Our story began in 1898, when Abraham Morris, a recent immigrant from Russia with little more than determination, integrity, and an unwavering work ethic, opened the doors to Morris Moving & Storage. Operating from a modest office on Third Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Abraham set out to help New Yorkers with one of life’s most challenging yet essential tasks: moving. In those early days, there were no trucks, no GPS systems, and no modern conveniences — just horse-drawn carriages, hard work, and a commitment to treating every customer’s belongings with the utmost care. What began with humble horse-and-carriage moves through the crowded streets of New York quickly became known for something far more enduring: reliability, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
Through sheer dedication and a reputation built one satisfied customer at a time, Abraham grew Morris Moving & Storage into a trusted name throughout New York City’s five boroughs. Families and businesses alike came to rely on Morris not simply to move their possessions, but to handle life’s important transitions with care and precision.
In 1935, Abraham’s son Louis joined the family business, bringing with him the resilience and vision needed to guide the company through some of America’s most challenging and transformative decades. Louis successfully navigated Morris through the Great Depression, World War II, and the explosive post-war suburban expansion that reshaped the New York metropolitan area. As families and businesses expanded beyond Manhattan into surrounding suburbs, Morris evolved with them, broadening its reach while preserving the values Abraham had established.
In 1972, Louis passed the torch to his son Stephen Morris, who ushered the company into a new era of growth and expansion. Stephen relocated operations to Westchester County, strategically positioning Morris to better serve not only New York City, but clients across the region and throughout the country. Under Stephen’s leadership, Morris Moving & Storage expanded its reputation for white-glove professionalism, dependable service, and operational excellence on a national scale.
As the business grew, so did its role. Morris became far more than a moving company. Over time, it established itself as the premier resource for the interior design industry — the trusted partner designers, architects, luxury builders, and discerning clients depend on to receive, inspect, warehouse, manage, and install high-value furnishings and design projects with extraordinary care. From single heirloom pieces to full-scale residential estates, Morris developed the specialized expertise, infrastructure, and discretion necessary to handle every detail seamlessly. Today, Morris is widely recognized as a leading receiving, storage, and installation resource for the design trade, offering an unmatched level of precision and service that has made it indispensable to the industry.
In 2007, Jacob Morris — Abraham’s great-grandson and Stephen’s son — joined the fourth generation of leadership, bringing the company proudly into the 21st century. By integrating cutting-edge technology, advanced logistics systems, computerized inventory management, GPS tracking, and modern warehousing capabilities, Jacob has continued to innovate while preserving the company’s deeply rooted family values.
More than 125 years after Abraham first set out with horse and carriage, Morris Moving & Storage remains a family-owned business built on the same principles that started it all: trust, integrity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. From moving New York’s earliest families to becoming the go-to logistics, storage, and installation partner for the nation’s leading interior designers, Morris has never stopped evolving — while never forgetting where it began. Today, Morris Moving & Storage stands as a testament to four generations of dedication, proudly continuing its legacy as one of the most trusted names in moving, storage, and design logistics.