A Vintage Tale stocks archival clothing and accessories from the 1950s through 1990s, including pieces from Dior, Chanel, Gucci, and Versace. Its Joo Chiat shop also pours drinks at an in-house bar.
Best for Archival Dior, Chanel, Gucci and Versace vintage
A Vintage Tale traces back to a plan its founder first sketched out while living in Milan in 2015, before bringing it to life in Singapore in 2018, according to the boutique's own account of its history. The shop, tucked into Joo Chiat Road, deals in archival clothing and accessories from the 1950s through the 1990s, with pieces the store attributes to Dior, Chanel, Gucci, and Versace, plus vintage jewelry from houses like Trifari, Fendi, and Prada.
The interior leans into the theatrical — colourful wallpaper and vintage furniture set the scene for what the shop calls 'everything feminine.' A Vintage Tale has also built out a sit-down element unusual for a vintage store: 'Carolina Bar,' a corner added specifically so customers can 'sip and shop' rather than just browse racks. It's a shopping format the boutique markets as a point of difference from Singapore's other secondhand and vintage stores.
Mother-and-son secondhand and streetwear shop at Queensway Shopping Centre, Singapore (Queenstown planning area) - vintage denim, cargo pants, graphic tees and curated thrift, run by 'Mama Hon' and her son.
Singapore vintage-furniture dealer run by Lorgan Wong, sourcing 1930s-40s mid-century pieces from Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway plus local finds; based near Geylang/Paya Lebar.
Best for Retro furniture, lighting, and decorative objects
Lorgan's the Retro Store is a Singapore vintage-furniture and decor business run by its namesake owner, Lorgan Wong, who began restoring colonial furniture alongside his father as a child. The store specializes in mid-century pieces, with much of its stock - original furniture and household objects dating to the 1930s and 1940s - imported from Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway, supplemented by finds sourced within Singapore. Alongside original vintage pieces, the store also carries reproductions of Danish furniture designs. It has been covered repeatedly in Singapore lifestyle and shopping guides. Listings place the current location at Orion @Paya Lebar, 160 Paya Lebar Road, open Wednesday through Sunday.
Singapore Tanjong Pagar antiques shop — densely stocked family collectibles, secondhand furniture and handcrafted pieces.
Best for A densely stocked family antiques and secondhand shop
Tong Mern Sern is a family-run antiques and arts & crafts establishment located in Singapore's Tanjong Pagar neighborhood. The shop specializes in a densely curated collection of collectible items, secondhand furniture, vintage goods and handcrafted pieces. Operating primarily through social media platforms, the shop serves collectors and customers seeking unique, pre-owned decorative objects and functional antique furnishings. The business reflects the neighborhood's character as a historic district with established antiques trading and secondhand retail activity.
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