Japanese designer furniture and home decor stores to visit in Singapore

Furniture designs crafted with Japanese influences boast an elegant sense of refined simplicity—here's where you can purchase Japanese furnishings and designs in Singapore

Japanese designs often emit a feeling of zen; a timeless design language that is quietly charming and often centred around exceptional craftsmanship. Presenting a deft balance between subtlety and warmth, these furniture collections typically embody a modern minimalist design philosophy that is incredibly versatile.

If you’re looking to add a refined piece or two to your abode, we’ve rounded up a selection of Japanese furniture brands and retailers in Singapore that carry collections designed in the Land of the Rising Sun.

1. Huls Gallery Singapore

Above The gallery carries porcelain by the leading kilns Arita Plus from Saga prefecture, Yamanaka lacquerware from the Ishikawa prefecture, as well as a beautiful array of home accessories from textile purveyors such as Shima-Shima from Fukuoka (Art direction and production: Khairul Ali, Photography: Jasper Yu, assisted by Tan Ming Yuan, Hair and makeup: Zhou Aiyi/ Makeup Entourage, using Chanel and Keune)

Above For a creative tableau, try a mix of tableware in complementary shades and materials

Looking to expand your homeware collection? This Japanese tableware purveyor is among the top picks to visit. Featuring a hand-picked selection of Japan-made tableware and decorative items, Huls Gallery Singapore celebrates artisan-made pieces that convey a measured mix of time-tested craft techniques and elegant design.

From ceramics and lacquerware to textile, wood and bamboo crafts, these exquisite collections will help elevate your dining experience at home. The tableware purveyor has frequently collaborated with some of the finest dining venues in Singapore to create bespoke tableware to suit each restaurant's menu. These notable establishments include names like Sushi Kimura, Terra Tokyo Italian, Zen, Euphoria, Labyrinth and Ichigo Ichie at Intercontinental Singapore Robertson Quay.

Huls Gallery Singapore is located at 24 Duxton Hill, Tel: 9643 8910

2. Kernel Furniture

Above Kernel Furniture offers a selection of well-made Japanese designs (Image: Courtesy of Kernel Furniture)

Launched in June 2021, Kernel Furniture offers consumers access to well-made Japanese furniture pieces. The brands and options at Kernel Furniture are carefully curated and hand-picked to cater to consumers who value design and craftsmanship. The current collection comprises of functional pieces such as tables, chairs, and shelves, from a selection of brands such as innovative-driven label Ishinomaki Laboratory and traditional furniture maker Matsuso.

Kernel Furniture is located at 87 Jalan Kelabu Asap | Tel: 8834 8430

3. Atomi

Above Located in Mandarin Gallery, Atomi hand-picks its selection of quality designs (Image: Courtesy of Atomi)

Established in 2009, Atomi offers a range of Japanese furniture and lifestyle designs. The retailer focuses on offering products that embody a sense of timelessness; each covetable piece is hand-picked from brands in Japan that are renowned for their design details and high-quality craftsmanship.

Atomi is located at 333A Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery, #04-27 | Tel: 9851 5398

4. Okamura

Above Okamura Singapore retails a selection of Japanese office furniture designs that are stylishly designed (Image: Courtesy of Okamura)

Japanese office furniture brand Okamura is famed for its ergonomic chairs that combine the best of form and function. The flagship showroom in Singapore also features a striking 7m tall chair display that's inspired by the vending machines ubiquitous in Japan; the lift transports your desired chair design to the store floor for visitors to try the seat and take a closer look at each piece.

Okamura Singapore is located at 137 Cecil Street, #01-01/04 Cecil Building | Tel: 6224 7995

5. Grafunkt

Photo 1 of 2 Conde House is one of the Japanese brands that Grafunkt offers (Image: Courtesy of Conde House)

Photo 2 of 2 Time and Style, which retails at Grafunkt, offers contemporary and refined furniture pieces (Image: Courtesy of Time and Style)

Homegrown furniture retailer Grafunkt has an expansive selection of designs from a variety of renowned brands worldwide, including Japan. Notable names available at Grafunkt include well-known Japanese furniture giant Conde House, contemporary design company Time & Style, and Tempo, which offers decorative pendant pieces that are crafted from innovative methods and materials.

Grafunkt is located at 107 North Bridge Road, Funan Mall, #04-01/06 | Tel: 6336 6046

6. Hommage Lifestyle

Above Hommage Lifestyle is one of the largest retailers in Singapore (Image: Courtesy of Hommage Lifestyle)

One of the largest retailers in Singapore offering Japanese and Japanese-inspired designs, Homemade Lifestyle offers furniture pieces and homeware goods. The store focuses on products that are highlighted by understated simplicity and elegant craftsmanship. Wood slabs from various Japanese provinces are also available from the retailer.

Hommage Lifestyle is located at 315 Outram Road, Tan Boon Liat Building, #08-08 | Tel: 9459 7672

7. Retro Colony

Above Retro Colony retails vintage furniture pieces that embody a sense of timelessness (Image: Courtesy of Retro Colony)

As its name suggests, Retro Colony offers vintage Japanese furniture that is classic and timeless. Inspired by old-world design philosophies and traditional manufacturing processes, the boutique store carries long-lasting pieces from a plethora of Japanese brands—including leading Japanese furniture manufacturer Karimoku New Standard.

Retro Colony is located at 19 Niven Road | Tel: 9296 8886

8. Arts & Antiquities

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A beautiful, characterful home often has a tasteful blend of the old and the new. Enliven your shelves with decorative items with a story to tell—find a curated selection of vintage and preloved items sourced from Japan and around the world at Arts & Antiquities.

House plant parents will love the array of vintage ikebana vases and other ceramic planters in-store; Arts & Antiquities also holds festive markets in collaboration with nurseries to retail potted plants along with its stylish vessels. The furniture and homeware purveyor also retails Kungyokudo incense, created by one of Japan's oldest incense suppliers, which can be paired wonderfully with its textured incense holders.

Arts & Antiquities is located at 10C Jalan Ampas, #07-01 Ho Seng Lee Flatted Warehouse

This article was first published on August 25, 2021, and updated on January 3, 2023 with additional reporting by Hong Xinying

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8 Japanese furniture and home design stores to visit in Singapore