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Antique Stores
Apsara Antiques & Arts: Among the more stunning items are the golden pages of Burmese prayers books mounted on black cloth for hanging. They also modify old cabinets into TV or hi-fi equipment chests. You can pick up antique Chinese cabinets and other decorative pieces here as well. Address: #02-30 Tanglin Shopping Centre 19 Tanglin Road, Singapore Phone: +65 6735 5018     Modern Art of Living: The name of the shop probably Oriental art can be assimilated into a contemporary home. Conversational pieces include the Huali birdcage table lamp, Chinese cushion covers with cheongsam buttons, Zen scroll table, and the honey wood lazy chair from Vietnam.     Singapore Handicraft Pte. Ltd.: This 59-year-old institutions is the place to find Oriental treasures such as scroll paintings, intricate jade carvings, lacquer boxes, Chinese seals and embroidered quilts. The specialty here is anything rosewood, which includes furniture, dining sets, and jewelry boxes. Of interest are the medicine shops offering Chinese curative herbs and tonics. Address: 72 Eunos Ave. 7 Singapore Phone: +65 6747 7666 Address : #01-23/24 The Plaza 7500D Beach Road, Singapore Phone: +65 6296 1960	JJRICO By The Grange: One of the few places that specializes in African art and furniture, Jjrico carries a wide selection of goods: dining tables, cabinets and beds, and a selection of fine pewter from Perak, Malaysia. More exotic items include stone sculptures from Zimbabwe and Rhodesia teakwood. Address: #01-01 Tanglin Place 91 Tanglin Road, Singapore Phone: +65 6738 9995   Pagoda House Gallery: Features chic and contemporized Chinese furniture (think black lacquer with red edges and inlaid inkstones), designer home accessories such as bronze lamps, and silk table runners with fabrics from France and Italy sewn with jade and antique Chinese coins. It is also a good source for dramatic and oversized Buddhas and architectural artifacts. The elegant wares on display here are not available anywhere else. They also customize furniture to your specification in a selection of woods and finishes. Address: 143 / 145 Tanglin Rd, Tudor Court, Singapore 247930 Phone: +65 6732 2177, Fax: +65 67378260 Address: 328 North Bridge Rd Raffles Hotel Arcade #02-34 Singapore 188719 Phone: +65 6883 0501, Fax: +65 6883 0501
Shopping Centers
Centrepoint: This spacious and impressive center has the Robinsons department store as its anchor tenant. One of the liveliest complexes, Centrepoint also has jewelry, silverware, and fashion shops; furniture stores that sell Philippine bamboo and Korean chests; and a large basement supermarket. Address: 176 Orchard Road     Far East Plaza: This is where the young and trendy gather to see and be seen. The shops are geared to them, and there's a bargain-basement atmosphere about the place. A forecourt offers fast-food restaurants (including Starbucks, Burger King, and Canadian Pizza - the best in the city), outdoor tables, and entertaining people-watching. Address: 14 Scotts Road     Millenia Walk: Millenia Walk is renowned for its 15 pyramidal roofs lined with copper tiles and skylights. Housing more than 190 shops, this swanky mall is particularly popular amongst Japanese tourists who shop at Duty Free Galleria. Formerly an upmarket shopping mall housing scores of designer boutiques, most boutiques have now given way to middle-range fashion houses such as Urban & Co., Guess? and Theme. There are also speciality shops offering golf equipment, jewellery and other lifestyle products. Eateries can be found everywhere, and include Paulaner Bräuhaus, O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bar, and a food court whipping up delectable local cuisine. Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard     Plaza Singapora: Once lacklustre and dilapidated, this mid-range shopping mall now sports a contemporary look. Seven levels cater for most Singaporeans, from the funky to the finicky. Notable establishments include Japanese department store Daimaru; Liberty Market, a well-stocked supermarket; Courts, a furniture and electronics giant; and Lush, the London-based retailer famous for its freshly-made cosmetics. There are also fashion boutiques, a cineplex and speciality shops selling home furnishings and stereo equipment. In the basement are eateries to ease those hunger pangs. Definitely worth a visit is Snoopy Place, the world's first restaurant-merchandise store, located on the fifth level. Address: 68 Orchard Road     Suntec City Mall: Welcome to Singapore's largest shopping mall. Over 270 retail, dining, entertainment outlets, we have a reputation of fulfilling shoppers wishes and enriching their experience. Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard	DFS Galleria Scottswalk: DFS Galleria Singapore, the place to enjoy duty-free savings on the world's leading luxury brands. We bring you the most extensive selection of prestigious brands and feature the largest assortment of fashion and cosmetics in Singapore. DFS Galleria offers many exclusive DFS-Only items and a selection of unique local specialties. Explore our brand boutiques and see this seasons latest collections, check out what's new and what's hot this season and acquaint yourself with our unparalleled service offering. You may shop with confidence knowing that our products come with a DFS 100% Worldwide Guarantee. So come to DFS Galleria and experience the splendour of Singapore. Address: 25 Scotts Road     Isetan: Whether you are shopping for exquisite jewellery, designer fashion, chic accessories or trendy wear, you will find it at Isetan. One of Singapore's biggest department stores, Isetan proves to be an adult version of the kid-in-the-candy-store phenomenon. Carrying brands like Calvin Klein, DKNY, Emporio Armani, Anna Sui, the branches at Wisma Atria and Shaw House attract the more upmarket and trendy crowd. Other brands to check out are Phuture London, Mango and local favourites like Urban & Co, Yin & Yang, and Rest and Relax. For the ultimate suburban shopping experience, try out Isetan at Katong. Address: 350 Orchard Road #03-00 Shaw House     Scotts Shopping Centre: Scotts Shopping Centre is a fairly upmarket complex carrying an interesting mix of international labels and drawing trendsetters not quite ready for places such as Palais Renaissance. You will find casual wear in Studio G2000 alongside French designer boutique Kookai; Marks & Spencer and local designer boutique Esther Tay. On the ground floor is The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, which has gained increasing popularity with young people. The Scotts Picnic food court at the basement offers an inexpensive and extensive carte du jour of local and Asian delights. Address: 6 Scotts Road     Wisma Atria: Situated at the heart of Orchard Road with the porcelain blue facade and directly linked to the Orchard MRT, Wisma Atria Shopping Centre is the most prominent feature in the busiest part of Orchard Road. Unique characteristic of the mall is the marine aquarium at the basement housing a colourful myriad of fishes and ocean creatures. Shoppers can enjoy viewing the colourful marine life at the basement itself or use the glass bubble lifts as 'submarines' for a closer look at the sea creatures. Address: 435 Orchard Road
Galleries
Artfolio: Artfolio focuses on contemporary Southeast Asian art, and some of the biggest names in its permanent collection include Malaysian sculptor-painter Eng Tay and Singaporean watercolorist Ong Kim Seng. Its secondary wing, Artfolio SPACE, provides a wonderful opportunity for up-and-coming artists to exhibit their works in an established gallery. Address: #02-12/25 Raffles Hotel Arcade 328 North Bridge Road, Singapore     Chateau D'Arts : The gallery is well-known for its classic setting, located in a cozy corner of historic Stamford House. Several distinctive artists, such as Zhang Zhizhong, Jane Blundell, Enrique Castanon, Hanafi, James Holdsworth, Louis Farnay, Rupa Natarajan, Manjeet Shergill and many more, held exhibitions at the gallery. Chateau d'Arts provides an excellent opportunity for local and foreign artists to exhibit their works in the beautiful space. Regular workshops on life drawing and talks are also held at the gallery. Address: #03-01 Stamford House 39 Stamford Road, Singapore Phone: +65 6338 7467     Wetterling Teo Gallery: This internationally recognized gallery opened its doors in Singapore in 1994 and is renowned for some of the best works of the abstract expressionist and pop art eras. Represented artists include Keith Haring, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein and Jame Rosenquist. Address: 3 Kim Yam Road Singapore	Art Seasons Gallery: A vibrant showcase of Chinese and Southeast Asian contemporary and experimental art, this sleek three-story gallery is located in an award winning architectural glass building just off Club Street and features artists with diverse artistic influences. Address: 5 Gemmil Lane Singapore Phone: +65 6887 1800     Galerie Dauphin: This charming gallery brings together works of art internationally recognized by artists and collectors for their high quality. Located in an old conservation house, the gallery has an eclectic collection, which includes established artist Raymond Harris-Ching, veteran Madras School artist S.P.Jayakar, sculptor Nadhan and up-coming Kofi Agorsor. Address: 80 Cairn-hill Road Singapore     Opera Gallery: This spacious, stylish and possibly largest gallery located in a shopping mall makes for a pleasant break in shopping. The gallery has an extensive collection of masterpieces from Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall and Salvador Dali. Other famous names include 14-years-old child prodigy Alexandra Nachita and Chinese painter Ting Shao Kuang. Address: #02-12H Ngee Ann City 391 Orchard Road, Singapore