Buying Asian antique, vintage or reproduction furniture is a great option; not only does it look good, but it will last, and also travel well wherever you’re moving to next. Whether it’s cabinets, chairs, tables, lamps, sideboards or dividers or artwork you’re looking for, there’s a fantastic range of styles. For example, The Past Perfect Collection is great for Indian colonial antique furniture, Originals for Indian vintage furniture and Just Anthony for Chinese antiques and reproduction furniture. If you’re looking for some “fillers”, there’s also beautiful accessories at these antique stores in Singapore.
Colonial Indian furniture and themed accessories
The Past Perfect Collection specialises in colonial furniture from the British, Dutch and Portuguese eras in India. After sourcing, the pieces are restored before being brought to Singapore. The company also stocks home accessories that link in with the theme – from antique maps, vintage brass and clay pots, to Good Earth tableware and decorative boxes.
Antique furniture top picks
- Teakwood planters chair
- Ebony library chairs (two new arrivals)
Tips and advice from this antique store
“Antiques should feel collected, not matched, and a single well-made colonial chest or chair can anchor a modern room far better than a set of new furniture. Exceptional pieces are rare and often one-of-a-kind, so don’t wait for the ‘perfect space’ before buying an antique. If it speaks to you, start with that one piece you truly love and find a way to live with it. Good design evolves around meaningful objects, built up thoughtfully over time.”
100 Pasir Panjang Road, #04-10
6466 3946 | pastperfect.sg
Vintage furniture, Chinese antiques and reproductions
It’s always good to have a look around Just Anthony. The wide selection of vintage furniture, reproductions, Chinese antiques and accessories are stocked in a warehouse showroom spanning 10,000 square feet. You can shop cabinets, chests, day beds and Ming-style reproduction furniture pieces, plus there’s a large selection of stunning lamps. You’ll also find wall decorations, mirrors and even antique room dividers repurposed from old door panels. Got a tricky space or something particular in mind? Get your piece customised to your ideal colour, dimensions and design.
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Antique furniture top picks
- “Besides lattice door panels from Zhejiang province, we now carry a wider selection of antique doors, from Zhejiang, Fujian, Chaozhou and Shanxi. They can be hung on the wall as a wall feature, or hinged together to form a dramatic room divider, or made into unique walk-in wardrobe doors, or pantry doors. The texture and original colour of these old doors have a lot of character and style. They’re sure to make a statement!”
- “As antique Tibetan pieces are very difficult to source, we carry a range of reproduction hand-painted Tibetan-style furniture: coffee tables, mirror frames, bedside cabinets and storage cabinets.”
- “Repainted antique sideboards from Gansu and Shandong Provinces offer generous storage whether for linen, cutlery or books, and add a rugged charm to any room.”
Tips and advice from this antique store in Singapore
“We carry a wide selection of vintage and antique decor items that are one-of-a-kind, so it’s always fun to come and look. They’re interesting as gifts or for your own home collection. For example, wooden rice scoops to store your newspapers/magazines or hand towels, ceramic and stone lions – great as gifts, décor pieces or bookends – and antique iron weights as paper weights! If you love a piece, buy it. Don’t just get something that will fit in your current home.”
379 Upper Paya Lebar Road
6283 4782 | justanthony.com
Hand-picked vintage furniture from Rajasthan
The team at Originals believe that furniture should tell a story – and their Nomad India collection does exactly that. It’s a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship and timeless design, and the result of 17 years of journeying through the remote regions of Rajasthan in search of vintage treasures. These are pieces with soul, history and the ability to transform a space. Each item is hand-picked and restored by skilled artisans, ensuring it retains its original character while being ready for modern living.
Vintage furniture top picks
Among the team’s favourite finds are vintage India cabinets, once found in everyday homes across Northern India. Each teak cabinet bears the marks of time, from layered Diwali paint to subtle, timeworn details that add to its charm.
Their vintage teak consoles and mirrors, meanwhile, are crafted from salvaged Indian architectural elements such as old door frames and carved columns. These intricately carved pieces now serve as distinct feature accents with a story to tell.
To complement these larger pieces are vintage wooden accessories such as traditional candle stands, crafted with antique metal bases.
Tips for buying antiques in Singapore
The Originals team says that when you’re buying antiques in Singapore, try to focus on quality materials, craftsmanship and authenticity. Choose pieces that have been restored with care, and buy from curators who understand the value of restoration done right. A true antique isn’t just beautiful – it’s also meaningful.
1 Bukit Batok Street 22, #05-02/03
6471 9918 | originals.com.sg
We love how antique furniture has its own story and brings that into your home. Now that we’ve set out the some great antique stores in Singapore, find more inspiration with a look around these readers’ homes!
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