Furniture Delivery

We are very fortunate that we happen to have a taste for antiques in a dead market, meaning we can pick up furniture from the 1700s in good condition that costs the same or a little less than Ikea. I had made multiple purchases of some "recent" (late 1800s/early 1900s) furniture from a dealer in Turin at the beginning of the year, and she had agreed to hold the items until we were ready for them.

Well, yesterday, our furniture arrived! It was a very exciting day.

First, I had to let the local police know that a large truck would be coming. After the cops had spoken directly to the driver about his arrival time, exact size of the truck, where he should park, etc., I also let him know that he needed to call me in advance so that I could alert Umberto. The thing is, the truck he was driving would not be able to make it all the way to our house, and I knew we had about 350 pounds' worth of stuff to shift, divided among 2 pallets.

Of course, he forgot to call me.

Anyway, I called Umberto in a panic once I knew the shipment had arrived. Much consternation all around, since Umberto had in the meantime loaded his truck with items for a different job. Gah! Of course, the local police force knows Umberto, so once I'd explained the delay, all was well.

Two pallets, one over 2 m long, the other over 2 m high

Moving the first onto Umberto's truck

Approaching the courtyard

In you go!

Loading the second pallet, which we decided to separate

Our new china cabinet

The girls' armoire

Storage chests

The china cabinet in place behind the table; the remainder on
top will need a new home, to be found in the future

Girls' armoire upstairs...some assembly required

The armoire is 8 1/2' long and 7 feet tall,
so it comes disassembled; a giant
Ikea project with no instructions

Love,

Alexandra