How to Shop Crate & Barrel Internationally: Complete Shipping Guide 2026

There is a specific frustration that international home decor shoppers know well. You find a Crate & Barrel dining table that fits your space perfectly. The price is reasonable. The design is exactly right. You add it to your cart, reach the shipping step, and the checkout either rejects your address entirely or presents an international shipping fee that costs more than the table itself.

This happens constantly. And it happens because Crate & Barrel's international shipping program, while it technically exists, was never really built for the kind of shopping most people want to do.

This guide explains exactly why that is, what the actual restrictions look like in practice, and how thousands of international shoppers are getting full access to the Crate & Barrel catalog today by using a US forwarding address. By the end of it, you'll know precisely how to place your first order and have it delivered to your door, wherever you live.

If you're completely new to forwarding, it's worth reading what package forwarding is first. It'll make the rest of this much easier to follow.

The Real Problem with Crate & Barrel's International Shipping

Crate & Barrel does ship internationally to a number of countries through a partnership with a third-party logistics provider. On the surface this sounds like the problem is already solved. In practice, the limitations make the program almost unusable for anyone who wants to buy anything substantial.

The most significant restriction is furniture. Crate & Barrel's furniture catalog, which is arguably the main reason people shop there, is entirely excluded from international shipping. Sofas, dining tables, bed frames, shelving units, outdoor furniture: none of it is available for international delivery through the official program. If you've been eyeing a Crate & Barrel sectional or a marble-top dining table, the official route will not get it to you.

Beyond furniture, many decorative items, textiles, and seasonal or limited-edition pieces are also flagged as unavailable for international orders. The exclusions aren't always clearly labelled, which means you can spend time building a cart and only discover the restrictions when you try to check out.

For the items that are available for international shipping, the pricing structure creates a second problem. International shipping is charged per item rather than per order. If you're ordering a set of wine glasses, a serving bowl, and a table runner together, you're effectively paying three separate international shipping fees. On small, lightweight items this can mean the shipping cost exceeds the item value several times over.

The result is that most international shoppers either give up on Crate & Barrel entirely or limit themselves to only the largest, most expensive purchases where the per-item shipping fee becomes more proportionate to the order value.

There is a better approach, and it's the one that people who shop from the US regularly have been using for years.

How US Package Forwarding Solves This

US package forwarding works by giving you a real, physical US mailing address at a warehouse inside the United States. When you shop at Crate & Barrel using that address, the store processes your order exactly as if you were a US domestic customer. No international restrictions apply. No per-item international shipping fees. No exclusions on furniture or oversized items.

Your order ships from Crate & Barrel to the US warehouse. Once it arrives, the forwarding service notifies you, and you request international shipping to your actual address. You choose the carrier, the speed, and any additional services. Your package is then dispatched internationally, typically within 24 hours.

The entire process is legal and straightforward. You're using a real US address, which is no different in principle from having a friend or family member in the US receive something on your behalf. Forwardme's US address is located in Delaware, a state with no sales tax, which means you're also not paying the 6 to 10% sales tax that would apply in most other US states.

To get your address and start shopping, create your free account here. Setup takes under two minutes and there's no monthly fee.

For a full walkthrough of how the process works from start to finish, our guide covers every step in detail.

What You Can Actually Buy from Crate & Barrel with a Forwarding Address

Once you have a US forwarding address, the full Crate & Barrel catalog is open to you. This includes everything that the official international program excludes.

Furniture. Sofas, sectionals, dining tables and chairs, bed frames, storage units, outdoor furniture and more. Crate & Barrel's furniture ships domestically within the US without restriction, which means it ships to your US forwarding address without restriction.

Lighting. Floor lamps, table lamps, pendant lights, and wall sconces. Many of these are excluded from official international shipping but ship domestically without issue.

Bedding and textiles. Duvet covers, sheet sets, decorative pillows, throws, and curtains. These are lightweight and compact, which makes them among the most economical items to forward internationally.

Kitchen and dining. Cookware, dinnerware sets, glassware, barware, serving pieces, and kitchen tools. Crate & Barrel's kitchen and dining range is one of their most popular categories internationally.

Seasonal and limited collections. Crate & Barrel regularly releases seasonal collections and collaborations with designers that sell out quickly in the US. These are often restricted or simply unavailable for international orders, but ship to a US forwarding address at the time of release.

CB2 items. CB2 is Crate & Barrel's more modern, design-forward sub-brand. The same forwarding process works identically for cb2.com.

This is the meaningful difference between using international package forwarding and relying on the official international shipping program. The full catalog is available to you, not a restricted subset of it.

Step-by-Step: How to Shop Crate & Barrel Internationally

Here is the exact process for placing a Crate & Barrel order and getting it delivered to your door.

Step 1: Create your free Forwardme account. Go to my.forwardme.com/auth/signup and create your account. You'll receive a US warehouse address immediately. There's no monthly fee, no commitment, and nothing to pay until you ship something.

