Art & Framing 3PL & Fulfillment Services
Reliable third party logistics provider for art and framing businesses
Trust your valuable artwork and framing inventory to logistics experts who understand the unique handling requirements of fine art and custom frames. We excel in managing oversized, fragile, and high-value items while helping you save on shipping through our deep discounts with national carriers.
Streamline your art fulfillment with the industry leaders in high-value, fragile, and bulky fulfillment
Trust Red Stag Fulfillment to handle your valuable art and framing with the care it deserves. We fulfill a wide range of art and framing-related products:
Framed paintings and prints
Canvas art
Sculptures (small to medium-sized)
Art supplies in bulk
Limited edition prints
Metal wall art
Art installation hardware
Archival storage materials
Decorative mirrors
Frames of all sizes
One of the reasons we moved to Red Stag is because they had secured big discounts with their carriers. If you’re a brand with large products, high surcharges for big and heavy items can really kill you.
Red Stag went really aggressive on cutting down those costs with the carriers, and they could pass the savings on to us.
Jon Blair
Former CFO/COO at Guardian Bikes | Founder at FreeToGrowCFO.com
Why partnering with a 3PL built for large, fragile items like art and framing benefits your brand:
Deep shipping discounts
from national carriers
We’ve negotiated discounted carrier rates that make shipping large, fragile items more affordable. By combining volume across our hundreds of clients, we secure deep discounts while maintaining white-glove handling standards.
Purpose-built art storage
Our warehouses feature climate-controlled areas, specialized vertical storage systems, and dedicated packaging stations. Our facilities are designed to protect valuable artwork and frames while enabling efficient order processing.
Guarantees that make a difference
Fine art requires exceptional care. We guarantee zero damage and 100% accuracy in handling your valuable inventory. If we fall short, we cover full replacement costs plus compensation for any customer impact.
Human + automation hybrid approach
While other 3PLs rely on rigid automation, we take a hybrid approach, with equipment designed for fragile and bulky products and extensively trained team members who understand proper artwork care and packaging requirements.
Common challenges of art and framing fulfillment & shipping to customers
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Artwork and frames are delicate items requiring specialized packaging and careful handling to prevent scratches, dents, or breakage.
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Art pieces and frames come in various non-standard sizes, making storage and shipping solutions complex and space-intensive.
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Valuable artwork requires careful inventory tracking and specific climate-controlled storage conditions to maintain margins and product integrity.
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Precise packaging and handling procedures are essential to prevent costly damage claims and maintain customer satisfaction.
The Red Stag Story
Focusing on big, heavy and bulky fulfillment since 2012
In 2011, our co-founders were on their third 3PL and at their wit’s end.
Their sporting goods e-commerce company was growing rapidly. But fulfillment was a major problem— late deliveries to customers, lost inventory, and package mixups were costing them dearly—in both money and customer loyalty.
One of the problems? Their inventory was heavy and bulky. And the 3PLs were struggling with the (literal) heavy lifting.
This was the moment Red Stag was born.
And since our very first client was our owners’ sporting goods company, we purpose-built our operations to handle big, heavy, and bulky fulfillment from day 1.
Art and framing fulfillment isn’t the only thing we have going for us…
US support team with dedicated account managers
You never get lost in the shuffle at Red Stag Fulfillment. Need to pick up the phone and talk to someone today? You got it. We aren’t going to send you down a support ticket rabbit hole with an outsourced rep.
Clean and organized warehouses
This should be a given for any 3PL, right? Sadly, it’s not. Cleanliness and organization are two of the best leading indicators of a successful operation. We’re proud of our warehouses and welcome you to come see for yourself, anytime.
Privately owned
12 years later, our co-founders still own 100% of Red Stag. They’re in it for the long haul. No venture capital pushing for growth at all costs. No 4PL shenanigans. We value a reliable and consistent fulfillment experience that brings peace of mind to operators.
Not convinced?
We get it, this is a difficult decision.
Your products are the life of your brand, and having them at the mercy of an outsourced partner requires a lot of trust. That’s why we have one of the most in-depth consultative sales processes in the industry to make sure you find the very best fit—even if it’s not us (we turn away over 95% of companies, helping them find better fits instead!). Send us some info and we will help point you in the right direction.
Red Stag Art And Framing Fulfillment FAQs
What are Red Stag Fulfillment’s guarantees?
We stand behind our service with 4 iron-clad guarantees: 1) All inventory is received and ready to ship within 2 business days, 2) ZERO inventory shrinkage, 3) 100% on-time shipping, and 4) 100% order accuracy.
For your valuable art pieces and framing materials, these guarantees are backed by real compensation. If we’re late shipping, you get $50. Missing our receiving window costs us $50 per late delivery. Inaccurate orders earn you $50 plus covered shipping for corrections. And if we ever lose an item, we’ll reimburse the full wholesale cost. We protect your art like it’s our own.
Where are Red Stag Fulfillment’s warehouses?
Our two strategic warehouse locations in Sweetwater, Tennessee (Knoxville) and Salt Lake City, Utah provide optimal coverage for art and framing shipments across the country.
This bi-coastal approach ensures fast delivery times (2-day shipping to 96% of the U.S. population) while minimizing the need to frequently transfer delicate inventory between facilities. While some competitors push for more locations, our experience shows that this setup delivers the best balance of cost and speed.
What is Red Stag Fulfillment’s pricing?
We develop custom pricing for each client based on their unique needs and shipping patterns. Our team works to secure the best possible rates and has negotiated industry-leading discounts specifically for shipping artwork, frames, and other fragile items requiring special handling.
Will Red Stag Fulfillment integrate with my store?
Absolutely. We offer seamless plug-and-play integration with all major ecommerce platforms. We also have custom API solutions for more obscure systems.
