De-Install, Moving,Storage & Installation
Our white glove services in the most elite New York buildings are delivered by expert handlers, fully insured, and thoroughly trained in art logistics.
Our movers show up neatly attired, wear shoe covers in homes and nitrile gloves when handling art. We use specially made "carrying crates" when moving art from galleries to homes. We are familiar with the BOL and paperwork requirements from the major auction houses whose logistics facilities are all outside Manhattan.
Local Transport and Shipping
We can move art from anywhere in New York to anywhere in the tri-state area, usually on short notice and often same day. We can also organize shipping across the country or around the world.
We are experts in both domestic and international shipping and fully versed in all documentation requirements.
Artwork shipped by small package carriers is the most economical but also requires careful consideration of packaging requirements. Your precious property is moving on the same conveyors as millions of pounds of pedestrian cargo. The "handle with care" sticker can read like "go ahead, bounce me off the back of the truck." We'll help you navigate the balance between cost conscious and safe delivery.
Premier Artwork Shippingin Chelsea
Art and antiques are a unique logistical challenge for the obvious reason that they are unique, one-of-a-kind treasures usually with a strong emotional connection to their owners.
Our full-service pack and ship operation in the center of the art world in Chelsea, New York has covered the world of art logistics since 1999.
From off-the-gallery-wall to on-your-wall or back, our leadership in the world of art logistics is built on:
- Deep Relationships With All Shipping Providers
- Fully Equipped And Stocked Millwork Shop
- Expertise In Every Facet Of Art Logistics
- Dedicated Project Managers
- Highly Trained Technicians
- Decades Of Experience
Record of Custody
Once we receive your art or antique piece, we confirm measurements, weight, and materials. Our art packing studio is a segregated from retail customer interaction and monitored by video surveillance. High Energy Particulate Air (HEPA) filters maintain a clean air environment. At multiple stages of the packaging or crating process, your art or antique is photographed to document its condition and packing standards. This is especially important if any insurance claim is required after the shipment leaves our location.
We work with the leading New York art insurance brokers and can usually get a same day quote upon submission of an application.
We know that the important insurance considerations, after proof of value, all relate to how the art is handled, packaged and transported and how all the steps along the way are documented.
Soft Packing
Our first move in every assignment is to understand the value and condition of the art and the most economical way to get it from origin to destination safely.
The recommended method is often soft packing but even this involves tricks of the trade with high strength corrugated boxes, lauan board liners and double boxing that meets insurance standards for best practice packaging.
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Custom Crating
If your art or antique is too big and/ or too valuable for soft packing we've got you covered with a fully equipped and stocked onsite millwork shop, staffed with expert carpenters who have been making art crates for years.
Designed for safety and economy.
Crating design and construction takes into account the weight, strength and cost of the crating materials. The walls of most crates are made of plywood. For maximum impact and puncture protection we may use ¾" plywood. To save weight and cost without compromising safety we may use ½" plywood or even ¼" with exterior framing made of pine boards.
The interior packing materials and bracing are as important as the exterior shell of the crate. For internal packing and bracing, we take into account the size, condition and value of the object as well as the method of travel and distance to the destination.
Considering Speed,Quality and Price
Most services require you to pick one out of three or two out of three of the above variables.
With a centrally located facility, stocked with everything we need and staffed with dedicated professionals, we can deliver all three – speed, quality, and price.
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The 1HomeOffice team (Steve is the best!) are amazing and the best thing that happened to my business. I'm an artist who also runs an art gallery in New York City and they stepped in to provide not just shipping services but also full customer service and product logistics for Surfergirl Gallery Their service is top class, take a look at the type of custom crating my artwork now safely travels in. We're moving valuable artwork across the country and internationally and I would not trust anyone else to do it. They offer operations help and marketing advice, they care about my business. No job is too big or too small and their response time is lighting fast. To top it off, they're an absolute pleasure to work and well priced. Thank you 1HomeOffice, you are my secret weapon!
"They crated and shipped artwork to our vacation home in the Bahamas Everything arrived in perfect condition. They were a pleasure to do business with"
My dad recently passed away and I had to ship some artwork across as the country. The service that Danny and Steve at Mailed (1HomeOffice) on 8th Ave was fantastic. Very respectful of the art pieces I was shipping, and the wood shipping crate they built was so strong that it would have taken a news worthy disaster to cause any damage to the contents. I don't want to throw it away... I think I need to make a little shed or dog house out of the high quality wood!! Thank you Danny and Steve for getting this done with zero surprises.
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There is no mystery to our services or pricing. Our art logistics services begin with a consultation.
Without leaving the important business of running your gallery or your home, you can find out how much it will cost to pick up your treasure anywhere in New York City and safely transport it to our Chelsea millwork studio where a custom packing solution will be implemented.
We usually initiate the consultation process with the completion of our website form but we can also obtain the necessary information in a phone call or screen share / video call.
You will receive a written quote that details all the costs including local transportation, custom packaging and several shipping options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions our customers ask about our designing, copying, and shipping services at 1HomeOffice.
USPS tends to be the most economical for small packages
FedEx excels in fast, time-defined delivery
UPS has extensive ground services
DHL focuses on international delivery coverage
Our team will help you choose based on your needs, budget, and destination.
• Use sturdy corrugated boxes with intact flaps
• Do not use lightweight gift or shoe boxes as the primary shipping container
• Heavy or fragile items should be box-in-box packed with 3″ of cushioning between boxes
• Wrap liquids in sealed plastic bags
• Include inside labels with both sender and recipient information
• Use strong tape applying the H-taping method
Following these guidelines helps protect items and prevent damage.