Step 2: Save your US address. Copy your Forwardme US address and save it somewhere accessible. You'll use it as the shipping address at every US store you shop from.

Step 3: Shop Crate & Barrel normally. Go to crateandbarrel.com and browse without any restrictions in mind. Add furniture, decor, kitchenware, anything you want. You're shopping as a US domestic customer.

Step 4: Enter your Forwardme address at checkout. When you reach the shipping step, enter your US forwarding address as the delivery address and select standard domestic shipping. Crate & Barrel will process it as a normal US order.

Step 5: Wait for your package to arrive at the warehouse. You'll receive an email notification with photos as soon as your Crate & Barrel order arrives at our US facility.

Step 6: Combine your packages if needed. If you've placed multiple orders, from Crate & Barrel or from any other US store, hold them at the warehouse and combine them into one shipment. Our package consolidation service merges everything before the international leg, which can reduce your total shipping cost by up to 80%.

Step 7: Request international shipping. Choose your carrier, speed, and any add-ons, and we'll dispatch your package within 24 hours.

Want to know the shipping cost before you order? Use our shipping calculator to get an instant estimate for your destination.

Before ordering, it's also worth calculating what you'll pay in customs duties when your package arrives. Use our duty calculator to get a destination-specific estimate so there are no surprises at customs.

Crate & Barrel vs. CB2: Which One Should You Shop?

A question that comes up frequently from international shoppers is whether to order from Crate & Barrel or its sub-brand CB2. Both use the same forwarding process, so the choice comes down entirely to design preference and budget.

Crate & Barrel tends toward classic American design with a focus on quality materials and timeless pieces. Their furniture is built to last, their kitchen range is comprehensive, and their seasonal collections lean toward warm, lived-in aesthetics. Price points are mid-to-high.

CB2 is younger in both its aesthetic and its target audience. The designs are more minimal, more urban, and more influenced by contemporary design trends. Furniture tends to be more apartment-friendly in scale, and the price points are somewhat lower than the main Crate & Barrel line.

Both brands ship to your Forwardme US address without restriction, and both can be consolidated into a single international shipment if you want to order from both at once.

Combining Crate & Barrel with Other US Home Brands

One of the most compelling advantages of using a US forwarding address for home decor shopping is that it works for every US store simultaneously. The same address you use for Crate & Barrel works for Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, Restoration Hardware, and any other US retailer.

This matters for a practical reason: home decor shopping rarely comes from a single store. You might want Crate & Barrel furniture, Pottery Barn bedding, and Williams-Sonoma cookware. With a forwarding address and consolidation, all of those orders land at the same US warehouse, get combined into one shipment, and arrive at your door together.

This is how regular international shoppers approach us home decor brands international shipping in a way that's both cost-effective and practical. Rather than paying separate international shipping for each brand, a single consolidated shipment covers everything.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Crate & Barrel ship internationally? Crate & Barrel offers limited international shipping to select countries, but excludes furniture, oversized items, and many limited-edition pieces. Using a US forwarding address gives you access to their full catalog at domestic shipping rates.

Can I order Crate & Barrel furniture internationally? Not through official channels. With a US forwarding address, Crate & Barrel ships furniture to your US warehouse address as a standard domestic order, and Forwardme handles the international leg from there.

How do I know how much the shipping will cost? Use our shipping calculator for an instant estimate based on your package weight and destination.

Can I combine a Crate & Barrel order with orders from other US stores? Yes. Our consolidation service combines multiple packages from any US retailer into a single international shipment. This is the most cost-effective way to order from several stores at once.

Is it legal to use a US forwarding address for Crate & Barrel? Yes, completely. You're using a legitimate US mailing address to receive a domestic order. This is no different from having a US-based contact receive a package for you.

How long does delivery take? Crate & Barrel typically delivers to US addresses within 5 to 10 business days for in-stock items. Furniture can take 2 to 6 weeks depending on the piece. Once your order arrives at our warehouse, express international delivery takes 2 to 5 business days.

What about import duties? When your order arrives in your country, it may be subject to import duties depending on the declared value and your country's regulations. Use our duty calculator to estimate what you'll pay before placing your order.

The Bottom Line

Crate & Barrel makes some of the best home furnishings and decor available in the US market. The official international shipping program was never designed to give international buyers full access to that catalog, and the per-item pricing structure makes it impractical for most orders.

A US forwarding address changes both of those things. You get access to the full catalog, including furniture and seasonal items. You pay consolidated shipping rates rather than per-item fees. And you get the flexibility to combine Crate & Barrel orders with orders from other US stores in a single shipment. If you've been wondering how to ship from USA to your country in a way that actually makes financial sense, consolidation through a forwarding service is the answer most regular international shoppers land on.

Get your free US address and start shopping the full Crate & Barrel catalog today.

Also worth reading: How to Shop Pottery Barn Internationally | Complete Package Forwarding Guide