If you’ve ever been on the hunt for quality vintage or customised furniture, you might’ve realised how hard it is to get your hands on them. They usually come with an astronomical price tag or are slightly worn out. Fortunately, there is a solution: upcycled furniture stores.
Here are 8 upcycled furniture stores in Singapore that utilise pre-loved materials to craft or improve furniture for you – best of all, without compromising on design, variety or affordability.
Artful House – Vintage Indian doors, frames and other intricate furniture
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Your old doors, window frames, and antique pieces that have lost their use are upcycled and transformed into new pieces of furniture by the folks at Artful House. And since the said pieces are all made from different source materials, no two pieces will come out of the shop exactly the same, so you can be sure that you’ll have something unique.
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With a catalogue that includes consoles, display shelves, bookcases, sideboards, tables, and so much more, Artful House is a treasure trove for those looking for distinctive pieces to decorate their homes with – especially if you seek to emphasise specific interior design styles such as vintage, industrial, or oriental.
Address: 315 Outram Road, #08-04 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074
Opening hours: Wed – Sun 10.30am-6pm
Contact: Artful House website | 8112 6127
Big Blue Trunk – Personalised upcycling for old furniture
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If you have an older piece of furniture that’s looking a little worse for wear, you can bring it over to Big Blue Trunk, where they’ll be able to give your favourite sideboard a new lease of life. This includes your piano and desks passed down from generation to generation.
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And if you thought this wasn’t cool enough, wait till you hear about their workshops. They often organise classes to pass on their knowledge and techniques of upcycling old furniture, equipping you with the skills needed to give your own furniture a makeover or two in the future.
However, it must be noted that you’ll need to submit your enquiries or book a consultation to upcycle your furniture, as the company doesn’t accept walk-ins. For supplies and workshops, however, it’s as simple as adding your item or service to your cart and checking out.
Address: 43 Keppel Road 02-02, Singapore 099418
Opening hours: By appointment only
Contact: Big Blue Trunk website | 91236253
Chisel & Log – Raw traditional handcrafted Indian furniture
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There’s a certain charm when a mirror or a cabinet is crafted from an old window frame or a door, and Chisel & Log is one place where you can find such pieces. The intricate details and motifs that are a hallmark of antique Indian furniture are upcycled into new, handcrafted home furniture from bookshelves to consoles and even dowry chests.
A console fashioned out of an old cartwheel.
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Should nothing on their current catalogue tickle your fancy, you can also reach out to them to commission a piece specially designed for your needs. They even have other vintage home decor from India like grinder tables, candle stands, and statues
Address: 315 Outram Road, #10-07 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074| 303 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01, Singapore 427554
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 10.30am-6.30pm
Contact: Chisel & Log website | 91075714
FurnitureReborn – Has experience with antique restoration for 3 generations
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This upcycled furniture store in Tampines specialises in antique restoration, where timeworn vintage pieces are born anew. Passed down from father to son, and later to his son again, this local company has stayed in business for generations, so no doubt that they’ve amassed a wealth of experience.
They can mend, paint or replace the varnish of your old furniture, ensuring that they’ll last for more years to come.
Address: 9010 Tampines Street 93, #04-115, Singapore 528844
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 10am-12am
Contact: Furniture Reborn website | 96980360
Hock Siong & Co. – Has their own line of upcycled products
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Hock Siong & Co. specialises in second-hand furnishings, aiming to give each piece a new home regardless of its original condition. They restore and refurbish worn items to their former glory, offering them at fair prices.
While renowned for their restored second-hand furniture, Hock Siong & Co. also offers a unique selection of upcycled furniture, crafted from reclaimed materials. Searching their website specifically for “upcycled furniture” reveals a curated collection of these distinctive pieces alongside their wider range.
Conveniently located with available parking and close to public transport, Hock Siong & Co. also offers free delivery for furniture purchases exceeding $400.
Address: 153 Kampong Ampat, #01-03 Junjie Industrial Building, Singapore 368326
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 9am-5pm | Sun & PH 9.30am-5.30pm
Contact: Hock Siong & Co. website | 62818338
Journey East – Upcycled furniture with a Mid-Century aesthetic
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Journey East offers a diverse furniture range that complements various interior design styles, not just upcycled pieces. However, they excel in upcycled furniture crafted from reclaimed wood, ideal for a mid-century European aesthetic.
While some items may be higher-priced, they assure exceptional quality. Plus, they provide a returns and warranty policy for defective purchases.
If you’re not yet convinced, you could always visit Journey East’s showroom. Do take note that their showroom doesn’t exhibit all of their pieces.
Address: 315 Outram Road, #03-02 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 10am-6pm
Contact: Journey East website | 64731693
Triple Eyelid – Upcycled decorative pieces from discarded wood
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Unlike the previous 2 shops, Triple Eyelid focuses entirely on distributing sustainable products. Their catalogue showcases tons of furniture made from reclaimed wood, which they breathe new life into by transforming them into furniture.
Triple Eyelid sources materials that would otherwise have been thrown away by various industries in Singapore. In addition, numerous customers have attested to their products and services – landing them 5 stars on Google reviews.
If you’re looking to pick up a new skill while getting an upcycled piece of furniture, then why not kill two birds with one stone? Their workshops will teach you how to handle the upcycled materials, and you’ll be able to bring home your handicraft.
Address: 1 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2A, Singapore 568049
Opening hours: By appointment only
Contact: Triple Eyelid website
Urban Salvation – Artisanal furniture crafted from recycled solid wood
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Upcycled does not mean distressed or “saved from the bin”. The team at Urban Salvation uses reclaimed wood to create new pieces of furniture that look as good as new and have a more modern look to fit homes with a Scandinavian or minimalistic interior design.
Sustainability enthusiasts would also appreciate that the salvaged materials used by Urban Salvation are sourced locally, cutting down on the carbon footprint that would’ve otherwise been incurred should they have been procured from overseas.
They even make customised furniture – and are really good at it according to the reviews – thus, if their current catalogue doesn’t suit your tastes and preferences, you’re not all out of options.
Address: 9006 Tampines Street 93 #02-212, Singapore 528840
Opening hours: Tue – Sun 12pm-6pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: Urban Salvation website | 88588955
Upcycled furniture stores in Singapore
Upcycled furniture is a marriage of style and cost. Modern, contemporary, oriental, farmhouse, boho, European – the list of interior design styles they’re able to complement goes on and on. While normally, quality customised pieces cost a small fortune, these pieces made from pre-loved materials fetch a much more reasonable price without compromising on the standard.
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Cover image adapted from: Artful House, Journey East
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