I commented that the couple must love spending time at home. “That’s the goal,” said the wife. The couple have made the apartment their own with artworks purchased during travels to Korea, Vietnam, Japan and Italy.
In the living area, the couple chose Samsung’s The Frame television, which displays artwork of their choice. They added a timber frame around it so it resembles a real piece of art when Art Mode is switched on. Around the home, the couple’s penchant for Scandinavian design is palpable. “I think it’s timeless,” said the husband, pointing out dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s. “That’s around when this home was built, so I think it’s period-correct; it matches the style of the apartment,” he added.
Above the dining table, an Enigma pendant designed by Shoichi Uchiyama for Louis Poulsen makes a sculptural statement with its slim, concentric floating discs suspended by thin wires. Next to the table, a CH24 Children’s Wishbone Chair sits beneath an Artek A910 wall lamp inspired by designs by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. The chair was purchased for the couple’s beloved pet.
Two Safari chairs designed by Kaare Klint face a Maralunga leather sofa from Cassina, creating an inviting corner for conversation. In the bedroom, a Series 7 chair designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for Fritz Hansen serves as a study chair. Several smaller pieces, including side tables from vintage furniture store Noden, complete the home.
LIFE IN TIONG BAHRU