The Story of the Chest of Drawers
One of the most practical and useful items of antique furniture, here is how the humble chest of drawers has evolved over the years.
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Colonial Chests – Practicality with Elegance
Colonial chests are a wonderful combination of striking elegance combined with practicality and were once made for European expatriates.
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Ebony – The Aristocrat of Hardwoods
Renowned for its value, ebony furniture maintains an enduring popularity and allure.
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Preparing for Diwali – Light up your Home
Here are a few things to do in preparation of Diwali: Clean the house, decorate, make sweets, light the lanterns and go shopping!
The Colonial Style and How to Get it
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.
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Great Singapore Antiques Hunt
Great Singapore Antiques Hunt is back and you are invited! Search for a great deal in-store and online for discounts of up to 25%. Visit Us From 6-22 Sept!
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Brass Decoration on Antiques
From elaborate sheeting on Arab chests to simple recessed handles on a campaign chest of drawers, brass decoration on antiques takes many forms.
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Happy Birthday Singapore!
Happy Birthday Singapore! You can have the Cookies and the Cake! The Past Perfect Antique Store is Open on Friday 9th August.
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Styling Antiques with Chris Chan
Meet our resident designer Chris Chan who has worked with Past Perfect for over 15 years! We asked him for expert advice and tips for styling antiques.
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Art with a Purpose – Why Men Love Antique Maps
Men are notoriously difficult to buy for, so with Father’s Day just around the corner we look at why an antique map would be the perfect gift.
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Best Antique Stores In Singapore
We are happy to be included in Expat Living’s round-up of the ‘Best shops for antique furniture in Singapore’.
Colonial Icon – The Planter’s Chair
Evocative of gin and tonics served on the veranda and a glamourous tropical lifestyle – the planter’s chair is a colonial design icon.
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Love for Dutch Furniture
Indo-Dutch furniture is characterised by the combined use of light and dark coloured wood and the decoration often inspired by the Dutch Tulip.
Campaign Furniture – On the Road Again!
Evocative of an adventurous life ‘under canvass’, campaign furniture was designed to be taken on long military expeditions. Find out why it is becoming increasingly collectable.
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Reunion Dinner – The Significance of the Round Table
The reunion dinner is an important part of Chinese New Year celebrations. It is customary to host it at a round table - why?
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Talking Antiques – The Mark of Quality
"Most of us know quality when we see it!" Pieter van Houten, owner of The Past Perfect Collection, shares his expertise and insights.
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Christmas Table Settings – Something for Everyone
Setting a Christmas table with Good Earth dinnerware is always beautiful and will certainly impress your guests! Here are some ideas.
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Portuguese Colonial Cabinets
Portuguese colonial cabinets beautifully illustrate the merging of two cultures and are mainly found in Goa, on the western coast of India.
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Beautiful Diwali Décor Ideas
We love Diwali! The most exuberant time of the year and our favorite Indian festival. Here are some beautiful Diwali Décor Ideas.
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Darryl Carter – A Modern Traditionalist
Darryl Carter is the master of pared down tranquil interiors with a sense of history. We take a look at his signature style.
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Antique Furniture Legs – How Sexy Can They Be?
It is said that the Victorians covered up furniture legs for the sake of modesty. We love this story and showcase some of the shapely legs of our furniture.
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EarthDay 2023
Past Perfect is a proud supporter of the Sundarbans Reforestation Project in India. An intiative of EARTHDAY.ORG
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Sustainable Antiques and Reasons to Buy
In today’s atmosphere of conservation and sustainability, enjoying and living with antiques is a simple and positive ecological decision.
British Colonial Style Favoured By Celebrities
Timeless elegance with global appeal - it's easy to see why the British Colonial Style is coveted by the rich and famous.
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The Mermaid House – Tropical Luxury
See how Joe Pullos has styled an antique chest of drawers, from The Past Perfect Collection, in his stunning beach home.
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Best Furniture Stores in Singapore with showroom & online shopping!
Expat Living’s 2022 favourite list of furniture shops to spruce up your space. With showroom & online shopping! Visit Us Today!
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Chinese New Year – Symbols and Customs
Chinese culture abounds with symbolism and it is never more apparent and relevant than during important festivals like Chinese New Year.
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Best Christmas Trees 2022 – Light up the Festive Season
Beautifully decorated Christmas trees bring us together with much needed joy and cheer. Here we share some of our favourites from across the globe.
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Heritage Hotels – Glimpses of The Past
Heritage hotels are little pieces of history, magically encapsulating the qualities, ambience and traditional way of life particular to the area.
