If you want a one-stop hub for home accessories and some of the best furniture stores in Singapore, this location in Outram is a must-visit. Unassuming on the outside, the Tan Boon Liat Building features all all types of great furniture, from Asian antiques and vintage furniture to Scandinavian contemporary furniture. In addition, it has almost everything home décor related. Think tablecloths, dining tables and settings, cushions, sofas, coffee tables, mattresses, carpets, lamps, lights, ornaments and also art for your walls.
Journey East for vintage furniture and more!
This old favourite is turning 27 years old, and we’re proud to have worked with them for the majority of that! Journey East stocks lovely restored vintage pieces of furniture hand-picked from Java. They also have contemporary d-Bodhi collections that you can mix and match with their vintage collection. Many of their furniture pieces are eco-friendly and use reclaimed wood. Other sustainable materials include handwoven rattan, hand-crafted bark and also handwelded and recycled iron. What’s more, the store carries gorgeous gifts and accessories, so it’s check them out for Christmas and birthdays.
Top picks at this furniture store
- Beautiful, traditional craftmanship is a key feature in the restored pieces of their vintage collection.
- The solid teak sets, like the hardy d-Bodhi Artisan Desk with Purus joinery, are sustainably sourced and will last forever.
- Inject some fun into your space with the casual and bright pieces from Qeeboo.
- Looking for timeless specials? The District Eight Foosball is a great choice for the ultimate man cave or Father’s Day pressie.
#03-02 Tan Boon Liat Building
6473 1693 | journeyeast.com
Soul & Tables for contemporary furniture collections
Known for its multi-brand collections, Soul & Tables (formerly Ethnicraft Online) offers a wide selection of furniture and accessories, specialising in contemporary teak and oak pieces. All of the store’s teak is crafted using FSC-certified, sustainably harvested wood. And the oak collection is equally modern and environmentally friendly. You’ll find a wide selection of handcrafted trays and tables from the Ethnicraft Accessories collection, ethically sourced rugs from Grey House, and also traditional handcrafted African mud-cloth cushions from Mae Woven. In addition, there’s a wide range of outdoor furniture from brands including Fermob, Fatboy, Roolf Living, and Woven+. You’ll be able to furnish your home stylishly and sustainably inside and out!
All the products in this furniture store come with complimentary delivery, lifetime warranty and maintenance services. There’s also a free 30-day return and one-for-one disposal of items. From ethical sourcing of high-quality furniture to providing customers with a seamless shopping experience, Soul & Tables can help build a home you’ll love for years to come.
Top pics at this furniture store
- The Arch dining table, Alcove bed and Solo bed are the latest additions to the constantly expanding Soul & Tables Signature collection. The collection was inspired by the brand’s day-to-day interactions with customers, listening to their needs, and bringing these ideas into new designs. This collection brings knowledge and supplier expertise together to produce high-quality furniture for the home.
#02-03 and #02-09 Tan Boon Liat Building
9272 1545 | soulandtables.com.sg
Fritz Hansen for Danish design furniture
If you prefer clean, pure lines and high-quality craftsmanship of mid-century Danish furniture then head to Danish brand, Fritz Hansen. The company is celebrating 150 years in business this year. In celebration of this milestone, select pieces of Fritz Hansen’s most famous designs have been reinterpreted with the use of special fabrics, colours, and materials. The anniversary editions include new versions of Arne Jacobsen’s Series 7, the Egg, the Swan, and the Lilly chair, as well as a PK61 table in exquisite Norwegian marble.
The company believes that a single piece of furniture can revamp an entire room or building – and then influence the minds of the people living or working in that space. With iconic designs such as the Egg and Swan chair, eagle-eyed design aficionados can come, hang out and relax in the new lifestyle-centric space.
Top picks at this furniture store
- Poul Kjærholm’s one-of-a-kind PK0 A curved chair was designed in 1952, at the very beginning of the Danish designer’s tenure at Fritz Hansen. Now reissued in Oregon pine or black coloured ash with cinnabar red spacers, it acts as a functional sculpture for the home.
- Arne Jacobsen’s Egg table was created in 1952 to complement his Ant chair. Made for modern spaces in FSC-certified walnut veneer and polished chrome, it rests on three legs and also has a beautiful organic oval tabletop, ideal for an intimate seating environment.
