6 Best Vintage and Retro Shops in Singapore (2026)

Vintage shopping in Singapore covers a lot of ground, from 1950s dresses and imported jackets to retro homeware, old radiograms and mid-century furniture. This list brings together six shops that each publish a shopfront, showroom or booking route, so you are not relying on a one-off Instagram drop. Every entry describes only what the business says about itself on its own website or active social page. We have left out prices and authenticity verdicts, because stock is one-of-a-kind and changes often. Read each write-up for what it focuses on, then check its page for current opening days before you travel, since several of these shops open only part of the week.

Que Sera Vintage is a Plaza Singapura boutique whose Instagram bio says it specialises in curated vintage dresses from the 1950s to the 1980s and describes the business as established in 2001. That narrow focus suits anyone looking for an occasion dress with a period silhouette rather than a rack of mixed streetwear. The account's story highlights, as described on its profile, cover new arrivals, sold pieces and shop events, which lets you gauge the current stock before heading to the basement-level unit it lists. Posts continued into October 2026. Vintage dresses are single pieces, so sizes and styles turn over quickly. Message the shop through Instagram if you want a particular decade.

Plaza Singapura (Orchard)
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A Vintage Tale sells vintage clothing and accessories sourced from around the world, and its Instagram bio lists a shop at The Eco Club in i12 Katong. The bio also says its pieces are Entrupy certified, which is the shop's own statement about authentication, not something LocalRank has checked. The account's highlights, as listed on its profile, cover kilo vintage sales, new arrivals, accessories, editorials and boutique fairs, so there are several ways to browse. Its feed was still active in late September 2026. Earlier press placed the shop in Joo Chiat, so use the current Instagram bio rather than older guides when planning a visit. Its website showed a database error when we checked, so Instagram is the safer route.

Katong (i12 Katong)
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Takara House describes itself on Instagram as a vintage store, with a second-floor space on North Bridge Road beside Haji Lane. Press coverage from 2025 described a boutique that mixes hand-picked clothing from Japan and Vietnam with ceramics, soft toys, character toys and trading cards, plus a small dessert counter, so it suits shoppers who want retro knick-knacks as well as clothes. The bio lists daily opening hours and asks café guests to message for reservations, and its highlights suggest appearances at Chinatown events and markets. Items are one-offs and the stock mix shifts, so treat any description as a snapshot. Check Instagram for current hours. This shop also appears on our thrift shops list, where the angle is second-hand clothing.

Kampong Glam (Haji Lane)
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Treasure At Home is a vintage and antique store in Kapo Factory on Playfair Road, whose Instagram bio says it has traded since 2003 and stocks only statement pieces. The profile lists shop hours from Thursday to Sunday and says it ships worldwide. Its story highlights, as labelled on the profile, include radiograms, Baba Nonya items and a hall of fame section, which points to a lean towards retro audio equipment and Peranakan pieces. Press in 2023 and 2026 described retro furniture, glassware, Peranakan items, toys and kopitiam-style signage, with stock changing every few weeks. Because it opens only part of the week and the inventory turns over, check its Instagram page for hours before heading to the factory building.

Kapo Factory (Playfair Road)
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Journey East is a furniture and homeware showroom in Tan Boon Liat Building, and its website says it was established in 1995. The site describes a curated mix of vintage furniture, reclaimed teak pieces, designer lighting and home accessories alongside brands it stocks, such as United Strangers and dBodhi. Time Out has described its vintage side as restored art deco and retro wood furniture. That makes it a good fit for anyone furnishing a room with period character who still wants a conventional showroom, delivery enquiries and staff to talk to. The site lists daily opening hours and offers a WhatsApp link for questions. Only part of the range is vintage, so ask about current vintage stock before visiting.

Outram (Tan Boon Liat Building)
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Aa Furniture is a Balestier-area showroom in Ho Seng Lee Building whose journal posts, dated into October 2026, describe sourcing vintage, tribal and nomadic rugs from Turkey and the Caucasus, plus pre-owned USM Haller modular components and a Vitsoe table. The site runs bookable sharing sessions through its Book Now links and says visitors can contact the team to arrange a showroom appointment outside normal hours. A post about the move to the building lists opening days from Thursday, though that post is older, so confirm current times on the site. The shop suits collectors interested in design furniture and textiles rather than bric-a-brac. Pieces are one-off, so ask what is available through its contact form.

Balestier (Ho Seng Lee Building)
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