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If you’re looking for a table, check
with the retailer if the wood has been
treated in some way to make it water
and scratch-resistant. We have two
young children, so that aspect was
pretty crucial for us. Also, the dining
chairs need to be comfortable so that
Carla Randall, British
Our dining table is a solid wood,
rectangular eight-seater in a natural
stain. We’ve lived in Singapore for
almost seven years, but we never had
room for a large indoor table before.
When we moved last August, buying the
perfect table was a top priority. I grew up
in an Italian family so sitting around the
table for hours at mealtimes was part
of daily life. I wanted a table that would
be conducive to recreating this type of
lifestyle in Singapore.
When I saw this table in Gallery 278
I fell in love with it immediately. I liked
the unusual shape and the different
levels of thickness of the wood. I wanted
something a bit different; the rectangular
base adds to the uniqueness of the
table. The matching chairs come in a
woven material, and their contrast to the
wood also appealed to me.
Joseph at Gallery 278 was incredibly
helpful and his product knowledge was
superb. He really couldn’t do enough for
us. We were so impressed, we ended
up buying all our bedroom furniture
from him too.
guests and family can relax and enjoy
themselves around the table.
Gallery 278
278 River Valley Road
6737 2322 |
Rod Mayes, Australian
I bought this rectangular extension table
from Ethnicraft. I chose it because I loved
the look of the teak and the simplicity of the
design. I was also taken by the extension
method, which is very elegant. When it
extends, the legs move into the corners. No
one has to sit in a seat with a leg in the way!
The finish is beautiful, too.
The staff member I dealt with, Qinpei, was
extremely helpful and explained the features
of the table and the teak. The installation
team also ran through the operation of the
table, and the delivery and installation were
extremely professionally handled.
If you’re purchasing a new dining table, do
your homework. Be willing to go a little out of
your way. I actually spotted this piecepiece
of furniture on the internet before arriving in
Singapore.
Ethnicraft Online
9272 1542 |