Welcome to our blogs on the history of antique furniture!
Read more for to find out about the fascinating lives of antiques and the stories they tell. We hope you enjoy them.
Furniture Restoration
There is a particular kind of trust that takes years to build. We travel regularly to India, sourcing antique furniture alongside the suppliers that have worked with The Past Perfect Collection for eighteen years. Our furniture restoration process begins long before a piece reaches the showroom, with the knowledge to recognise genuine wood craftsmanship and the standards to walk away when something does not meet them. This is the story of how restored antiques find their way to The Past Perfect Collection.
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How to Buy Antique Furniture in Singapore
Buying antique furniture requires judgement rather than impulse. In Singapore, climate, space and lifestyle all influence how antique furniture performs over time. This article explains how to assess the value of antique furniture beyond price, what defines well restored furniture and how experienced buyers recognise the best antiques. Written from the perspective of long term sourcing and restoration experience, it offers practical guidance for choosing antique furniture that will continue to function, age well and suit modern living over many years.
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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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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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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What Is the Most Asked Question When Buying Antique Furniture?
Shoppers ask, "How old is this piece?" Age is closely linked to value, but there's much more behind this curiosity.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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