King Special
Since 1977, King has been combining design, functionality and durability in every piece of their furniture. Here’s how they did it - and how you can pick the perfect King piece from the comfort of your home
The story of one of Australia’s most renowned and beloved furniture brands began at the back of a Sydney home, where David King and his mother, Gwen, began making lounge chairs and selling them at Paddy’s Market. During this time, he also grew to understand the structural integrity of design by visiting op shops, studying the wear and tear of vintage furniture.
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This experience served David well in laying the foundation for King, the brand he started in 1977. “From the beginning we weren’t content to just make ordinary furniture. We wanted to make better furniture. Furniture that would last. Knowing that your furniture will last the test of time, we think that’s very important,” he says. To this end, he developed the revolutionary innovation that King is famous for—engineered steel frames. These steel frames support the Postureflex® seating system that gives King sofas their renowned flexibility, comfort, and support—not to mention unrivalled 25-year warranty.