Tropical Christmas at Past Perfect
We’ve had so much fun creating this year’s Christmas table and for our final setting we went tropical with a bright and beautiful Christmas table.
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From the Frugal to The Ornate
Proud to be a part of Sarita Sundar’s new book ‘From the Frugal to the Ornate: Stories of the Seat in India‘. A review by Man's World India magazine.
The Secretaire Chest of Drawers
The design of the secretaire chest of drawers is compact yet feature-rich, fitted with a drop-down workspace and drawers with recessed brass handles.
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History in a Box – Antique Boxes
The enduring charm of any antique box is the history which surrounds it offering a fascinating insight into the lives of those who first owned them.
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Art Nouveau and Art Deco are Back!
‘Art Nouveau is all about nature and dreams, it is magical!’ Marie-Hélène van Houten, owner of Past Perfect shares her insights.
Celebrating Singapore Art – Marijke Böhm
The Singapore art scene is thriving and Dutch artist Marijke Böhm takes a lot of her inspiration from The Little Red Dot.
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Floral Carving on Antique Furniture
Floral motifs like the Rosette, Fleur-de-Lis, Palmette and Acanthus are a pleasure to the eye and add a beautiful touch to carved furniture.
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Christmas Window Displays – Works of Art
We love to see it each year. From New York, London, Moscow and of course Singapore, these Christmas window displays are works of art.
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A Colourful Christmas at Past Perfect
This year, something symbolic of Kashmir is all around us and our Christmas table was inspired by Good Earth’s colourful dinnerware Serai.
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The Exciting Mix of Antique With Modern
Mixing antique furniture with modern design provides an element of the unexpected which can breathe life into a room.
Inlay Furniture from Colonial Era India
Skilled craftsmen created highly coveted and beautiful inlay furniture. Featuring exquisite decoration in bone, ivory, brass and wood.
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Past Perfect Store Open
The Past Perfect Store at Tan Boon Liat Building is open and keeps operating according to the rules set by Singaporean government. Tue - Sun 10.30 - 6pm
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How to Decorate an Antique Dining Table
Our resident designer Chris Chan treats each project with great dedication - and to decorate an antique dining table is no exception!
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Pre-Wedding Photography in a Royal Setting
For once our antique store changed into a photo studio for Elaine and Durjay’s pre-wedding photos.
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Geoffrey Bawa and Sri Lankan Antiques
The famous Sri Lankan Architect pioneered Tropical Modernism. And it is his love for Dutch colonial furniture that makes us such great fans.
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Earth Day 2021 – Making Positive Choices
Can antiques be green? With Earth Day in mind we look at some very good reasons for buying a beautiful antique for your home.
The Best Antique & Vintage Furniture shops in Singapore
Hoping to nail the blast-from-the-past aesthetic at home? Check TimeOut’s Guide to the best Antique and Vintage Furniture Shops in Singapore!
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Original Artwork of Singapore Nature
We are excited to bring you Marijke Böhm’s new series of original artwork of Singapore, available to view and buy in our store.
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Get your Furniture Fix at Tan Boon Liat Building
Shop Furniture at Tan Boon Liat Building. Read Honeycombers Great Guide on Furniture Shopping at Tan Boon Liat Building.
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The Spring Festival – New Beginnings
Spring symbolises renewal and positivity. During Chinese New Year, flowers and plants bloom alongside hopes for prosperity, wealth and happiness.
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Furniture Trends 2021 – Back to the Classics
Our relationship with our homes changed dramatically in 2020. We look at why antique furniture is more popular than ever.
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Spreading Christmas Cheer – Christmas Windows
Across the globe Christmas window displays delight and enchant bringing a little bit of much needed Christmas cheer. Here are some favourites.
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Maximalist Interior Style – Bold and Beautiful
With maximalism, more really is more! A reaction to the long-standing minimalist trend, maximalism could not be more different.
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Special Antique Pieces – Make a Statement!
Special antique pieces are a joy to find. Although we consider all our pieces to be special, we think some are even more special than others!
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Art Deco Furniture at The Past Perfect Collection
Our range of Art Deco Furniture comes from the city of Mumbai where the Art Deco movement influenced not only the architecture but the furniture too.
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Best Vintage Furniture Stores in Singapore
If you prefer your home to be filled with one of a kind, tactile pieces of furniture with a tale and a bit of history, look no further than City Nomads Guide.
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Elizabeth Hay Design : Vibrant Style
We love Elizabeth Hay’s vibrant, layered style and couldn’t wait to see how she styled one of Past Perfect’s campaign chest of drawers in her home.
