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Mountain Teak
315 Outram Road
#07-02 Tan Boon Liat Building
6224 7176 |
Kirsty Kasturi, Australian
Our two-metre rectangular teak table
has a natural finish and the timber was
sustainably harvested.We alsopurchased
amatching bench for one side of it, which
has been a great space-saving idea.
We wanted a rustic material to blend
in with the more modern furniture
we brought with us to Singapore. We
also wanted something that did not
contribute to deforestation.
Chang at Mountain Teak helped
us decide on the configuration of the
table with our other furniture. She gave
us good artistic advice, and was willing
to help us rearrange her shop to try
different combinations to help make
the decision. I didn’t feel pressured into
a sale, as some places make you feel;
gentle advice was given when asked for.
If you’re buying a dining table,
remember that newer apartments are
generally small in Singapore. Think
about skirting boards and access to
doors and windows, which can limit the
space even more. Also, allow enough
space for the chairs: as they take more
room than you think.
Sandeep and Sansrati Desai,
Singaporean/Indian
We bought our dining table at Origin
Asia. It’s made of teak and is extendable,
and it’s longer and broader than standard
tables.We neededa table that could serve
multiple purposes – fromeating to art-and-
craft activities for the kids. We also have
family members who visit, so we wanted
a table that could be easily extended. And
since we have young kids, we didn’t want
sharp edges or a glass top.
We researched a lot of places before
finally deciding to have the table custom-
made. At Origin Asia, we saw several
models and also experimented with
different extending mechanisms before
making our selection. We were also
given several options for chairs.
Dining tables can last for a long time,
so take time to research what you want
and invest in pieces that can adapt to
changes in your life.
Origin Asia
372/372A River Valley Road
9010 3656 |