Ann-morris

What Ann-morris does

Ann-Morris Inc (operating as Ann-Morris Lighting) is a privately held, founder-name lighting and home furnishings company established in 1947 and headquartered at 239 East 60th Street, New York City. The company designs, sources, and sells a portfolio of handcrafted architectural lighting — wall sconces, picture lights, holophanes, hanging pendants, flush mounts, billiard lights, floor and table lamps, exterior fixtures, and vintage pieces — complemented by pot racks, bar stools, shelving, mirrors, fans, coat and luggage items, and antiques. Most catalog items are made-to-order and offered across an unusually broad finish palette of more than 14 metal and painted finishes (brass, polished nickel, brushed nickel, oxidized nickel, antique brass, dark bronze, oil rubbed bronze, copper plating, chrome plating, verdigris, plus painted options), with a "Design It" customization capability and a Quick Ship program that delivers select favorites in 2–4 weeks.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer sales through a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront (annmorrislighting.com), a single physical showroom in NYC serving walk-in and appointment traffic, an exclusive Trade Program offering specifier pricing to interior designers, architects, and design professionals, and a dealer listing on the 1stDibs antiques marketplace for vintage pieces. Consumer pricing is not publicly listed and is handled on inquiry. The company markets through organic social (Instagram @annmorrisnewyork, Pinterest, Facebook) and email/newsletter channels, and selectively features designer collaborations (e.g., Meg McSherry) to reinforce trade-channel credibility. There is no disclosed revenue, no external funding, no parent company, and no public-listing data; the firm appears to be founder- or family-owned and operates with a workforce of 11–50 employees.

The underlying technology stack is a standard Shopify storefront with no proprietary AI, ML, or data-asset capabilities disclosed. Product differentiation rests on craftsmanship, finish breadth, customization, the 77-year brand heritage, and the trade-program specification channel rather than on technology or platform scale.

Name

Ann-morris

Legal name

Ann-Morris Inc

Website

https://ann-morris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ann-Morris Inc is a New York City-based, privately held lighting and home furnishings brand founded in 1947, selling handcrafted, made-to-order fixtures and home goods across 14+ finishes to residential consumers via a Shopify site and NYC showroom, and to interior designers via its Trade Program and a 1stDibs antiques listing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting & Home Furnishings

NAICS

Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIAHAI

Lighting Parts, Shades & Accessories Retail (Harps, Finials, Glass, Mounting)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Lighting & Ceiling Fans Retail

SECONDARYCRAIACAB

Decorative Accessories Retail (Vases, Bowls, Sculptures, Figurines, Trays)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Home Décor & Accessories Retail

SECONDARYCRAIANAE

Used Lighting & Lamps Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Secondhand, Vintage & Consignment Home Furnishings Retail

Keywords

• Handcrafted lighting fixtures
• Interior lighting design
• Home lighting furniture
• Trade program lighting
• Custom lighting finishes

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lighting and Home Goods Sales: Ann-Morris generates revenue through the sale of its lighting fixtures (wall sconces, ceiling lights, hanging pendants, flush mounts, picture lights, table lamps, floor lamps, vintage lights), exterior lighting, pot racks, bar stools, shelving, mirrors, coat and luggage items, fans, and antiques. Products are available in multiple metal finishes and are either quick-ship items or made-to-order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ann-Morris designs, manufactures, and sells handcrafted lighting fixtures and home furnishings, including wall sconces, picture lights, ceiling lights (holophanes, pendants, flush mounts, billiard lights), floor and table lamps, exterior lighting, pot racks, bar stools, shelving, mirrors, fans, and antiques. Products are produced on a made-to-order basis in 14+ metal finishes, with a Quick Ship program delivering select favorites in 2-4 weeks. Distribution is through a NYC showroom, a Shopify e-commerce site, a Trade Program for designers, and a 1stDibs antiques listing.

