Antique fireplaces shipping to the
USA
Bringing authentic Italian architectural history to your project.
Without the hassle.
Buying an authentic antique fireplace from Italy should be an exciting experience, not a source of stress. We select, protect, and deliver exceptional antique pieces directly to your project site in the United States — as well as to major international destinations — handling the export documentation, shipping, and customs procedures on your behalf.
Why buying an antique fireplace from Italy is now easier
In the past, exporting valuable antiques from Italy could mean months of waiting and complex procedures, including physical inspections that required pieces to be transported to the relevant government offices. Following the new export regulations introduced in April 2026, our collection now benefits from a significantly more streamlined and digitized administrative process.
What does this mean for your project?
- Less handling, greater protection: your fireplace no longer needs to be transported to government offices for physical inspection. Instead, it can remain safely at our warehouse while the necessary export procedures are completed, before being shipped directly to its destination;
- Significantly shorter processing times: export procedures that once took months can now be completed much more quickly;
- Lower handling costs: fewer physical and administrative steps mean lower handling costs, helping to reduce the overall cost of bringing your antique fireplace to the United States.
advantages
The advantages of air freight
An antique marble or stone fireplace weighing up to 1,100 lbs. requires logistics specifically designed around the nature, weight, and value of the piece. While ocean freight can expose these structures to weeks in transit, maritime vibration, humidity, salt air, and multiple handling operations at ports, our air freight protocol provides:
Minimal
handling
Fewer handling stages throughout the journey help reduce handling points by up to 70%, minimizing the risk of accidental impact or stress to the marble
Less exposure to prolonged
vibration
Shorter transit times limit the structural stresses associated with long journeys by sea
Reliable transit
times
A crucial factor when coordinating delivery schedules for projects in New York, Palm Beach, Los Angeles, and across the United States
More streamlined customs
clearance
Customs clearance at airports is typically faster, more straightforward, and more predictable than at ocean ports, helping make delivery times easier to coordinate and predict
Custom-built wooden crates and museum-quality packaging
- Certified wooden crates: custom-built wooden crates made from ISPM 15 compliant wood, suitable for international shipping and U.S. import requirements;
- High-density protective materials: each marble element is individually protected and stabilized inside the crate using cushioning materials and internal supports suited to the weight and geometry of the piece;
- Moisture protection: internal protective layers help shield antique surfaces from changes in atmospheric conditions and humidity throughout transit.
costs
Financial transparency: what's included and what to expect
Cost comparison table:
| Included in our quote | Handled by us (payable upon arrival) |
|---|---|
| Antique fireplace & Certificate of Authenticity | U.S. import duties (antiques over 100 years old generally fall under HTS code 9706 at a 0% duty rate, although additional or temporary tariffs may apply) |
| Custom packaging and museum-quality protective crate | Brokerage fees (fees charged by the carrier for U.S. customs clearance) |
| Fine art export documentation and permits | State and local taxes (if applicable based on the delivery ZIP Code) |
| Fully insured air freight to the final destination | |
| Full assistance with door-to-door delivery |
Important note on U.S. customs: although antiques over 100 years old theoretically qualify for a 0% duty rate in most parts of the world, current instability and fluctuations in U.S. tariff policies can result in sudden changes at customs. We do not make unrealistic promises just to make a sale. Instead, we use our day-to-day experience with U.S. customs to provide you with the most accurate and realistic estimate possible before your purchase.
how it works
Your journey: from our gallery to your project
01.
Selection and authentication: choose your antique fireplace, and we provide the Certificate of Authenticity and documentation of origin;
02.
Simplified export clearance: we initiate the digital procedures with the Italian heritage authorities, obtaining the required permits without unnecessary handling of the piece;
03.
Precision crating: our team of craftspeople builds a custom wooden crate specifically for your fireplace;
04.
Air freight: fast air transportation, fully insured with all-risk coverage for the full value of the piece;
05.
Customs coordination: we work directly with the carrier's customs brokers to help ensure smooth entry into the United States;
06.
Door-to-door delivery: delivery is coordinated directly to your residential project site or project warehouse.
faq
FAQ about shipping antique fireplaces to the USA
Thanks to the regulatory simplifications introduced in Italy in April 2026, the time required to obtain export documentation has been reduced to just a few weeks. Once the permits have been obtained, air transit and U.S. customs clearance generally take between 5 and 10 business days.
Yes, it is fully insured. Every shipment is covered by all-risk insurance for 100% of the declared value, from the moment it leaves our facility until final delivery to you or your project site.
No. We work with premium international carriers, such as FedEx, as well as freight forwarders specializing in fine art, that provide dedicated brokerage services for customs clearance in the United States. We manage the entire process and communicate with them on your behalf.
Buying directly from Italy gives you access to a wide selection of antique Italian and European fireplaces, directly from the source. We handle every stage, from restoration and export documentation to custom packaging and international shipping to the United States: one specialized point of contact, from selecting your antique fireplace to its arrival at your project site.
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contacts
Simply send us your ZIP Code and the fireplace you're interested in. No obligation, just transparent pricing.
We regularly work with architecture firms and interior designers across the United States, including in New York City (NY), the Hamptons, Palm Beach (FL), Greenwich (CT), Dallas and Houston (TX), Los Angeles (CA), Washington, D.C., and Atlanta (GA), as well as internationally in London, Toronto, Sydney, and Melbourne.
PRIVACY POLICY - COOKIE POLICY | Artis s.r.l. - Via Fosdondo, 90 - 42015 Correggio (Reggio Emilia), Italy - tel: +39 0522 653835 - email: info@artiscaminettiantichi.it - VAT No.: 01052580360 - R.E.A.: RE 256 597 - PEC: artis@dapec.it - Share capital: € 10,400.00
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