Treasured Finds

Breathing new life into aged furniture is one of the best ways to create eco-friendly interiors. These local galleries show how homeowners can stay stylish and green with antique, refurbished and vintage designer furniture and accessories.

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CARPENTER AND COOK

Carpenter and Cook is a vintage furniture and decor store, that also doubles as an artisan bakery cafe. If you’re looking for fun and retro items to add character to your home, such as old sewing machines, weighing scales, typewriters, and collectible teapot sets, this is the place to be.

Visit #01-06, 19 Lorong Kilat, www.carpenterandcook.com.

JUST ANTHONY

If you are a fan of the Oriental style, you will probably find everything you need (or want) at Just Anthony. It carries a collection of refurbished Chinese antique pieces including bedside tables, Chinese screens, wardrobes, and even chinaware.

Visit 379 Upper Paya Lebar Road, www.justanthony.com.

JOURNEY EAST

Shopping for vintage furniture? Drop by Journey East and explore their collection of carefully curated pieces sourced from Java and crafted from solid teak. Expect to find pieces designed in the 1920s to 1960s, and influenced by design movements like Mid-century modern, Art Deco and even the Dutch Colonial style.

Visit #03-02 Tan Boon Liat building, 315 Outram Road, www. journeyeast.com.