15 Furniture Stores In Singapore With The Best Selections For Japandi, Mid-Century Modern & Contemporary Homes

We won't sugarcoat it – home layouts in Singapore can be dreadfully predictable. But there’s a silver lining in the thriving scene of eclectic furniture stores right at our doorstep.

Forget the ubiquitous flat-packs and dicey online purchases. We’ve scoured industrial estates and the furniture mecca that is Tan Boon Liat Building for 15 stores that capture every interior design style. Happy furniture-hunting!

VINTAGE

1. Lorgan’s The Retro Store

At Lorgan’s, the twentieth century comes alive in all its mid-century modern and pop art glory. Imagine lounging on a dentist chair from the 1940s, aircraft seats from the 1970s, or a pair of cinema seats from the golden age of art deco.

Orion @ Paya Lebar, 160 Paya Lebar Rd, #02-07, Singapore 409022

2. Noden Home

211 Henderson Rd, #02-02, Singapore 159552

3. Singapore Trading Post

Singapore Trading Post sources their pieces directly from manufacturers along our country's historical trading routes. Their collection evokes the charm of a colonial bungalow from a bygone era, creating a nostalgic ambiance reminiscent of Raffles Hotel.

315 Outram Road #07-01, Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074

JAPANDI

1. Soul and Tables

A Japandi home is clean, natural, and bright, and this store understands the assignment. Take the Ellipse sofa and side table duo, whose curved silhouette creates the illusion of space in a small apartment. Or the Leather Padded Sofa, a grand centrepiece complemented by wooden wonders sourced from Indonesian plantations and European forests.

315 Outram Road #02-03 & #02-09, Tan Boon Liat Building, 169074

2. Hommage

Hommage started in Serangoon Central in 2003, importing Japanese furniture directly from the Land of the Rising Sun. Today, they have much to offer those craving an oriental flair in their Japandi mix. Think shoji screens, tatami mats, and even onsen bathtubs for the full ryokan experience.

315 Outram Rd, #08-08 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074

3. Nook and Cranny

Letting go of a beloved piece of furniture that doesn't fit in your home is a bummer, but this is hardly a problem at Nook and Cranny. Their furniture shape-shifts like transformers to suit your spatial constraints, like this Novac extendable table, which stretches from 1.2 to 1.6 and even 2 metres.

200 Turf Club Rd, The Grandstand, #03-08/09, Singapore 287994

MID-CENTURY MODERN

1. Journey East

Journey East started out selling vintage and retro collectables at Dempsey and, over the last three decades, has become a treasure trove of reclaimed teak wood furniture and modern designer creations.

Among their original pieces is the Art Deco Curved Vanity, a rare one dating back to the 1920s to 1930s, which nails the mid-century modern look with its blend of wood, brass, and alluring curves.

Need a clever space-saving solution? The Distrikt Bed has your back, or rather, your side tables. And for those living in studio apartments, fear not – the bed also comes in a sofa version, saving you from the clunky presence of coffee tables.

315 Outram Rd, #03-02 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074

2. Grey and Sanders

Nothing in nature is perfect, and Grey and Sanders lets you bring that notion into the quintessential mid-century modern home. Live edges of wood slabs are proudly displayed, alongside freckled leather that age well like patina. Here, flaws are not merely tolerated but celebrated.

315 Outram Rd, #06-02 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074

3. Mountain Living

Mountain Living, formerly Mountain Teak, caters to a crowd that appreciates the elegance of wooden furniture without the bulk.

Sideboards, racks, shelves – there’s no lack of options to doll up a feature wall with. Some pieces come with wheels for easy rearrangement, while others, like the dark labyrinthic bookshelf, serve double duty as a storage solution and room divider.

315 Outram Rd, #02-01 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074

CONTEMPORARY LUXE

1. Fritz Hansen

We have good news for fans of the Tamago chair from the Netflix series Beef, featuring an indentation modelled after the backside of Ali Wong’s on-screen mother-in-law. The masterpiece isn’t on the market, but here’s an alternative without the comedian.

315, #13-08 Outram Rd, Tan Boon Liat Building, 169074

2. Vitra

Another purveyor of statement chairs under Waterlier’s umbrella is Vitra. Their collection is filled with eye-catching designs, but one that truly steals the show is the Tip Ton RE chair. When rocked forward, this minimalist plastic marvel offers a forward tilt position that gives your pelvis and spine a much-needed stretch in between those never-ending Zoom meetings.

This Swiss-family-owned company has a knack for turning everyday, mundane details – from wall organisers to clocks – into little surprises, too. These touches bring whimsy into the kids’ room, while maintaining a timeless appeal that saves you the hassle of frequent room makeovers as they grow up.

315 Outram Road #14-08, Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074

3. Ipse Ipsa Ipsum

Ipse Ipsa Ipsum is all about making high-quality and semi-luxurious pieces accessible, with a penchant for reviving old-school techniques and breathing life into rare materials.

And even if nothing in their eclectic selection tickles your fancy, there’s always the option of bespoke furniture. Past customers have requested coffee tables, sideboards, and even a dining table carved from a single block of marble.

315 Outram Road #11-02, Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074

URBAN BOHEMIAN

1. Island Living

​​​​​​8 Kaki Bukit Ave 1, #06-04 Mapletree Industrial Trust, Singapore 417941

2. Rooma

One of the store's most impressive features is their ability to offer custom furniture. This goes beyond simply selecting colours, materials, and sizes from a catalogue. Instead, you have the opportunity to unleash your imagination and design something from scratch, whether it's a shoe rack to showcase your sneaker collection or a bed with clever storage compartments. The possibilities are limitless – you can even have a bookshelf inspired by The Lord Of The Rings if you so desire.

​​​​​​315 Outram Rd, #13-01/02/04/06 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074

3. Originals

The urban bohemian interior design style goes beyond the mere transformation of your home into a Balinese villa. That's why the founders of Originals, drawing inspiration from two decades of travels, are imbuing an ethnic touch into the trinity of rattan, wood, and rope.

1 Bukit Batok Street 22, #05-02/03, Singapore 659592

The original version of this story first appeared in CNA Lifestyle.
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