8 January 2011
Dear All
A Malaysian customer had a project in Singapore and took time to visit me at our Singapore outlet, yesterday. Sometime ago in Kuala Lumpur, he bought from us an old table which reminded him of his peranakan childhood and a 3-door vintage wardrobe. He rediscovers us again through the blog. And came to check out a few pieces that he is interested in.
I only knew him as Sherman in Kuala Lumpur. But in the course of our long conversation, this reflective young man, is actually Sherman Ong, a highly respected and accomplished filmmaker and photographer. Checking his website, really blew me away. I'm honourd to have such a distinguished customer.
We spoke on many subjects, from his days as a law student at NUS on Asean Scholarship, his peranakan childhood in Malacca, his changing careers, his passion for his works, language issues, singapore/malaysian politics, emerging lifestlyes and to of course vintage furniture. In the course of that long and engaging conversation, he mentioned several times on the need for sustainability of the enviroment. He expressed concerns on the cutting of trees and loves what we are doing, in terms of restoration and conservation of preloved and vintage furniture.
Only the other day, another customer into vintage furniture, Karen Hoh, complimented us on the works we are doing. It's a great feeling to know we have that kind of support. Interestingly, I found out, that Ikea too has gone into selling used furniture, though just in Sweden, as part of the ongoing concerns for sustainability of the environment! It is a hopeful world, to know that a small fry like us and a big giant like Ikea is doing the same thing for the sake of the future.
By the way, below are some good finds of the week - vintage, italian, contempory pieces. I'm quickly putting them up for your greater choice. All of them are in their original condition. Some will be out for restoration soonest possible. Hope you like them.
Dear All
A Malaysian customer had a project in Singapore and took time to visit me at our Singapore outlet, yesterday. Sometime ago in Kuala Lumpur, he bought from us an old table which reminded him of his peranakan childhood and a 3-door vintage wardrobe. He rediscovers us again through the blog. And came to check out a few pieces that he is interested in.
I only knew him as Sherman in Kuala Lumpur. But in the course of our long conversation, this reflective young man, is actually Sherman Ong, a highly respected and accomplished filmmaker and photographer. Checking his website, really blew me away. I'm honourd to have such a distinguished customer.
We spoke on many subjects, from his days as a law student at NUS on Asean Scholarship, his peranakan childhood in Malacca, his changing careers, his passion for his works, language issues, singapore/malaysian politics, emerging lifestlyes and to of course vintage furniture. In the course of that long and engaging conversation, he mentioned several times on the need for sustainability of the enviroment. He expressed concerns on the cutting of trees and loves what we are doing, in terms of restoration and conservation of preloved and vintage furniture.
Only the other day, another customer into vintage furniture, Karen Hoh, complimented us on the works we are doing. It's a great feeling to know we have that kind of support. Interestingly, I found out, that Ikea too has gone into selling used furniture, though just in Sweden, as part of the ongoing concerns for sustainability of the environment! It is a hopeful world, to know that a small fry like us and a big giant like Ikea is doing the same thing for the sake of the future.
By the way, below are some good finds of the week - vintage, italian, contempory pieces. I'm quickly putting them up for your greater choice. All of them are in their original condition. Some will be out for restoration soonest possible. Hope you like them.
Rocking chair with tapestry fabric. In relatively good condition.
Round kopitiam marble top table . In very good condition. Nota vintage piece but finely crafted . Dimension 39 inches.
Height 29.5 inches.
A square marble top table in very good condition. Indonesian teak.
Finely crafted. 27x27 inches. Height 28 inches.
Finely crafted. 27x27 inches. Height 28 inches.
Vintage retro 1960's cupboard. Solid teak. L36 xD15.5 x H55 inches.Original condition
Real solid teak wood shelving for the above vintage cupboard
Solid wood white painted, crafted 2-seater sofa.Original condition. Upholstery needed.
A 3-seater solid wood white painted sofa. Part of the set above.Available separately. Shocking colours like pink, turqoise blue
or lime green would constrast beautifully with the white frame.
Or blend in with a similar whitish upholstery
for a calm, soothing result.
An beautifully crafted piece. Side view.
6 pieces of elegant scandinavian teak dining chairs.Reupholstery needed.
A vintage 1960's writing desk.L42 x D24 x H30 inches. In original condition.
An art deco 1950's writing desk. Beautiful wood grainscharacteristic only of vintage burmese teak. L36 x D20 x H30 inches.
At last a pink formica wardrobe that Mahmood, a law lecturer,has been asking me to source for him.
A pretty vintage/retro 1960's dresser with pink formica.Restored.
A pink formica queen sized bed. Solid teak wood.A nice match with the dresser above.
A 2-door solid teak wardrobe of a good height. Dark stain.L41 x D22 x H65 inches.
Inside view of the wardrobe above. What I like about this cupboard isthe 4 drawers inside and a relatively good space to hang ones' clothes.
Quite different from the other vintage wardrobes that we come across.
A low large solid mahogany table. Solid brass handles.L72 x D36 x H18inches.
A low, large colonial table of the 50's. Originally, must have been a writing desk. The legs had been sawed off. What a pity. I'msaving it because of the solid teak . Makes a nice low
bench or table, though. L60 x D35 x H 13inches
A super single teak bed. L72 x W42 x H14 inches.Another same piece available.
A nice comfortable rattan armchair with matching footrest.Cotton upholstery still in good condition.
A pretty wrought decorative iron round table.Very good condition.
A nice round solid pine coffee table.Diameter 68 x H55 centimeters.
Cast iron legs with made-in-france table top.L60 x W60 x H 69 centimeters
4 solid green marbles swivel stools.Nice with a round kopitiam table.
Vintage, handmade bamboo stool.Let's work for a sustainable future. Till my next posting,
Warmest regards
Sharifah
Warmest regards
Sharifah
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