Knight’s Furniture was once a beloved family-run business at the heart of Dunstan Village in Scarborough, Maine. Located on U.S. Route 1, the store served generations of local families with quality furniture and home goods, all within a converted barn that became a familiar landmark.
At a time when Dunstan Corner was a bustling stop along the main coastal route, Knight’s was part of a thriving village economy that included small shops, gas stations, and restaurants. Many remember stopping in to browse sturdy bedroom sets, dining tables, and living room pieces.
As Scarborough grew and larger retail stores changed the furniture business, Knight’s eventually closed, but its barn and the memories live on in the stories of residents who furnished their homes through this trusted local store.
This aerial view, taken around 1960, shows Knight’s Furniture at its peak — a reminder of Dunstan village’s role as a vital hub in Scarborough’s commercial past.
Today, this area, 581 US Route 1, is home to Suburban Home Outfitters and Gurley Antiques Gallery, “A Quality Multi-Dealer Shop.”
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Before it became Knight’s Furniture, it was called Wayside Furniture. Wayside Furniture was owned by David Joseph Lavin (1897-1994), the father of actress Linda Lavin (1937-2024).
A friend, and longtime resident of Scarborough, still has a bedroom set her folks got her over 75 years ago from Wayside Furniture.