The hunt for the perfect round table is taking much longer then expected.
Having trawled the furniture shops in Dempsey Hill and Park Mall, we are close to having our ideal round table custom-made.
In our travels around Singapore, we came across a few tables that came close.
Magis Design: Deja-vu Table
Designer: Naoto Fukasawa
Collection: Deja-vu Family
Magis is the brand that has given a novel twist to domestic design, building its identity on incorporating leading edge technology into mass production.
Now, I must confess, this actually isn’t a ROUND table. More like a square, with round edges. But it is so pretty. Problem is, it is kinda bit small for our place. Plus.. it’s kinda pricey for a teeny table. We’re talking about two grand for a piece of wood on aluminium legs.
The next on our list is this little beauty!
And it is from v.hive
I’m kinda surprised that for SG$399, this table is pretty damn sturdy. Much sturdier than the Magis Deja-vu table. This three-legged table is about 6 feet in diameter, sits a snug 8 pax, and has a glass centre. I’ve heard a few horror stories about cheap furniture shops and their display pieces, but this one seems immaculate.
I’m planning to meet up with a friend who works on customised furniture and see how much she will charge for a solid dining table. I’m not expecting $399, but it would probably be better value if I do choose to spend $2k on a table.
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