- The FH3605 table, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, creates an informal yet exclusive working space thanks to its considered form and practical details. The reissued design comes in two tabletop and base options: walnut veneer or black coloured ash, with chromed steel or black powder coated steel legs. An optional document drawer in solid wood matches the tabletop materials, allowing you to customise the design accordingly.
#13-08 Tan Boon Liat Building
6637 9602 | watelier.com/living/fritz-hansen
Vitra for designer furniture Swiss-style
Located in a large, bright 400-square-metre space is Swiss brand Vitra. It’s known for furniture classics by Verner Panton and Jean Prouvé, as well as contemporary designs by Ronan and Eric Bouroullec, Hella Jongerius, Jasper Morrison and Konstantin Grcic. Check out the different settings that showcase the store’s furniture; from living, dining and home office to formal and informal office systems. Vitra believes that home and office environments should be made up of a “collage” of old and new, high and low, classic and contemporary. And you can certainly achieve that here, with classic designs from the 20th century and key modern contemporary pieces.
Top picks at this furniture store
- A result of a long-standing collaboration between Vitra and designer Antonio Citterio, the Grand Relax is a compact, luxurious reclining lounge chair. The soft, feather, foam-filled cushions make it ideal for sinking into, while the seat and backrest even move independently to adapt to your body.
- Browse the Vitra Accessories Collection, which encompasses a growing portfolio of design objects, accessories and textiles. The collection is based on classic patterns and objects conceived by designers such as Jean Prouvé, Alexander Girard and George Nelson, and eclectic pieces by contemporary designers; its hallmarks are authenticity, joy and playfulness.
#14-08 Tan Boon Liat Building
watelier.com/living/vitra
Dormiente for a healthy sleep
Recently attaining the Germany Green Brand Award 2021-2022 (an EU certification for ecological sustainability) is Dormiente, which offers organic natural latex mattresses for babies and children, and also orthopaedic back care mattresses with unsurpassed quality for a safe and healthy sleep.
The mattresses are also perfect for allergy sufferers as they’ve been tested free of 200 types of harmful chemicals. Pair your new mattress with the store’s adjustable bed bases for optimal benefits, along with height adjustable pillows and organic bedding that, again, is ideal for those with allergies. All are handcrafted in Germany.
With 30 modern, custom-crafted, toxic-free bed frames made from FSC-certified sustainable European hardwoods and 15 types of adjustable bed slats, you’ll be sleeping soundly in no time.
Book a private trial consultation to enjoy the Dormiente experience!
Top picks for the bedroom
- The best-selling Natural Classic Orthoform Female and Male Mattress has been recommended by the German Association of Back Posture Trainers, as it can help with the regeneration of the spine.
- Ergonomically designed motor bed bases like the Ergo Natura Z Disc Frame and Physioform are fully adjustable for the different zones of the body: neck/shoulders, waist/hip and legs.
- There’s also the System 7, a patented bed base that enables full customisation of firmness in seven different orthopaedic zones.
#11-10 Tan Boon Liat Building
9748 4468 | dormiente.sg
The Past Perfect Collection for authentic colonial furniture
Love colonial-style furniture? Visit The Past Perfect Collection to feel transported back in time! The store is filled with gorgeous antique furniture pieces restored to their former glory through exquisite polishing and fresh upholstery. Think romantic four-poster beds, handsome rosewood cabinets and sturdy travelling chests with heavy brass locks. You can also pick up silverware from Jaipur, India, including candlesticks and photo-frames that make perfect gifts. And the elegant tableware from Good Earth adds a sophisticated touch to any table setting.
Top home décor picks at the store
- Antique desks at Past Perfect are consistently in demand for the office or home study. A close second in terms of popularity are the dining tables; they’re high quality and never go out of style.
- Cane furniture such as planter’s chairs, daybeds and sofas are ideal for the Singapore heat – and also the best place to enjoy a gin and tonic!
- The store’s stylish accessories include antique maps, decorative silverware and Good Earth tableware. They’re all great gifts and will add a finishing touch to any interior.
