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British Colonial Teakwood Campaign Desk
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Mahogany Writing Table
Late 19th century

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Pair of Teakwood Temple Horses
Vintage

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Art Deco Teakwood Cylinder Desk
Early 20th century

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British Colonial Mahogany Glass Front Cabinet on Stand
Mid 19th century

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Pair of Teakwood Horse Heads
vintage

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British Colonial Mahogany Marble Top Centre Table
Late 19th century

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Portuguese Colonial Teakwood Chest of drawers
Mid 19th century

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Pair of British Colonial Mahogany Half Moon Tables
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Carved Rosewood Sideboard
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Ebony Four Poster Bed
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Ebony Sofa
Mid 19th century

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Pair of British Colonial Ebony Stools
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Camphor Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Mid 19th century

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Dutch Colonial Rosewood Storage Box
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Large Display Cabinet
Late 19th century

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British Colonial Mahogany Sofa
Mid 19th century

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Pair of British Colonial Mahogany Side Tables
Late 19th century

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British Colonial Teakwood Sideboard
Late 19th century

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Portuguese Colonial Rosewood Cupboard
Mid 19th century

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Portuguese Colonial Rosewood Centre Table
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Triangular Display Cabinet
Late 19th century

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Dutch Colonial Satinwood & Ebony Box
Late 19th century

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British Colonial Teakwood Sideboard
Late 19th century

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British Colonial Rosewood Cupboard with Pillars
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Teakwood Sideboard
Late 19th century

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British Colonial Rosewood Glass Front Cabinet
Mid 19th century

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About Us

Singapore’s finest antique store specialises in antique colonial furniture dating back to the British, Dutch and Portuguese era in India. It was established in 2007 by the owners Pieter and Marie-Hélène van Houten, who are passionate antique collectors. They personally select the pieces and have them restored to their former glory in India before they are shipped to Singapore.

Visit the airy showroom in the historic Tiong Bahru area and be transported back in time. Just imagine the romance of colonial European style courting Indian craftsmanship! Antique colonial furniture adds that special character to your home, silently speaking to you of a bygone era.

A worldwide antique store, The Past Perfect Collection offers international shipping and the online store is full of beautiful detailed pictures to assist buyers from outside Singapore.

FROM OUR BLOG

Evocative of gin and tonics served on the veranda and a glamourous tropical lifestyle – the planter’s chair is a colonial design icon.

THE ARISTOCRAT OF HARDWOODS

Ebony – The Aristocrat of Hardwoods. Renowned for its value, ebony furniture maintains an enduring popularity and allure. Find out why!

CAMPAIGN FURNITURE

Evocative of an adventurous life, campaign furniture was designed to be taken on long military expeditions. Find out why it is becoming increasingly collectable.

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