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Wooden ironing board

If you happen to be tiring of those cheap, flimsy metal or plastic ironing boards found at department or convenience stores, consider getting one made of wood instead. Sturdy and long-lasting, this wooden ironing board is at least 40 years old. Reupholstered with its own stable iron rest, you can also fold it for easy storage.

Asking price: RM150

Vintage tea sets

Dainty teacup and saucer sets made of fine China. Available in other designs.

Asking price: RM20 each

These are tea sets made of china consisting of a teapot and 4 teacups and plates. The first set also comes with a serving tray and bears exquisite goldfish motifs. Perfect for afternoon tea parties.

Asking price: RM350 (first set); RM 150 (second set)

Retro dial-up telephone

Dial-up telephones are becoming less and less common these days, what with the popularity cordless phones and mobile handsets. If you're looking to add a touch of old-school  to your home, these classic 70's dial-ups will definitely do the trick. Needs a little rewiring.

Asking price: RM150 (red); RM120 (white)

Multi-compartment desk

A sturdy and unique multi-compartment desk or bureau, 100 years old and made of Meranti wood. It is fitted with a lid that functions as desk space which can be shut to conserve space or maintain privacy. With eight compartments and four separate drawers, this desk is excellent for storing files and books, and keeping your documents and stationery organised too. Additionally, it has a flat top for placing picture frames or other ornamental pieces. About four foot high and three feet wide.

Asking price: RM1,500

Teak wood armchairs

These armchairs were used during the 1960's before cushioned and upholstered sofas became fashionable in Malaysia. They are made from Burmese teak wood, cleaned and refurbished with fresh rattan seaters. Available in two designs.

Asking price: RM550 each

 

 

This teak wood three seater - refurbished and fitted with fresh rattan - completes your sofa set. The chairs can be made comfortable with cushions and dressed up with throws, but more importantly, they are longer lasting and much easier to maintain compared to modern day sofas that must be cleaned or replaced after several years.

Asking price: RM 1,200

Peranakan spittoons

These metal spittoons were used by the Peranakan  - especially chewers and users of dipping tobacco - to contain spit. They are coated with enamel, aged between 70 to 80 years and thoroughly cleaned for hygiene.  You may not need them for spitting into these days, but they are great as decorative pieces, vases or unique little dustbins. The pictures are arranged from small to big, ranging from 5 inches to about 2 feet in height.

Asking price: Between RM100 and RM350


At major ceremonies in China during the Qing Dynasty, a golden spittoon would commonly be displayed in front of the Emperor. After China became a Communist state in 1949, spittoons were introduced to the public to correct the Chinese practice of spitting on the ground. These were typically made of white porcelain.

Spittoons are no longer found in public places today, but are still used by wine tasters to avoid intoxication.

Old-fashioned dressing table

This is an old-fashioned dressing table, about 80-years-old, which once used to sit in one of the wealthier local households. It is intricately carved from a mixture of Meranti and Merbau woods -high quality hard woods from Southeast Asia. It can also function as a sideboard in hallways or sitting rooms.

Asking Price: RM 4500

Little girl's dolls

This colourful doll-set consists of a family of 4 elephants, a hen and her chic, and a giraffe. It is made in China and brand new.

Asking price: RM40