The People Behind
Muse & Merchant
Meet the team behind our collections, our showrooms and the Muse & Merchant experience.
Gert Knudsen
Born in Denmark, Gert founded both Muse & Merchant and its sister company, ScanDesigns. A Scandinavian devotion to quality, craftsmanship and enduring design has shaped the company from the very beginning.
What made you start Muse & Merchant?
How has Denmark influenced your approach to design?
What do you look for in a piece of furniture?
What makes a piece worth keeping for decades?
How are Muse & Merchant and ScanDesigns connected?
Directors
Colin Knudsen
DirectorColin is the steady hand behind the scenes, ensuring operations run seamlessly. His leadership keeps the moving parts aligned, enabling the whole company to thrive with confidence.
Jesse Knudsen
DirectorJesse leads digital and technology, shaping how customers meet Muse & Merchant beyond the showroom floor. Our online presence and the systems behind it are his domain, built to be seamless, modern and effortless to use.
Buyer
Anita Tiernan
BuyerEvery Muse & Merchant collection begins with Anita. Irish-born, with a deep background in art, design and furniture, she looks for form, quality and individuality: pieces with a distinct character, as beautiful in daily life as they are on the showroom floor.
Managers
Meet the leaders behind our showrooms, bringing thoughtful service, inspiring spaces and the Muse & Merchant experience to every location.
Edyta
Coquitlam ManagerWith over 20 years with the company, Edyta has become such an integral part of the Muse & Merchant story. Originally from Poland, she brings an unmistakable energy, an eye for design, and a warmth that's entirely her own.
Maleeshya
Langley ManagerMaleeshya pairs strong sales leadership with a calm, solutions-first manner. She leads her team with purpose and makes sure every client is heard, supported and well cared for.
Ivan
Langley ManagerYears in the furniture industry have given Ivan practical expertise and a natural talent for solving problems. His command of the product and customer-first mindset make even the most complex decisions straightforward.
Liz
Victoria ManagerLiz knows Muse & Merchant inside out and runs the Victoria showroom with warmth and a steady hand. Team and customers alike are welcomed from the very first conversation.
Paul
Victoria ManagerPaul keeps operations running smoothly alongside Liz at our Victoria location. He is respected for his steady leadership and supportive approach.
Kendall
Kelowna ManagerKendall pairs strong product knowledge with steady leadership and a real dedication to his customers. In Kelowna, that makes for a showroom that is personal, unhurried and easy to navigate.
Julie
Nanaimo ManagerJulie is the heart of our Nanaimo showroom and a valued part of the Muse & Merchant and ScanDesigns family. She curates both Muse and Scan with a sense of harmony, making each space feel considered and quietly sophisticated.
