Statement pieces to nail the look.
With an unbeatable variety of home and living products at affordable prices, you can find all sorts of furnishings from essentials to decorative touches on Taobao. And by buying directly from the source, you'll enjoy significant cost savings – often much lower than what you'd find at local stores.
But if you’re not searching the right way, finding what you’re looking for can be a tedious process, coupled with worries about things getting lost in translation or mid-delivery.
To help you out, we’ve put together our recommendations for Taobao furniture that will go well with interior styles trending in 2025, plus a cheat sheet on how to shop for furniture from Taobao like a pro.
(P.S. There’s a promo code at the end, exclusive to first-time app users!)
Trendy furniture to get from Taobao in 2025
Japandi pieces that are function-focused, but no less aesthetic
Furniture featured: Sofa (from SGD230), standing mirror with storage (from SGD62), bamboo lamp (from SGD4.50), TV console (from SGD385)
Wabi-sabi pieces that embrace the beauty of imperfection and add character to your home
Furniture feature: Dining table/set (from SGD514), sofa (from SGD256), hanging lamp (left; from SGD24) and coffee table (SGD126)
Mid-century modern pieces with nostalgic charm, for a home that stands out
Furniture featured: Sofa (from SGD458), faux tambour door TV console (from SGD568), and bed frame (from SGD262), dining table (from SGD676)
Minimalist pieces that breathe easy in a home that's free from clutter and distractions
Furniture featured: Electric boucle sofa (from SGD1,315), dining table/set (from SGD517), space-saving stackable stools (from SGD69) and two-way vanity (from SGD562)
Modern luxe pieces with sophisticated elegance, without the hefty price tag
Furniture featured: TV console with storage (from SGD254), freestanding marble-look sink (from SGD208), ceiling lamp (from SGD119) and dining set (from SGD969)
Prices are accurate and based on the FX rate as at time of writing.
How to search for furniture on Taobao
1. By image search
Image search on the Taobao app (English UI)
Spot something you like on Qanvast, Pinterest or IRL?
Open the Taobao app and take/upload a photo using the image search function to access a whole list of similar (or even the same) items found by Taobao’s AI.
2. By keywords
Alternatively, if you’d like to be presented with a variety of options that look different, do so the old school way by typing keywords into the search bar:
Keyword search on the Taobao app (English UI)
The best way to do so would be to type in both the interior style/material + type of item you’re looking for: like “wabi sabi sofa” or “marble dining set” in Taobao's new English interface.
And yes, Taobao’s app is now available in English, making it easy to use even if you can’t read Chinese!
Reviews section on the Taobao app (English UI)
Tip: Read reviews and communicate with the seller on dimensions and materials if unsure. This will go a long way to avoid mishaps.
How to ship furniture on Taobao to Singapore
Likewise, there are two main ways to ship your purchased items over to Singapore.
1. With Taobao’s official logistics provider
- Direct Sea Shipping: Each item is sent directly to your doorstep, with shipping fees included in the cart out amount (available in both Chinese and English interface)
- Consolidated Sea Shipping: Taobao will consolidate all your items at its warehouse in China and calculate the total shipping cost before sending them over to you in a single delivery (available only in Chinese interface)
Direct (left) and Consolidated (right) Sea Shipping options via Taobao’s official logistics provider
2. With a 3rd Party Forwarder
Some homeowners decide to use third party forwarders due to either cost or lead time constraints. However, more homework and coordination are required for such an approach, and it’s recommended that you only use 3rd party forwarders with good online or word-of-mouth reviews.
Taobao promo code for new users
From 1 April to 31 December 2025, use the code ‘TBNEWQANVAST’ when checking out to enjoy ￥50 off your total bill (min. spend of￥51). Click on the button below to kickstart your home refresh with furniture from Taobao today!
P.S. Should you have any questions/issues, you may reach out to Taobao Singapore on Instagram or Telegram who will be able to assist you from there. Alternatively, follow them to stay updated on the latest promotions!
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