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Furniture Dollies – Move Heavy Furniture with Ease, Safety, and Efficiency

Whether you're rearranging an office, relocating homes, or managing a commercial move, safely and efficiently transporting heavy furniture is crucial. Furniture dollies offer a smart and simple solution for moving bulky, awkward, or heavy items like desks, filing cabinets, sofas, or appliances without straining your back or damaging floors.

From professional removalists to facility maintenance teams and DIY movers, furniture dollies are an essential tool for transporting items safely and with control. Compact, versatile, and built to handle the heavy stuff, they turn labour-intensive lifting into an easy rolling task.

 

Why Choose a Furniture Dolly?

Manually lifting and carrying furniture poses serious risks such as back strain, dropped items, or scratched floors, which we aim to help you avoid when you buy a dolly from Verdex. A furniture dolly, also known as a moving dolly or flat dolly, eliminates these risks by allowing users to simply roll heavy pieces from one point to another. Whether you're:

  • Moving office desks, chairs, or filing cabinets

  • Relocating large household furniture

  • Transporting stockroom shelving or retail displays

  • Shifting hotel furniture during renovations

  • Rearranging classroom or common room layouts

A quality dolly improves safety, saves time, and minimises the need for multiple workers on site.

 

Key Benefits

Reduce Physical Strain

Instead of lifting heavy furniture, simply tilt and roll using a dolly. This significantly reduces back and joint strain, especially over long distances.

Protect Floors and Furniture

Most dollies feature non-marking castors and carpeted or rubber platforms to prevent scuffs and scratches on hardwood floors and delicate finishes.

Save Time and Labour

Move large or multiple items in fewer trips with a dolly that supports up to several hundred kilograms.

Compact and Easy to Store

Furniture dollies are low-profile and lightweight, making them ideal for mobile use and easy storage in vehicles, closets, or under shelves.

Versatile for All Environments

Used across schools, offices, hospitality venues, warehouses, aged care homes, and residential settings.

 

Types of Furniture Dollies

There are several dolly designs to suit different furniture types, load sizes, and workspace conditions. The most common include:

1. Flat Platform Dollies

The classic four-wheel dolly with a low, wide wooden or metal platform. Perfect for sofas, beds, tables, and larger furniture items. Often carpeted or rubber-padded for added grip.

2. Carpeted Furniture Dollies

Feature a timber or composite board platform with carpeted tops to protect polished wood or delicate items from scuffs. Ideal for office furniture and household goods.

3. Heavy-Duty Furniture Dollies

Constructed from steel or reinforced hardwood, these are built to handle higher weight capacities, often up to 500 kg or more.

4. Appliance Dollies (with Straps)

Equipped with tie-down straps and stair glides, these dollies are ideal for upright movement of refrigerators, washing machines, and similar tall items.

5. Furniture Movers (2-Piece Corner Dollies)

Used in pairs, these are small L-shaped dollies placed under the corners of a heavy piece of furniture. Great for navigating tight spaces.

For more specific requirements with dollies, we also supply moving dollies, piano dollies and crate dollies. Or see our range of trolleys and hand trucks if you require an alternative system to transport your items.

 

Features To Consider Before Buying a Furniture Dolly

Choosing the right dolly involves understanding the load you’ll be moving, the environment you're working in, and any safety considerations.

Load Capacity

Determine the heaviest furniture item you need to move and choose a dolly with at least 20–30% buffer above that weight. Common weight capacities range from 200 kg to over 500 kg.

Platform Size

Ensure the platform size comfortably supports your furniture. Oversized items may need two dollies or a dolly with a wider base.

Castor Type

  • Rubber or Polyurethane Castors: Quiet, floor-safe, and ideal for hard indoor surfaces

  • Swivel Castors: Allow full 360° turning for better manoeuvrability in confined spaces

  • Brake Castors: Useful to keep the dolly in place during loading or positioning

Surface Material

  • Carpeted Tops: Protect delicate or polished finishes

  • Rubber Mats: Provide grip to keep items stable

  • Bare Timber or Steel: For rugged use or plastic/metal-cased items

Manoeuvrability

If your workspace involves tight turns or narrow hallways, opt for a dolly with swivel castors and a compact footprint.

 

Workplace Safety Tips When Using Furniture Dollies

While furniture dollies reduce manual lifting, safety guidelines still apply to ensure both user safety and equipment protection:

  • Always centre the load on the dolly platform to maintain balance

  • Don’t exceed the manufacturer’s weight rating

  • Use straps or ropes to secure unstable or tall items

  • Push rather than pull to reduce strain and maintain control

  • Ensure the path is clear of obstacles, cords, or thresholds

  • Store dollies flat to prevent warping or caster damage

  • Use ramps for thresholds or uneven floor surfaces if needed

Training staff on proper dolly usage helps reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage in shared-use settings.

 

Applications Across Industries

Furniture dollies aren’t just for removalists. They’re essential across various commercial, industrial, and public environments:

Offices and Commercial Spaces

Used for moving workstations, partitions, meeting room furniture, or filing cabinets during relocations or reconfigurations.

Residential Removals

Essential for homeowners, real estate agents, or removalists shifting couches, beds, dressers, and whitegoods during house moves.

Hotels and Hospitality

Used to shift lounge chairs, dining sets, or conference room setups during event changeovers or renovations.

Schools and Universities

Support the movement of desks, library shelves, AV equipment, and tables between classrooms or halls.

Warehousing and Retail

Assist in moving displays, store fixtures, or temporary shelving safely and efficiently during layout changes.

 

Shop Our Range of Furniture Dollies

At Verdex, we stock a premium selection of furniture dollies to suit all load types and industries. Whether you’re managing a large move, setting up for an event, or just rearranging your workspace, our dollies help you do it with ease and safety. Get in touch with us today.