Morris Furniture expanding in Columbus

Morris Furniture Company is expanding to the Columbus area, opening its first location near the Easton Shopping Center.

The first showroom, located at 3850 Morse Road, will host a special ribbon-cutting event on Jan. 12. The location had a soft opening in November. The company said it plans to open three locations in the city.

The showroom is called Morris Home instead of Morris Home Furnishings, and will feature current styles of furniture and home decor. Existing showrooms in Cincinnati and Dayton will also be rebranded.

“Our second Columbus location will be on Gemini Place near Columbus’ largest retail shopping mall, Polaris Fashion Place,” said Larry Klaben, president and CEO of Morris Furniture Company. “ Construction on this two-story showroom is underway with a mid-2017 opening planned.”

Morris Furniture started in Dayton in 1947, and operates showrooms throughout Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus and Northern Kentucky. Morris Home and Morris Back Room have locations in Columbus, Centerville, Dayton, Springdale, and Florence, Ky.

The company also owns Ashley Furniture HomeStores in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus and Florence.

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