Six decades of changing styles, evolving furniture, and one commitment that has never changed: moving your belongings with care.
As Ridgewood Moving Services celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, we’re taking a trip down memory lane!
Since 1966, we’ve seen quite a few changes. From the way we live and decorate our homes to the furniture we choose, every decade has brought something new.
And when you’ve spent 60 years moving furniture, you can’t help but notice how much it has evolved!
From lightweight mid-century chairs to today’s oversized recliners and modular sectionals, furniture has changed in style, size, and functionality. Along the way, the moving industry has adapted, too.
Let’s explore how furniture has transformed over the past six decades and what those changes have meant for the people moving it.
1960s: Modern & Minimal
The 1960s introduced a wave of furniture designs that remain popular today. Mid-century modern furniture featured clean lines, tapered wooden legs, geometric shapes, and bold colors like mustard yellow, burnt orange, and avocado green.
Chairs were often lightweight, compact, and designed for smaller living spaces. Wooden frames and slim silhouettes made many pieces relatively easy to carry and maneuver.
The Moving Perspective: With smaller furniture and lighter designs, navigating narrow hallways and doorways was often simpler than moving today’s oversized pieces.
1970s: Bigger & Bolder
By the 1970s, furniture was becoming more expressive. Curved shapes, swivel chairs, oversized cushions, and cozy upholstery brought a relaxed atmosphere into homes.
Earthy colors, leather finishes, and statement pieces became increasingly popular. Furniture was no longer just functional; it was becoming a reflection of personal style.
The Moving Perspective: Larger chairs, heavier bases, and unconventional shapes introduced new challenges. Moving these pieces required additional planning and careful handling.
1980s: Comfort Meets Style
The 1980s brought comfort to the forefront of furniture design.
Upholstered armchairs, padded recliners, and soft, rounded silhouettes became household favorites. Furniture grew heavier as manufacturers incorporated more cushioning, reclining mechanisms, and substantial frames.
Living rooms became spaces designed for relaxation, with comfort often taking priority over compact design.
The Moving Perspective: Heavier recliners and bulky upholstered furniture required more lifting power, protective materials, and specialized moving techniques.
1990s: Versatile & Functional
In the 1990s, furniture design shifted toward practicality and versatility.
Simple wooden chairs, multipurpose furniture, and durable construction became popular choices. Homeowners increasingly looked for pieces that balanced style, affordability, and everyday functionality.
Furniture also began adapting to changing lifestyles, with entertainment centers, home office furniture, and storage solutions becoming more common.
The Moving Perspective: With more furniture serving multiple purposes, movers needed to accommodate a wider variety of shapes, materials, and configurations.
2000s: Luxury & Lifestyle
The early 2000s brought bigger furniture and a growing emphasis on comfort and luxury.
Oversized leather recliners, large sectional sofas, and entertainment-focused living rooms became increasingly popular.
Furniture was designed to make a statement, but those bigger designs also came with new logistical challenges.
The Moving Perspective: Large sectionals, heavy recliners, and bulky entertainment centers required careful measurements, additional manpower, and specialized equipment to transport safely.
2010s–Today: Custom, Cozy & Sustainable
Today’s furniture combines comfort, personalization, and modern design.
From ergonomic office chairs and oversized lounge seating to modular sectionals and sculptural accent pieces, homeowners have more options than ever.
Sustainability has also become an important consideration, with eco-friendly materials, vintage furniture, and custom-made pieces gaining popularity.
And while modern furniture can be stylish and versatile, it can also be surprisingly large, heavy, or delicate!
The Moving Perspective: Today’s furniture requires a combination of experience, proper equipment, and careful planning. From oversized sectionals to delicate designer pieces, every item presents its own moving considerations.
Different Furniture. Same Mission.
As furniture styles and sizes have changed, so have the demands placed on professional movers.
The lightweight, easy-to-carry pieces of the 1960s are a far cry from today’s oversized sectionals, solid wood furniture, and custom designer finds.
Over the past 60 years, Ridgewood Moving Services has continued adapting to meet those changing needs.
Our team uses modern moving equipment, specialized training, and proven handling techniques to safely transport furniture of all shapes and sizes.
Whether we’re moving a treasured mid-century armchair, a family heirloom, or an oversized modern sectional, every piece receives the attention and care it deserves.
Because while furniture changes, our commitment to our customers never does.
A Total Resource for Interior Designers & Logistics Partners
Our experience with furniture extends well beyond traditional residential moving.
Ridgewood Moving Services proudly partners with interior designers and logistics companies on high-end residential and commercial projects, providing comprehensive furniture receiving, storage, and delivery solutions.
We understand that designer furniture often requires more than simply getting it from one location to another. Every piece represents an investment, a creative vision, and an important part of a larger project.
That’s why we offer a range of services designed to simplify furniture logistics:
- Furniture Receiving & Inspection: Receiving furniture and inspecting pieces upon arrival.
- Inventory Management: Keeping furniture organized and accounted for throughout the project.
- Secure Warehouse Storage: Providing storage solutions in our full-service warehouse until items are ready for delivery.
- White-Glove Delivery: Carefully transporting furniture to its final destination with attention to detail.
Whether it’s a single statement chair or an entire interior design project, our team handles the logistics so designers can focus on bringing their vision to life.
Celebrating 60 Years of Moving Furniture and Memories
From the bold colors of the 1960s to today’s custom furniture designs, every decade has brought something different into our homes.
At Ridgewood Moving Services, we’ve had a front-row seat to those changes for 60 years.
We’ve moved furniture through changing trends, evolving lifestyles, and generations of families. And while the furniture may look different today, our mission remains the same.
Personal care. Professional service. Generations of trust.
As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we’re proud to continue helping families, businesses, interior designers, and logistics partners move forward.
Here’s to 60 years of moving with purpose and many more to come!
Planning a move or need assistance with furniture receiving, storage, or white-glove delivery?
Contact Ridgewood Moving Services today to learn how we can help.