#11-05 Tan Boon Liat Building
6737 3078 | pastperfect.sg
LivingwithArt for every style of artwork
This is a great discovery: a physical gallery in the Tan Boon Liat Building, plus an online gallery that lets you select images based on colour, price range and type of art, whether it’s a painting or photography! There are also heaps of sub-categories to consider, from abstract and landscape, to modern art, fine art, Singapore themed works and more. Prices for a print on canvas start from an affordable $144. Can’t find something that’s just right? You can also request to commission an artwork, and have it painted by the gallery’s in-house artist. Or, if you’ve seen an image you really like online, you can get it printed on canvas too. The possibilities are endless – and you can choose the style and colour scheme of the art to match the home décor of a particular room.
Top art picks
- By supporting LivingwithArt you’re also helping support local artists. These include the award-winning Aaron Gan and budding young talents BODHI, Amanda Lim and Jays Phua.
- There’s a great range of Singapore-themed art, often at reasonable prices – great leaving gifts for friends and family.
- The range of sculptures and cool metal artwork can also add a touch of elegance to your interiors.
#02-05 Tan Boon Liat Building
9826 4172 (WhatsApp) | livingwithart.com.sg
Emperor’s Attic for quality Chinese antiques and more
Emperor’s Attic has a 20-year history in Singapore, and carries antique, vintage and reclaimed Chinese furniture. There’s also Asian-inspired art and small home décor. Expect to find colourful hand-painted cabinets, elegant sideboards, classy chests – all selected for looks and storage needs. Sourced from dedicated artisans in Northern China, these are quality, authentic pieces. In addition, there’s always something new to check out, as a fresh shipment arrives every few months. And you can now buy everything online!
Top picks at this furniture store
- Emperor’s Attic supports local and expat artists including Louise Hill, Deborah McKellar, Kanchan Mehendale and Diana Francis.
- There’s a fabulous range of Singapore-inspired gifts including tea-towels, cards, books and candles by brands such as Wandering Duck, Strait Lights and Pinyin Press.
- Products from The Cinnamon Room are also now available at Emperor’s Attic. Think hide Rrugs, dhurries and a range of outdoor rugs as well as cushions, tealight holders, lanterns and trays.
#01-10 Tan Boon Liat Building
6270 2544 | emperorsattic.com
Arete Culture for designer interiors
Shop the collections of award-winning Arete Culture across two retail showrooms. The Tan Boon Liat showroom is a treasure trove of home accessories, soft furnishings and handcrafted furniture made with natural stones. The flagship showroom, Atelier by Arete, houses made-to-order furniture designs, carpets and the outdoor living collection. New stock arrives every month, with globally sourced and limited-edition pieces.
Many pieces are also designed by the founder, Caroline Chin Geyler – and they’re customisable! Need help putting your dream home together? Just turn to the store’s signature interior design and styling services (Expat Living Readers’ Choice Gold Winner from 2018-2022) to get your dream look.
Top home décor picks
- Side tables and dining tables made with agate, marble and natural gemstones set in stainless steel.
- Extensive collections of cushion covers and table accessories, including photo frames, vases, storage boxes, ceramics and more. Customers also love the selection of lighting, mirrors and wall art.
- The bespoke furniture range, which includes customisable headboards, dining table sets, sofas, coffee tables and sideboards. Items can be made to your specs and available in four weeks with delivery to your doorstep.
#06-01 Tan Boon Liat Building
9640 3829 | areteculture.com
BODE for beautiful textiles
Located on the fifth floor at the end next to the Holiday Inn, BODE’s showroom is full of hand-picked fabrics, wallpapers, leathers, cushions and furniture. Beautiful textiles are at the heart of their collections, and they will guide you if you wish to reupholster or make curtains, cushions or furniture. BODE seeks out collections from around the world. Whether you’re looking for chic European fabric, hand-woven Indonesian wallpaper, durable American textiles or innovative printed designs from Australia, there’s something for everyone.
Top picks at this furniture store
- Glamora from Italy is BODE’s newest brand. These are stunning Italian wallcoverings, each design crafted to perfection. There’s even an option for completely waterproof coverings to use in showers and spas.
