To ship a single piece of furniture over long distances, choose a package carrier such as UPS or USPS for small items. For larger pieces, such as beds or sofas,. For larger pieces, such as beds or sofas, opt for a transport service that offers shipments with a partial load (less than a truck); it's cost-effective and your furniture will be transported along with other loads. It's usually a good idea to break down furniture as much as possible sooner of the shipment.
For example, remove the lampshades and the removable table legs and wrap them separately. If you can't remove your arms and legs, wrap them in foam padding or bubble wrap. Pay attention to the edges and corners and use extra foam padding at those points. Place knobs, screws and other accessories in a small, airtight bag and secure it inside the package.
