Australian furniture retailer King Living is expanding its Canadian presence with the opening of an 8,700-square-foot showroom in Edmonton, marking its fifth location in the country as the company approaches its 50th anniversary.
The new showroom at Southgate Centre will feature the company’s furniture collections, including sofas, dining furniture, outdoor products, lighting and rugs. The opening extends the Australian company’s retail presence in Alberta and follows its earlier expansion into Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.
King Living opened its first North American showroom in Vancouver in 2019, followed by locations in Calgary and Toronto. Its Montreal showroom opened earlier this year. The company says its international network will reach 42 showrooms by the end of 2026.
The Edmonton location represents another step in the company’s Canadian retail expansion as it prepares to mark five decades in business in 2027.
“As we approach our 50th anniversary in 2027, our focus is on carrying five decades of design and engineering into the next chapter of King,” said David King, founder of King Living. “We’ve always set out to create furniture people want to keep, with the quality and flexibility to remain part of their lives for years to come. Looking ahead, that purpose will continue to shape the designs we develop and the places we grow. Edmonton is part of that future, bringing our Australian design perspective to more Canadian homes and building on the relationships we’ve established here.”
Showroom features furniture collections
The Edmonton showroom will feature several of the company’s sofa designs, including Jasper, 1977 Sofa, King Cloud Premiere, Max and 1978. The collection will also include occasional furniture, dining products, the King Sleep Collection, outdoor furniture, lighting and rugs.
King Living’s furniture designs incorporate engineered steel frames, modular configurations, removable covers and replaceable components. The company says the approach is intended to allow customers to modify furniture as their household needs and living arrangements change, rather than replace entire pieces.
Its steel frames are covered by a 25-year warranty, according to the company.
The showroom will also provide customers with assistance in selecting furniture configurations and materials, allowing them to examine the products before making purchasing decisions.
“Designing from the inside out means considering how every element contributes to lasting comfort, from the steel frame to the seating support and comfort layers,” said Chris Cooke, head of design at King Living. “You feel how those elements work together when you sit down – how the seat responds to your body, where you feel supported and how a change in depth alters your comfort. That’s why spending time with furniture in a showroom matters – comfort is personal, and you need to feel it for yourself.”
Company approaches 50 years in business
Founded in Sydney in 1977, King Living remains family-owned and operates across design, manufacturing and retail. The company develops its collections through an in-house Australian design team and collaborations with other designers, while manufacturing products in its own facilities.
Its international operations include Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Singapore, Malaysia and China.
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