You swooped in and rescued that gorgeous chandelier but now you need to ship it to its final destination. Losing a delicate crystal or breaking some piece of your find is unacceptable but packing and transporting such an awkward-shaped item can be a challenge. Ship a chandelier like a pro--follow these steps. Whether it's a move across town or across the country, ship that chandelier with confidence.
Hang or cushion? Chandeliers typically have drooping decorations, like strands of crystals. When shipping your light fixture, you have two choices: hang it or cushion it. By hanging the chandelier, you allow the accessory to dangle naturally without fear of crushing it. For this method, you need a sturdy wooden crate with a crossbeam attached at the top. The crossbeam must be sturdy enough to handle the weight of the chandelier, even during shipping. If a crate with a crossbeam is not an option, you can place cushioning blankets at the bottom of the crate and place the chandelier on top.
Wrap it up! Before you ship it, wrap each piece individually. Bubble wrap, non-acidic tissue paper and newspaper work perfectly. Wrap each crystal and light and secure it with packing tape. However, don't tape directly on the fixture if possible.
Assemble the box. If you purchased an unassembled crate, it's time to put it together. Ideally, the box should be roomy enough to place the item inside with 4 to 6 inches to spare. Always follow the assembly directions provided by the crate company.
Ask for help. You need help moving that chandelier into the box. Ask a friend to help you lift and set the item in the padded storage container before you add the crossbeam. Trying to move it solo could result in bodily injury or product damage. Once the chandelier is in place, slide in the crossbar. Do not attempt to install the crossbar first or carry the item by the crossbar.
Fill it up. Now that you have placed the item securely in the box, fill it up with foam peanuts. These handy helpers create a buffer zone between the sides of the crate and your precious item. Give the crate a gentle shake as you fill it up to make sure each nook and cranny is protected.
Still feeling a bit nervous about shipping your chandelier. No worries--give us a call! We can help you pack and ship unique accessories anywhere with our international freight shipping service . We have listed below the countries that we ship to.
American Samoa
Anguilla
Aruba
Baruba
Bermuda
Bolivia |
Bonaire
Brittish Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Congo Republic of
Cook Island
Curaco
Faeroe Islands
Fijii
French Guinana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gibraltar
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Ireland
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Libyan Arab Jamahiriy
Liechtenstein
Madagascar
Martinique
Mexico
Montenegro
Montserrat
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
Palestine
Panama
Papa New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Phillipines
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Reunion
Romania
Saba
Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands)
Samoa
Serbia
Seychelles
Slovak Republic
South Korea
St. Barthelemy
St. Eustatius
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
St. Vincent
Tonga
Tongo
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uganda
U.S. Virgin Islands
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
Zambia
We pick up & deliver worldwide, as well as in our backyard.