Antique and High-Value Furniture Disassembly Service
Antique and High-Value Furniture Disassembly Services
Antiques don't tolerate moving the way modern furniture does. Glue joints are 100 years old. Veneers lift if you breathe wrong. Wedged dovetails were never meant to be opened. We approach antiques as conservators do: assess first, photograph everything, disassemble only what must be disassembled, and use period-appropriate techniques wherever possible.
Services We Provided
- Victorian and Edwardian armoires and wardrobes
- 18th and 19th-century dining tables and sideboards
- Antique china cabinets, secretaries, and bookcases
- Hand-carved beds and headboards
- Period pianos (in coordination with piano movers)
- Heirloom dressers, vanities, and washstands
- Hardware preservation - original screws, hinges, and locks bagged separately
Why Choose Dismantle Furniture
- We don't disassemble unless we have to - many antiques move whole
- Photographs of every joint before action
- Padded, breathable wraps (no plastic on old finishes)
- Hardware kept original - no replacement screws
- Insured for high-value pieces - discuss appraised values before service
Service Area
Antique furniture service across Washington DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Estate and gallery work are welcome
Trust your heirlooms to a crew that treats them like museum pieces.
Call (443) 885-0084 or get a Quick Estimate
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you decide whether to disassemble an antique or move it whole?
We assess the piece first - joint type, finish condition, overall stability, and the spaces it needs to pass through. If it can move whole safely, we do it that way.
Do you use any adhesives or fillers during reassembly?
No. We use only the original hardware and don't apply any adhesives unless the client specifically requests a repair.
Can you handle pieces with fragile veneer?
Yes. Veneer is one of the most common risks in antique moving. We use edge padding and avoid any pressure or impact on veneered surfaces.
Are you insured for high-value antiques?
Yes. We ask clients to share appraised values before the job so appropriate coverage is confirmed.
Do you work with estate sale companies and antique dealers?
Yes. We partner with several DMV estate companies and are comfortable in occupied and unoccupied estate properties.
Can you move period pieces that have never been disassembled?
Yes. Many antiques were built in place and haven't been apart since the 19th century. We have experience with original mortise-and-tenon, dovetail, and square-nail construction.