If you're reading this, you're likely considering or have already made the decision to give new life to a collection of meaningful china—and we're honored you've entrusted us with its future.
At The Brooklyn Teacup, we've helped hundreds of families across the country transform inherited and vintage china into functional heirlooms designed for everyday life. Whether it's a grandmother's wedding china, a beloved teacup collection, or dishes that have been tucked away for years, our upcycling services give these pieces a new purpose while preserving the memories attached to them.
We know the pieces you'll be sending aren't just plates and teacups. They're often reminders of holidays, family traditions, and the loved ones who gathered around them.
Many of the collections that arrive at our workshop have spent years in china cabinets, buffets, or storage boxes—carefully preserved, but rarely used. Sending them off can feel like a big step.The good news is that vintage china travels remarkably well when packed with care.
Follow the steps below to help your pieces arrive safely:
Not sure whether to keep, sell, donate, or upcycle your inherited china? Explore these resources:
- All about our china upcycling service and packages
- Tips for preserving your vintage china
- Book an upcycle consultation
Already purchased one of our upcycling packages? We can't wait to receive your order and help give new life to these meaningful pieces.
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It’s good that you recommended adding soft and dense materials when packaging fragile items to fill in the empty spaces inside the box since this will provide the cushioning they need for protection. I will be opening a glassware business here in Phoenix, and to make sure my customers bring home their newly bought items safely, I plan to get foam inserts to use for packaging them. I’ll keep this in mind while I look for a packing supplier to contact about the foam inserts I need for my new business soon. https://www.aerpak.com/foam-inserts.html