Furniture Shipping & Crating in Austin, Texas
Austin's specialist in furniture shipping and crating. We build every crate in-house at our Austin shop, and provide white-glove pickup, expert disassembly, and precision reassembly for designer, antique, and heavy furniture — locally and nationwide.
Why Austin Crate & Freight for Furniture Shipping?
We are not a moving company — we are a specialty shipping and crating company based in Austin, Texas. That distinction matters when you are protecting something valuable.
White-Glove Service
Premium handling from pickup to placement, ensuring your luxury furniture receives the care it deserves.
Expert Assembly
Professional disassembly before shipping and precise reassembly at your destination.
Protective Wrapping
Multi-layer protection with premium blankets, shrink wrap, and custom crating when needed.
Scratch-Free Guarantee
Specialized equipment and techniques to ensure zero damage during transport.
Inside Delivery
We place furniture exactly where you want it, not just at your doorstep.
Debris Removal
We remove all packing materials and dispose of them responsibly.
Custom Furniture Crating — Built In-House
Most shipping companies wrap furniture in blankets and hope for the best. We go further. For valuable, fragile, or oversized furniture, we build a custom wood crate around your piece — engineered to its exact dimensions — right here at our Austin, Texas shop.
Our shop runs a Safety Speed 6400 vertical panel saw that cuts every panel to within 1/32" accuracy. That means your crate fits tight, closes flush, and protects your furniture the way museum-quality shipping demands.
- Crates built to your furniture's exact dimensions
- Interior foam blocking and padding included
- Screw-closure lids for easy inspection at delivery
- Moisture-resistant plywood — no warping in Texas heat
- Suitable for LTL freight, air freight, and international shipping
When Do You Need a Furniture Crate?
Antique or heirloom pieces
Irreplaceable items need hard-shell protection — not just blankets.
LTL freight or cross-country shipping
Multiple handling points mean higher impact risk without a solid crate.
International or air freight
Customs and air carriers require ISPM-15 compliant crating.
Oversized or awkward pieces
Custom crates stabilize irregular shapes that standard carriers cannot handle.
High-value designer furniture
Your investment deserves more than a cardboard box.
Furniture We Ship & Crate in Austin
If it is worth something to you, it is worth crating properly.
Designer Sofas & Sectionals
Luxury seating from top brands — properly wrapped and crated
Learn more →Antique & Heirloom Furniture
Period-correct handling for furniture that cannot be replaced
Learn more →Dining Tables & Sets
Large tables, chairs, buffets, and china cabinets
Learn more →Bedroom Furniture
Platform beds, sleigh beds, dressers, and armoires
Learn more →Custom & Handmade Pieces
One-of-a-kind builds by local Austin craftsmen
Learn more →Executive & Office Furniture
Desks, conference tables, and credenzas
Learn more →Oversized & Heavy Furniture
Pieces too large or heavy for standard carriers
Learn more →Outdoor & Patio Furniture
Teak, wrought iron, and high-end outdoor collections
Learn more →Our Furniture Shipping & Crating Process
From your Austin home or business to anywhere in the country — here is how we do it.
Free Quote & Assessment
Call (512) 240-9818 or fill out our contact form. We assess your furniture, ask the right questions, and give you an honest quote — no surprises.
Pickup Anywhere in Greater Austin
Our crew arrives with the right equipment: moving blankets, dollies, straps, and lift-gate trucks. We cover Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and surrounding areas.
Expert Disassembly
For beds, sectionals, and large case pieces, we carefully disassemble using proper techniques — hardware is bagged and labeled so nothing gets lost.
Custom Crating or Premium Wrapping
Valuable or fragile pieces get a custom wood crate built in our Austin shop. Other pieces receive multi-layer furniture blankets and stretch wrap.
Secure Transport
Furniture rides in our climate-controlled trucks — fully padded and strapped. For long-haul, we use insured LTL freight carriers with specialty freight experience.
Reassembly & White-Glove Delivery
We place and reassemble your furniture exactly where you want it, remove all packing materials, and leave your space clean.
