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Shipping Information

  • Shipping Rates Table
  • Delivery Transit Time Map
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Furniture and Lighting Shipping Information



  • Shipping Rates *All rates can be previewed at checkout prior to purchase. Free shipping noted on section and item pages is standard ground to US48 addresses only. Some restrictions apply.
    Destination Method Rate Transit time
    USA (48) Standard FREE (Orders $75+) $8.95 (Orders under $75) See map below
    All Locations Expedited/Air Rates Displayed at Checkout See map below
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    AK, HI, PR, Guam, PO Box Standard Rates displayed at checkout   2-7 days
    Canada Airmail Rates displayed at checkout   2-4 weeks
    All Other Countries Standard Rates displayed at checkout   4-6 weeks
    All Other Countries Airmail Rates displayed at checkout   4-6 weeks



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    Delivery Transit Time

    1. All items are guaranteed to arrive in perfect condition.

    2. Most orders ship within one business day. Place your order by 11:00 AM Central Time and we will try to ship same day. If an item is out of stock we will notify you within one business day. Should this occur, you will be given the option of modifying or cancelling your order. Credit cards are not billed until the order ships.

    3. Our prices are in U.S. dollars.

    4. Customers outside of the U.S. are responsible for any customs, duties and brokerage charges which may be imposed. These charges will be collected when your order is delivered. Unfortunately, we cannot provide estimates of these charges.

    5. Customers using a freight forwarder: For international orders shipped to a customer’s freight forwarder, any claims for damage must be placed when the order is delivered to the freight forwarder in the U.S. We cannot pay damage claims after the order is re-shipped by your freight forwarder. (This exclusion does not apply when we ship your order directly to you in another country.)

    6. We reserve the right to refuse international orders (outside of U.S.) if there are extraordinary shipping costs or requirements.

    7. Orders ship from our Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. warehouse. Sales tax is charged for orders shipped to Minnesota addresses.

    8. Typical delivery times are:
    Continental U.S. - 1 to 6 business days
    Hawaii, Alaska, Canada - 1 to 2 weeks
    Europe, Asia, International delivery - 2 to 6 weeks

    Countries Shipped To
    * Shipping to Europe includes: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
    ** Shipping to Central and South America includes: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela.
    *** Shipping to Asia and Pacific Islands includes: Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Macau, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates.

    Please contact us with any questions

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    Furniture and Lighting Shipping Information

    We look forward to helping you select modern furniture from Finland. Please review the following terms before placing your furniture order.

    This information applies to furniture orders only.


    Cost Standard furniture shipping is free within the U.S. contiguous 48 states.

    Please contact us for a quote if you need expedited or air shipping.

    Payment 100% will be charged at time of order.

    Delivery Area Online ordering is restricted to deliveries within the U.S. 48 contiguous states. We do not ship large items Hawaii or Alaska. Please contact us with any questions.

    Residents of other countries should contact an Artek retailer in their area.

    Assembly Many furniture pieces require simple assembly. (Use care to prevent over-tightening screws if using a power screwdriver.)

    Delivery Delivery is free for most small items shipped via standard shipping and for large items shipped via truck with tailgate. Large items shipped via truck requiring inside or white-glove delivery are upgraded delivery options: Please see below for details.

    If tailgate (standard) delivery, the truck driver will drive to your home but you must accept delivery at the truck, bring the item into your house, unpack and assemble.

    If inside delivery, shipper delivers package inside the home or garage where customer unpacks and assembles. Please contact us if you would like a quote to upgrade delivery from tailgate to inside delivery for large items.

    If white-glove (inside) delivery, the carrier will bring the furniture into your home, assemble furniture and remove packing materials. Contact us if you would like a quote to upgrade delivery from tailgate to white-glove.


    Damage We make every effort to ensure that your furniture arrives in perfect condition.

    When your order arrives, please take the time to inspect it to ensure that the paperwork is accurate, the correct number and type of items have been delivered, and that the shipment is free from any damage or defect.

    Make a report of any visible damage immediately upon delivery by noting the problem on the freight carrier's Bill of Landing and contacting us by email or phone. Hidden damage or defects must be reported within 24 hours following delivery.

    Please do not assemble or use damaged or defective items. When you make a report of damage or defect, we will take immediate action to remedy the situation. In most cases, the damaged or defective item will be picked-up from your home and a replacement item will be shipped.

    Sales Tax Orders delivered to Minnesota addresses will be charged sales tax.

    Returns Due to the nature of these fine pieces, furniture and lighting sales are final.

    Lead Time Estimated lead times may vary. Production and Shipping delays may occur in addition to the estimated lead time. Please contact us if you have any questions before ordering.

    Questions? Please contact us with any questions.
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