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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 Ebony Glass Front Cabinet
Mid 19th century

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Art Deco Teakwood Cylinder Desk
Early 20th century

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Art Deco Rosewood Sofa Set
Early 20th century

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British Colonial Camphor Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Mid 19th century

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Indo-Dutch Mahogany & Ebony Chest on Stand
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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Portuguese Colonial Rosewood Console Table
Mid 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 Carved Rosewood Sideboard
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Triangular Display Cabinet
Late 19th century

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

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British Colonial Camphor Chest
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Carved Serpentine Front Sideboard
Mid 19th century

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British Colonial Mahogany Marble Top Centre Table
Late 19th century

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Dutch Colonial Satinwood & Ebony Box
Late 19th century

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British Colonial Rosewood Planter’s Chair
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 Barrister Bookcase
Early 20th century

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

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Pair of British Colonial Mahogany Side Tables
Late 19th century

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Portuguese Colonial Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mid 19th century

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Indus – Good Earth
Fine Bone China Dinnerware

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British Colonial Teakwood Planter’s Chair
Late 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.

HOW TO GET THE COLONIAL STYLE

Sophisticated, timeless and elegant, the colonial style is extremely adaptable and an easy look to achieve in even the most modern of homes. Here are our tips.

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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