacquered elm sideboard showing cabinet joinery and protected access route during delivery to Manly

Protected access, measured turns, soft set-downs—our standard for antiques and designer pieces.

Chinese red-lacquered elm sideboard c.1900 positioned against feature wall after delivery to Manly by Phil’s Furniture Freighters

Precise placement at destination—no torsion, no scuffs, no drama.