# King Living

> King Living is a family-owned Australian furniture designer, manufacturer and direct retailer best known for modular sofas built around engineered steel frames, replaceable covers and long-term aftercare. Founded in Sydney in 1977 by David King and his mother, Gwen, it has expanded from a Paddy’s Markets stall into a premium home-furnishings brand with more than 40 showrooms across eight countries, while preserving a practical proposition: furniture should adapt when rooms, families and tastes change rather than becoming landfill.

- **Founded:** 1977
- **Headquarters:** Sydney, Australia
- **Founders:** David King (Founder and design leader), Gwen King (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** Nearly 2,000 employees globally as reported by King Living in June 2026
- **Products:** Modular sofa systems, Delta sofa family, 1977 and 1978 sofas, Living, dining and bedroom furniture, Outdoor collection
- **Notable:** Grew from a Sydney market stall into a family-owned international furniture brand., Operated more than 40 showrooms across eight countries by June 2026., Developed the first King steel-frame sofa with the Postureflex Seating System in 1979.

## Products & services

- **Modular sofa systems** — Customisable indoor sofas built around engineered steel frames, Postureflex seating, modular components and, on many models, removable covers.
- **Delta sofa family** — An adaptable seating system with movable backs and modules that can form a sofa, chaise, corner setting or sleeping surface; the fifth generation launched as Delta 5.
- **1977 and 1978 sofas** — Contemporary reinterpretations of the company’s earliest foam forms, now using modular frames, washable covers and high-back options.
- **Living, dining and bedroom furniture** — Tables, chairs, beds, mattresses, storage, rugs, lighting and accessories designed as a broader whole-home collection.
- **Outdoor collection** — Modular outdoor sofas, dining furniture, tables, loungers and umbrellas made for weather exposure and reconfiguration.
- **King-Care** — Fabric treatment, recovering, refurbishment, repairs and product support intended to extend useful product life.
- **King Trade** — Consultation, spatial planning, custom solutions and material selection for architects, interior designers and commercial projects.
- **Showroom and interior-decorator consultations** — Direct design advice, configuration planning, upholstery selection and in-person product trials.

## Achievements

- Grew from a Sydney market stall into a family-owned international furniture brand.
- Operated more than 40 showrooms across eight countries by June 2026.
- Developed the first King steel-frame sofa with the Postureflex Seating System in 1979.
- Backs indoor steel sofa frames with a 25-year warranty under current warranty terms.
- Won three Red Dot Design Awards in 2025 for the King Cinema Recliner, Haven Sofa and 1978 High Back Sofa.
- Won two iF Design Awards in 2025 for the Plateau Outdoor Sofa and 1978 High Back Sofa.
- Won Red Dot awards in 2024 for the 1977 Sofa and 1977 Outdoor Sofa.
- Opened its 40th global showroom and first Québec location at DIX30 in 2026.
- Established a dedicated United Kingdom warehouse and logistics facility in Hemel Hempstead in 2026.
- Created an Australian online outlet and outlet showrooms to give returned and clearance furniture another route to use.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Reported more than 40 showrooms across eight countries and nearly 2,000 employees, while setting a target of 60 showrooms by 2028.
- **2026-06** — Opened its first Québec showroom at DIX30 on Montréal’s South Shore, the company’s 40th showroom globally and fourth in Canada.
- **2026-06** — Established a dedicated UK warehousing and logistics operation at Hemel Hempstead and reopened a redesigned Annandale showroom in Sydney.
- **2026-06** — Updated the Australian design studio story around integrated Smart Pocket functions, global expansion and conscious living.
- **2025-10** — Announced five 2025 design awards across the Red Dot and iF competitions, spanning indoor and outdoor furniture.
- **2025-08** — Opened its largest showroom to date at Balgowlah and expanded in North America with Portland and Toronto locations.
- **2025-01** — Introduced the first King Trade Hub at Bondi Junction for design professionals and project consultations.

## Links

- Website: https://www.kingliving.com.au/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/king-furniture-australia-pty-ltd-
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/kinglivingau
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KingLivingFurniture
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/kingliving
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingLiving.AU
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kinglivingfurniture

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Last updated: 2026-08-15