Antique furniture is valuable, often structurally delicate from age, and finished in ways that modern packing materials can harm. Old joints loosen, veneers lift, and plastic wrap can trap moisture that damages the finish. The approach is gentle handling, blanket wrapping rather than plastic, and supporting weak points so a cherished piece arrives as sound as it left.
Pro tip: Remove and pack marble tops, glass, and drawers separately, since they add weight and can break.
Watch out: Do not wrap antique wood directly in plastic. It traps moisture and can damage or cloud the finish.