Area of intervention
Architects & Interior Designers
Turnkey logistics dedicated to interior architects, decorators and designers
Villas, apartments, yachts, private jets, hotels, headquarters: ESI Fine Art handles the entire logistics chain of your exceptional projects.
The logistics partner of architects, decorators and designers
We support interior architects, decorators and designers on their fit-out and renovation projects for exceptional properties: villas, high-end apartments, yachts, private jets, hotels, resorts and headquarters.
Bringing rare pieces from suppliers, galleries or the client’s other properties to the same place at the same time demands the same rigour as transporting works of art. That is our trade.
We operate in France, across Europe and worldwide.
The logistics of the art world applied to interior architecture
Luxury furniture, works from your clients’ private collections, lighting and decorative pieces: we apply the standards of fine art transport — white-glove handling, air-ride vehicles, climate-controlled warehouses and bespoke packing.
A solution built with you
Our specialists assess each piece — volume, weight, value, fragility, access conditions, lead time — and propose the right handling and transport solution, through to installation on site.
Precious woods, crystal, marble, bespoke pieces: every material calls for its own precautions, and our methods adapt to them.
Our method
Four stages, from the first setting-out plan to installation on site.
Project survey
Assessment of the pieces, site access and schedule, with you and your suppliers.
Packing & collection
Collection of unpacked pieces and bespoke crates, from a one-off cabinet to a chandelier.
Project stock & formalities
Consolidation in a bonded warehouse, shipping documents and export formalities.
Delivery & installation
Transport, unpacking, removal of empty crates and white-glove installation.
The ESI Fine Art services
From collection at your suppliers to installation on site, with the same standards as for a work of art.
Bespoke packing & collection
Collection of unpacked pieces from your suppliers and packing built for each item of furniture, artwork or decorative element.
Project stock & warehousing
Consolidation of deliveries in a climate-controlled bonded warehouse, until a single consolidated departure to the site.
Customs formalities & CITES
Shipping documents, temporary or permanent export and the specific procedures applying to works of art and regulated materials.
National & international transport
Road, sea or air, with air-ride vehicles for the most fragile pieces.
Delivery, unpacking & installation
On-site delivery, removal of empty crates, hanging and white-glove services.
Engineering & tax representation
Assistance in setting up contracts, tax and legal representation, and nail-to-nail insurance across the whole project.
Frequently asked questions about logistics for architectural projects
How do you protect glass, marble or precious wood pieces?
We use specialised packing and bespoke wooden crates for each item, with soft protections and cushioning designed for the material. Handling is carried out with white gloves at both departure and destination.
Can you store the pieces before installation?
Yes. Our climate-controlled warehouses hold furniture and decorative goods for as long as needed, with a detailed inventory, so that everything arrives on site on the day the works allow it.
How do you coordinate deliveries from several suppliers?
We consolidate all incoming deliveries into a single project stock, then plan one grouped departure according to the site schedule and the handling constraints of each piece.
How do you handle customs on an overseas project?
We prepare the import and export declarations, handle temporary admission where relevant and coordinate with our local agents, under Authorised Economic Operator status.