Case goods such as dressers, nightstands, dining tables, desks and media consoles are heavy, dense and unforgiving of drops. We store and ship them with equipment and processes suited to their weight and finish.
Handling heavy and finished pieces
Solid-wood and veneer case goods are heavy for their size, and their finished surfaces show every scuff. Cartons are moved with appropriate equipment rather than dragged, stored on positions rated for their weight, and stacked only within the limits printed on the carton.
Pieces with glass tops, mirrors, marble or stone surfaces need additional care, and many manufacturers pack those components in separate cartons. We track each as its own component, keep fragile components on dedicated positions, and recommend parcel only where the packaging has been tested for it. Otherwise these items move by LTL or home delivery.
Tip-over safety and product labels
Clothing storage units such as dressers, chests and wardrobes sold in the United States are covered by the federal tip-over standard, 16 CFR part 1261, which took effect in 2023 under the STURDY Act. The standard requires stability testing, warning labels and hang tags. Composite wood products such as MDF and particleboard must also meet the formaldehyde emission standards under TSCA Title VI, which include labeling.
These are the manufacturer's and importer's responsibilities, and we do not test or certify products. Our part is to keep warning labels, hang tags and anti-tip hardware kits with every unit, including through repack and returns, and to make sure white glove crews know when a piece includes tip restraints.
Delivery and assembly for case goods
Many case goods ship fully assembled, so the main risk is getting a heavy piece through doors and up stairs without damage to the item or the home. Two-person room-of-choice and white glove delivery handle that, with crews who unpack in place and remove the packaging.
Other items, such as dining tables, desks and bookcases, require leg attachment or full assembly. You designate which SKUs need assembly and supply instructions, and crews follow them on site. When anti-tip hardware is included, crews can install it where the delivery partner offers that service and the customer agrees.
Frequently asked questions
What are case goods in furniture?
Case goods are non-upholstered furniture built from hard materials such as wood, metal or glass, including dressers, nightstands, tables, desks, bookcases and cabinets.
Do you test dressers for tip-over compliance?
No. Compliance testing is the manufacturer's or importer's responsibility. We keep warning labels, hang tags and anti-tip kits with every unit through fulfillment.
How do you ship tables with glass or stone tops?
Glass and stone components are tracked separately, stored on dedicated positions and usually shipped by LTL or white glove delivery rather than parcel.