- New fabulous outdoor fabrics let you have more fun decorating your outdoor furniture. The designs are superb and the fabrics tough, soft and sunproof. Take a look at the Liberty Fabrics garden collection, for example.
- Sustainable fabrics are increasingly sought-after. Belgian company Designs of the Time weaves natural fibres such as linen and hemp, often using artisan processes. This means rich textures and colours from one of the world’s best. BODE also offers recycled polyesters, wools and cottons.
#05-10 Tan Boon Liat Building
6635 3377 | bode.com.sg
J. edition for home grown furniture
Customers can expect to find a range of sofas and bed frames here, inspired by and designed for the local market. J. edition also carries a range of ergonomic lounge chairs by Thai brand Zedere at very affordable prices. Parts of the store are modelled after typical apartments in Singapore so customers can see how the furniture will look in their homes. Much of the furniture is in a modern contemporary style.
Top picks at this furniture store
- The Zoe sofa is the most popular model, also dubbed the Netflix sofa by customers! It features adjustable headrests and soft feather-filled armrests that give the user a comfy, versatile yet modern and sleek-looking sofa.
- The Gaia bed is a friendly and fun-looking bed frame. Features include removable fabric covers and friendly curves, great for those who are afraid of kicking the bed at night! Customers get to choose from a wide range of boucle fabric to suit their interiors.
- The Mitch Sofa is the evergreen model for those looking for the classic look. The dimensions have been tailored for the local context for a better fit. It’s a popular choice, particularly amongst older couples.
#04-04 Tan Boon Liat Building
8911 1727 | j-edition.com
Golden Teak for unique teak furniture
This is a go-to store for bespoke and ready-made beautiful teak furniture. Sourced from and manufactured in Indonesia, Golden Teak products feature transparent pricing that promises great value for money. Thinking of customising your own unique pieces at a much affordable price range than ready-made pieces? Consumers can create their own bespoke pieces without a customisation fee at Golden Teak. With years of experience in furniture making, the team has the skills and knowledge to bring your dream furniture alive.
Top picks at this furniture store
- The Live Edge dining table is a best-seller. Every piece has its own unique characteristics for consumers to choose from.
- The natural teak root collection comprises root stumps, tea tables, coffee tables, swivel chairs and a bar table set that can be used indoors and outdoors. All teak root items are made from a single piece of wood.
- The reclaimed boat wood is a store favourite. It’s sustainably sourced and can be built into functional furniture of all kinds. Each finished piece is constructed from weathered boat wood, where the colours and wood are unique to each piece. Each rustic handcrafted piece also tell a story from the sea, to create a one-of-a-kind boat wood piece.
#04-03 Tan Boon Liat Building
8448 2790 (WhatsApp) | goldenteak.com.sg
Singapore Trading Post for home décor with history
A shared love and passion for Singapore’s history is at the heart of Singapore Trading Post. Celebrating its ten-year anniversary, the store’smission is to offer discerning lifestyle seekers with a stylish but unique shopping alternative to the shopping mall “monoculture”. You’ll find room scents of frangipani, images and artworks of Chinatown, relics from old town Singapore and also treasures to gift to friends and familty, inspired by historical travels across Asia.
The romantic style of old Singapore will always be the backbone of their look. Imagine plantation chairs, pineapple lamps, and classic bar accessories for a black-and-white bungalow setting. In addition, they constantly introduce and design bespoke quality items to suit the Singapore home, whether it be a small apartment or a heritage home.
They also love developing new product ideas to fit Singapore homes, and building relationships with family businesses and factories throughout Southeast Asia.
Top picks at this furniture store
- The Planters Chair is a traditional Indonesian teak and rattan chair with swing-out arms.
- Their ice buckets are hugely popular and make great gifts. They come in a variety of sizes in metal and glass to set off every celebration, priced from $110.
- Palm lamps are iconic pineapple lamps that help create the bungalow look.
- The Shanghai lounger is a rattan armchair that accentuates a classic style.
- The Amoy Bar stool and table is a great piece for creating your own bar area at home.