Product overview

Ann-Morris Inc is a lighting and home furnishings company offering a comprehensive portfolio of handcrafted products centered around lighting fixtures, kitchen storage, and furniture. The core product line centers on architectural lighting including wall sconces, ceiling fixtures, picture lights, and pendant lights, complemented by pot racks, bar stools, mirrors, shelving, and select antiques. Products are available in an extensive range of signature metal finishes (brass, polished nickel, brushed nickel, oxidized nickel, antique brass, dark bronze, oil rubbed bronze, copper, chrome, and verdigris). The company operates on a made-to-order basis with a Quick Ship program for select favorites delivering in 2-4 weeks. Ann-Morris maintains a trade program offering professional pricing to designers and tradespeople, and provides custom design services through their 'Design It' program for personalized lighting and furniture solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wall Sconces Wall-mounted lighting fixtures and sconces available in multiple metal finishes including brass, polished nickel, brushed nickel, oxidized nickel, antique brass, dark bronze, oil rubbed bronze, copper plating, chrome plating, and verdigris. Designed for residential and commercial interiors.
• Picture Lights Wall-mounted lights designed specifically for illuminating artwork and frames, available in multiple sizes (e.g., 12-inch rounded) with Stuart Plate designs in brass, antique brass, and oil rubbed bronze finishes.
• Bookcase Lights Compact lights designed for bookcase and shelf illumination.
• Nautical Lights Marine-inspired lighting fixtures for both wall and ceiling applications.
• Holophanes Industrial-style ceiling lights featuring prismatic glass holophane diffusers for even light distribution, available in multiple metal finishes.
• Hanging Pendants Pendant-style hanging lights for ceiling installation.
• Flush Mount Lighting Ceiling lights mounted flush against the ceiling surface.
• Billiard Lights Multi-light fixtures designed for billiard tables and game room illumination, including triple-billiard with rim diffuser variants.
• Floor Lamps Freestanding floor lamps for ambient and task lighting in residential and hospitality settings.
• Table Lamps Table and desk lamps for residential and hospitality settings.
• Vintage Lighting Antique and vintage-style lighting fixtures, also listed through the 1stDibs dealer platform.
• Exterior Lighting Outdoor and exterior lighting fixtures for porches, patios, and outdoor spaces.
• Ceiling Pot Racks Ceiling-mounted pot racks for kitchen cookware storage.
• Linear/Wall Pot Racks Wall-mounted linear pot racks for kitchen organization.
• Bar Stools Bar and counter stools in painted and metal finishes.
• Shelving Storage shelving units for residential and commercial spaces.
• Coat & Luggage Racks Coat racks and luggage storage solutions.
• Fans Ceiling and portable fans for air circulation.
• Mirrors Decorative and functional mirrors for interiors.
• Antiques Antique furniture and lighting pieces sourced and sold through the 1stDibs dealer platform.
• Quick Ship Collection Curated collection of Ann-Morris lighting favorites available for faster delivery in 2-4 weeks, addressing buyers who cannot wait for full made-to-order lead times.
• Trade Program Membership program offering exclusive trade pricing to interior designers, architects, and trade professionals who specify lighting and home goods for client projects. Customers can apply to become Trade Members to receive specialized pricing.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 1stDibsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnn-Morris maintains an antiques dealer listing on 1stDibs, a premium marketplace for antiques and vintage items. This partnership extends their reach to collectors and buyers specifically seeking antique and vintage lighting and home pieces.
• Meg McSherryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer Meg McSherry collaborated with Ann-Morris for interior design featuring their lighting products. The collaboration is showcased in marketing materials including a featured project at Chatham Old Harbor.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• West Elm: Large national home furnishings retailer with an in-house lighting assortment and a Trade Program for designers. Comparable in lighting retail and trade-channel offering but operates at significantly larger scale with mass-premium rather than made-to-order positioning.
• Restoration Hardware (RH): Large multi-category luxury home furnishings retailer with a significant lighting assortment, galleries, and interior-design services. Comparable buyer overlap (luxury residential) but vastly larger scale and broader portfolio than Ann-Morris.

Direct peers

• Arteriors Home: Designer-focused lighting, furniture, and home accessories brand selling to interior designers and retailers with a trade program. Comparable in product breadth, trade-channel go-to-market, and curated design aesthetic.
• Rejuvenation: Heritage residential lighting and home furnishings brand offering made-to-order fixtures with multiple finish options and a direct-to-consumer plus trade channel mix. Comparable in product category, customization model, and target homeowner/designer buyer.
• Barn Light Electric: Made-in-USA residential and commercial lighting brand offering customizable fixtures with multiple finishes and a direct-to-consumer plus trade channel. Comparable in made-to-order customization model and finish breadth.
• Circa Lighting: To-the-trade lighting specialist (now part of Visual Comfort) offering premium residential fixtures with extensive finish and customization options. Highly comparable in trade-program model, customization depth, and high-end residential lighting focus.
• Schoolhouse: Design-forward lighting and home goods brand with made-to-order fixtures, multiple finishes, and a strong direct-to-consumer plus trade presence. Closely comparable in product mix, made-to-order workflow, and design-trade positioning.
• Visual Comfort & Co. Premier to-the-trade residential lighting brand offering designer-driven fixtures, multiple finish options, and a national showroom and sales-rep network. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping product category, trade-program distribution model, and customization depth.
• Hudson Valley Lighting: Designer-oriented residential lighting manufacturer offering decorative fixtures with multiple finish options and a trade-program distribution model. Comparable in product category, finish configurability, and to-the-trade go-to-market.

Others

• 1stDibs: Premium online marketplace for antique, vintage, and luxury furniture and decor. Directly comparable as a distribution partner for Ann-Morris's antiques line and as an ecosystem channel reaching high-AOV buyers and interior designers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AnnMorrisNYC
• Instagraminstagram.com/annmorrisnewyork
• Pinterestpinterest.com/annmorrislighting
• Xx.com/AnnMorrisNYC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ann-morris-antiques-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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