De Bethune DB25 Imperial Fountain: A dozen surprises

The De Bethune DB25 Imperial Fountain “Rat”. © TANG Portfolio. 2013 BaselWorld.

Following the recent return to China of two bronze heads of the Chinese zodiac, namely the rabbit and the rat, which were among the 12 looted from the Garden of Eternal Spring in yuanming yuan otherwise known as the Old Summer Palace more than 150 years ago, the whereabouts of five remain unknown. It was during the time of the … More

Parmigiani: New boutique welcoming with open arms?

Parmigiani Ovale Pantograph. The base calibre for this piece with telescopic hour and minute is the earliest movement made, the PF110. With the retractable hand module mechanism, the manual-winding movement for the Parmigiani Ovale Pantograph is termed the PF111. Photo: © Marina Bay Sands

Parmigiani’s presence in Singapore will be strengthened with the opening of a stand-alone brand boutique located at Marina Bay Sands. Specialist watch retailer The Hour Glass, which became the exclusive distributor and retailer of the brand in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia from April 2012, is behind the management and operation of the boutique. Covering 368 square feet, this will … More

Charles Eames and the Herman Miller Philosophy

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair poster on display at the “Essential Eames: A Herman Miller Exhibition” which began on 29 June 2013 at the ArtScience Museum located in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The exhibition will run till 5 January 2014. This photo was taken during the exhibition. © TANG Portfolio

When it comes to furniture, Herman Miller is a top choice as it is a brand known for stylish, comfortable and most importantly, ergonomic products. One such example is the Herman Miller Aeron chair which we endorse wholeheartedly. There have been no regrets over two such chairs purchased as sitting on the Herman Miller Aeron chair while working is a … More