#07-01 Tan Boon Liat Building
8891 9950 | Singaporetradingpost.com
Hommage Lifestyle for renowned Japan brands
Hommage focuses primarily on Japanese brands. The company delivers quality furniture to customers by importing directly from established Japanese manufacturers and acting as sole agent for many Japanese brands. Japanese furniture boasts a rich heritage, masterful craftsmanship and aesthetic sensitivity. Many pieces have an understated simplicity distilled from a thousand years of knowledge and careful craftsmanship.
Hommage also provides made-to-order Japanese tatami, hinoki wooden bathtubs, traditional Japanese shoji screens and logistics services from Japan to Singapore.
Top picks at this furniture store
- Established in 1926, the Nihon Bed’s mattresses are handcrafed by Japanese artisans, and used by the Japanese royal family and many prestigious hotels. In 1974, when the State Guest House Akasaka Palace was opened, all the bedrooms were furnished with Nihon Bed mattresses.
- The ofuro wooden bath is loved by Japanese people for its particular fragrance and the ability to warm the body (and soul). You can relax blissfully in this wooden bath every day and look forward to the great night’s sleep that follows!
- The Butterfly Stool, designed by Sori Yanagi, is a simple and light stool with a pair of molded plywood parts and a brass metal cross bar fitting. The stool combines Japanese form with Western modernism. Widely known as a symbol of modernisation in post-war Japan, it has become an icon of manufacturer Tendo Mokko.
#08-08 Tan Boon Liat Building
9459 7672 | 6258 5258 | hommagelifestyle.com
S&C Furniture Dynamic for customisable designs
Established in 2001, S&C Furniture Dynamic specialises in customised dining, coffee and side tables. Can’t find the right table for your home? Here you can choose your table’s length, height, width and shape. There’s a great range of stylish dining chairs and high stools that come in leather or fabric. They also have a huge selection of marble, granite, quartz and sintered stone to choose from. The bed frames are also customisable, so you can find the perfect piece to get the best night’s sleep. That’s once you’ve chosen your mattress from them as well, of course!
Top picks at this furniture store
- Omazz mattresses. Founded in the late 1980s, Omazz is the sole producer of ‘Tofu’ styled mattresses, handcrafted from top natural materials. Made from Talalay natural latex, the Talatech mattresses offer the perfect balance between comfort and relaxation. The natural latex adapts to the body, helping support but also ensuring comfort.
- Lotus was also founded in the 1980s, and focuses on using fine materials for its mattresses. Its products offer weight and support, pressure relief and air circulation systems. The pocketed spring and latex mattresses promise an environment to give you a great night’s sleep.
#08-09 Tan Boon Liat Building
6552 5208 | snc-furniture.com
Born In Colour for mid-century and Scandinavian style
This store carries a wide range of Scandinavian, bohemian, and mid-century styles, with furniture available in various tones and moods to suit every home. The specially curated pieces are trendy yet functional and compact, perfect for Singapore homes. The team works closely with their designers to ensure every piece is ergonomically designed and practical. By working closely with factories they can supply affordable quality designer furniture without going through a distributor, and pass savings directly to their customers.
The store’s top picks
- The Hesse Danish Brown 1.8m Scandinavian-style television console. This piece elicits a warm and cosy feeling with its earthy palette. The console works as a centrepiece to the living room with its signature tamboured sliding doors and oval silhouette.
- Bistro rattan ash wood television cabinet (pictured). This cabinet features a two-layer cabinet sitting on steel legs, brush painted with gold capping. Paired with the signature hand woven natural rattan weave, the octagonal weave pattern accentuates the cool brown woody surface and complements the mellow tones in this collection.
- Certo three-wide drawers mid-century style cabinet. The Certo collection creates a sense of visual calm with its unique dark walnut brown tint and sleek tambour design. Each piece in the series is made of real engineered wood and features a unique and attractive wood pattern.
#05-05 Tan Boon Liat Building
6988 3308 | bornincolour.com
To browse all this great home décor and furniture in the Tan Boon Liat Building, head to 315 Outram Road.
Liked this? Get more furniture and décor inspiration in our Home section, plus new shops and home décor news
There’s more great furniture in this big guide too!
Get the latest events, stories and special offers
sent to your inbox.
By signing up, you'll receive our weekly newsletters and offers, which you can unsubscribe to anytime.
