Packing & Protection Information

Every item sold in-store I have personally handled and shipped — halfway around the world. So when it comes to caring for furniture in transit, I know exactly what’s required to ensure it arrives safely and in the same condition it left.

Expert Packing with a Personal Touch

Before shipping to New Zealand, I personally dismantle and carefully package each item. The same high standards used for export are applied to every local delivery within New Zealand. I often reuse the original, custom-made packaging for each piece — a sustainable practice that also provides a snug, tailored fit for safe transport. In fact, my packing process greatly surpasses any I’ve received from professional export wrapping services.

Detailed Packing for Sideboards

Sideboards are given special attention:

  • Shelves and shelf studs are removed and packed separately.

  • Sliding doors are either safely fixed in place or removed and securely stowed.

  • Delicate mouldings are given extra padding and protection.

  • The entire sideboard is wrapped in custom-cut double-wall cardboard, folded to encase the piece and reinforce vulnerable edges with double or triple layers of protection.

  • This is followed by a layer of laminated export-quality bubble wrap, with each leg individually wrapped.

Thanks to this method, all sideboards have arrived in perfect condition — even after enduring multiple handlings and a 3 month sea journey.

Dismantling for Safety & Savings

Where possible, I dismantle furniture for safer shipping and to reduce delivery costs. Legs and components are carefully removed and packed. This is always done with the buyer’s consent, and clear reassembly instructions are included with your order.

Optional Crating Service

A full crating service is available upon request. While this adds considerable protection, it also increases cost and handling time.

  • Estimated crating cost for a sideboard: $800

Need Insurance?

If you’d like transit insurance, I can help organise quotes to ensure your item is fully covered during its journey.