Expat Living City Guide – June 2018

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Block 13 Dempsey Road, #01-05 | 6471 1770 | woodyantique.com

Woody Antique House has been a fixture
on the Dempsey shopping circuit for over
18 years. Having previously been split
between two blocks in the popular retail
enclave, its collection is once again housed
under one roof, in a showroom at Block 13.
This is Dempsey’s biggest showroom for
Asian furniture, so there’s a vast collection
of indoor and outdoor items, from pieces
sourced from Tibet, Myanmar, Thailand and
Indonesia, to a large selection of Chinese
antiques and reproduction pieces, and a
range of repurposed Indian furniture.
The exclusive Domus Ventures outdoor
collection, which includes sofas, sun

We take a peek into a Dempsey stalwart.


loungers and hanging chairs, continues to
be a popular seller, thanks to its resort-style
feel. Then there are the recycled teak and
elm pieces, which appeal to those keen on
environmentally-friendly furniture.
The Dempsey area has a rich history,
with many of its tenants housed in historic
military barracks. There may be a plethora
of food and beverage outlets on site now,
but that shouldn’t detract from the fact that
it’s still a buzzing retail spot to visit as well,
making it a lifestyle destination worth a
visit. What’s more, there’s free parking and
a free shuttle bus to and from Orchard for
customers too.
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