Furniture Shipping & Crating Across Greater Austin
We serve the entire Austin metro area. If you are not sure whether we cover your location, just call — we almost certainly do.
Furniture Shipping & Crating — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does furniture shipping and crating cost in Austin, Texas?
Local furniture shipping in Austin typically starts at $200–$500 depending on size, weight, and whether crating is needed. Custom furniture crating starts around $150–$400 depending on dimensions. Long-distance furniture freight is priced by weight-class and destination. Call (512) 240-9818 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Do you build custom furniture crates in Austin?
Yes — we build every crate in-house at our Austin, Texas shop. We do not order generic crates or use cardboard. Each crate is built to the exact dimensions of your furniture piece, with interior foam blocking and a screw-closure lid for easy inspection.
Can you ship antique furniture without damaging it?
Absolutely. Antique furniture is one of our specialties. We use period-correct handling techniques, avoid adhesives or materials that could damage finishes, and build custom crates for pieces that cannot be padded adequately. Our team is trained in proper disassembly for antique joinery.
Do you offer furniture pickup in Austin?
Yes. We offer free furniture pickup throughout Greater Austin and surrounding communities including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Kyle, and Buda. Our crew arrives with all necessary equipment — no trip to a drop-off location required.
Can you ship furniture across the country from Austin?
Yes. We ship furniture from Austin to all 50 states. For long-distance shipments we use fully insured specialty LTL freight carriers experienced with high-value goods. Crating is strongly recommended for cross-country furniture shipments.
What is the difference between furniture shipping and furniture moving?
Furniture movers handle local household moves and are optimized for volume and speed. We are a specialty shipping company — we focus on single valuable pieces or small jobs where craftsmanship and protection are the priority. We crate, wrap, and ship furniture the same way museums ship fine art.
Furniture Specialist Services
Every furniture type has its own shipping challenges. We specialize in all of them — click to learn about your specific piece.
Luxury Sofas & Sectionals
RH, Natuzzi, Roche Bobois, and custom sectionals — fabric and leather-safe wrapping, modular disassembly, and white-glove placement.
Dining Tables & Sets
Large solid-wood, live-edge, glass-top, and extension tables — leg removal, separate glass crating, and chair bundling.
Bedroom Furniture
Beds, dressers, armoires, and complete bedroom sets — full disassembly, mirror crating, and reassembly at delivery.
Designer Chairs
Eames, Herman Miller, Knoll, and Barcelona chairs — geometry-specific crating for exposed frames and delicate upholstery.
Cabinets & Credenzas
Media credenzas, china cabinets, sideboards, and display cabinets — glass panel protection and door-securing crating.
Grandfather Clocks
Pendulum removal, weight packaging, chime rod padding, and tall-case crating for floor clocks and longcase movements.
Marble & Stone Furniture
Marble dining tables, travertine tops, granite surfaces — weight-rated crating, edge protection, and top/base separation.
Antique & Heirloom Furniture
Museum-safe techniques for period furniture — no adhesives on antique finishes, custom joinery-aware disassembly.
Antique Furniture Shipping TX
Texas-wide and nationwide shipping for antique dealers, auction houses, and private collectors.
Custom & Handmade Furniture
One-of-a-kind pieces from Austin artisans and custom woodworkers — shipping your custom piece like it was made to be shipped.
Executive Office Furniture
Executive desks, credenzas, conference tables, and high-value workstations — professional crating for office relocations.
Outdoor & Patio Furniture
Heavy teak, wrought iron, and luxury outdoor sets — protected shipping for weather-grade and designer patio pieces.
Oversized & Heavy Furniture
Pieces too large or heavy for standard carriers — liftgate service, two-person crews, and freight-rated crating.
Need Furniture Shipping or Crating in Austin?
Whether it's a designer sofa, a family heirloom, or a commercial delivery — Austin Crate & Freight builds the crate and ships it right. Free pickup anywhere in Greater Austin. Get a quote today.