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Our History

Mid-Late 1800s

Malcolm McCrimmon worked as a furniture upholsterer, manufacturer, and retailer on King Street near Talbot Street, and on the corner of Pall Mall & Maitland Street in London, Ontario.

Late 1800s

Instead of taking over his father’s business, Malcolm’s son went into partnership with Brickenden to create Brickenden & McCrimmon. They were a wholesaler of upholstery fabric, dry goods and accessories. Brickenden & McCrimmon was located on York Street until 1929, selling to Northeastern USA and Ontario.

1960

Furniture business began as Ian McCrimmon entered the furniture wholesaler industry.

1977

Alexanders was a furniture store founded by Ian McCrimmon located at 1801 Dundas Street.

1987

Sofa Gallery: From Alexander’s, Ian’s son Rob opened the Sofa Gallery in 1987 in the present-day location of Austin & Taylor.

1993

Michael Roberts: For 15 years, the family owned and operated Michael Roberts Fine Furniture until 2008 on the corner of Fanshawe Park Road and Wonderland Road.

2010

Austin & Taylor Home Furnishings was opened by Rob McCrimmon.

With 170 years of family experience, we believe that the best is being moulded into Austin & Taylor and its future. It is with confidence that we believe Austin & Taylor will be a leading force for years to come as Southwestern Ontario’s premier quality furniture store.

170 years,

6 generations,

Constantly evolving.

Pictured:

1936

Ian McCrimmon, age 5, sitting on a sofa made by Malcolm McCrimmon. Ian himself re-entered the furniture business in 1960 as a furniture wholesaler until 1977.

What We Do Now

At Austin & Taylor, we are dedicated to providing the best shopping and delivery experience, working diligently to fit both our customers home and budget. 

We’re excited to collaborate with clients to create dream spaces, accelerating ideas into reality. We offer expert advice on everything from floor plans to colour schemes, in addition to custom furniture selections to best suit all spaces. We believe not only do we shape our homes, they shape us.

Our one-on-one client and consultant shopping is designed to provide the most welcoming and easy experience possible. Say goodbye to the days of stressful home planning, our design consultants are eager to assist in the creation and execution of incredible ideas.

We can’t wait for you to visit our showroom!