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Earth Day 2020 – 50th Anniversary
We look at the growing movement in the world of interiors towards sustainability and the renewed appreciation of antique furniture.
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Portuguese Colonial Chairs from Goa
Portuguese colonial chairs and settees beautifully illustrate the merging of two cultures and are mainly found in Goa, in western India.
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Where To Buy Furniture in Singapore
Where to Buy Furniture in Singapore. Read Honeycombers Great Guide on Furniture Shopping at Tan Boon Liat Building.
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Making Christmas Magical
We love to see it each year. From London, Paris, New York and of course Singapore, these creations stir the imagination and create a truly magical Xmas.
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A Touch of Drama – 5 Ways to Use Accent Furniture
Accent furniture goes beyond functionality and adds a visual highlight to any room. Here we look at five simple ways to add accent furniture to your home.
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Good Earth in Singapore – Keeping the Indian Traditions Alive
This is why we adore Good Earth. A company whose ethos reflects our own and whom we admire for their outstanding quality and design.
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Past Perfect Furniture At Raffles Hotel
No surprise that we are huge fans of Raffles Hotel in Singapore. So, to be involved in the refurbishment of this historic icon was a great honour.
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The Past Perfect Collection at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Our colonial furniture finds a new home at Raffles Boutique at The Raffles Hotel Singapore. As seen in Singapore Tatler, Straits Times and Business Insider.
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Colonial Tea Tables
Tea imported from the Far East was a luxury item and had to be presented in a certain way, which led to the introduction of tea tables.
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Eco-Friendly Furniture Stores – The Past Perfect Collection together with OCBC Bank
The Past Perfect Collection is delighted to feature on OCBC Bank’s list of eco-friendly furniture stores in Singapore
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Dabbawala – The Tiffin Man
How do you feed a city of 22 million people? Ask the Dabbawalas (tiffin carriers) of Mumbai – they have been doing it for over 125 years.
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The best places in Singapore to find Unique Furniture.
Best Places to find Unique Furniture in Singapore. Harper’s BAZAAR’s preloved furniture hotspots! Unique and Quirky treasures.
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Antiques & Modern Art – Opposites Attract
It’s all in the mix – Spice up your interior design by combining modern art and antiques for a creative, fun and individual look.
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Exotic Carving on Colonial Furniture
Elaborate and bold carving depicting Indian motifs such as exotic animals, temples and birds, give Colonial furniture a distinctive Indian touch.
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Top Pick of Shops in Tan Boon Liat Building
Tan Boon Liat Building is great for finding unique and timeless pieces for your home. Read The Smart Local’s Guide!
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Five simple ways to decorate this Christmas
Forget the tinsel this yuletide and try a few of these simple and stylish ideas to get into the festive
spirit and leave more time for merriment.
Unlock The Past Perfect Treasure Chest!
And discover what's inside for you and your loved ones this holiday season. Join us in store 24/25 Nov for the Tan Boon Liat Festive Block party.
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Everything Stops for Tea
So decadent, so civilized, so British! Our appetite for afternoon tea is as strong as ever, but where did it all start?
Antiques with Animal Feet: The Call of the Wild
Here, we have a closer look at furniture feet designs which take their inspiration from nature, specifically the animal kingdom.
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The 5 Antique Pieces Every Stylish Interior Should Have
One easy way to get individuality and character into your interior is to invest in a few antique pieces. Here we show you the 5 antiques that every stylish interior should have.
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Antique Roll Top Desk still a Big Hit!
Today antique desks are very much back in vogue, gracing the rooms of many stylish modern homes. A versatile piece, it has become a must have item once again.
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The True Meaning behind the Chinese New Year Candy Box
The Candy Box, also known as the ‘Tray of Togetherness’ plays a significant role in the Chinese New Year celebration process.
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Five Ways to Make Antiques Work in a Contemporary Interior
Antique furniture can be beautifully combined with modern pieces and design. It gives a space a more contemporary look while keeping the sophisticated traditional elegance in harmony along with it.
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Antiques Trends 2018 : Quirky is Cool!
Antiques Experts gave their opinion on the trends they see gracing the antiques and interior design world this year at the Annual London Art, Antiques & Interiors fair that took place 12-14 January.
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Discover True Antique Chic At The Past Perfect Collection
Discover the charm of a bygone era at The Past Perfect Collection, which boasts a collection of furniture dating back to India’s colonial past.
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Four Exotic Hardwoods used in Colonial Furniture
The beauty of colonial furniture mainly lies in its historical background, its uniqueness and above all the quality of the craftsmanship and the materials used. Local craftsmen used exotic hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany and satinwood, because these were particularly suited to the climate.
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