The best antique and vintage furniture shops in Singapore

This long, three-storey shophouse on Craig Road is the only one on the block that’s not been refurbished, and for good reason. It is lined and packed with trinkets and treasures – from jade cabbages in cabinets, porcelain plates on the walls and typewriters lining the stairwells, to old Chinese dressing tables and an ancient music player that looks like an oversized, numberless grandfather clock with the functions of a pianola.

One of the oldest furniture shops in Singapore, Teong Theng Co specialises in classic rattan pieces. Established in 1945, this place is one of the very few places in Singapore where you can find the iconic rattan swing, rocking chairs and the iconic seashell chairs common in households in the past. Sturdy and weatherproof, it's no wonder rattan furniture have not gone out of fashion over the years. 

Stacked up to the ceiling with homeware and knick-knacks from yesteryear, you find yourself manoeuvring your way around '40s art-deco ashtrays, '70s cantilever dining chairs, '60s remote-control tin toy cars, an Eames-era plastic champagne container, a '60s pod chair with inbuilt speakers, and an avant-garde fibreglass chaise longue – all the while trying not to knock over standing cylindrical lamps. There's something for everyone: the old dears will be reminiscing about the good ol' days and the young folks, well they'll lap up the second-hand retro-chic on offer here.

Started in 1995, Journey East is known as the go-to place for beautifully restored art deco and retro wood furniture sourced from Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. Dating between the '20s and '60s, the pieces on offer all bear European design flair, from art deco to mid-century modern to Dutch colonial. 

Every piece is either old or built from FSC-certified recycled wood. Besides its vintage offerings, the brand carries eco-friendly reclaimed teak, industrial-styled furnishings made from iron and wood, and modern furniture pieces. 

Tan Boon Liat Building is a treasure trove for beautiful furniture, antiques and artworks. Head to level 11 for The Past Perfect Collection, which has antique furniture spanning the British, Dutch and Portuguese era in India. The pieces are sourced and handpicked from India – and were once part of the stately colonial mansions.