Want to add some character to your place? These are the top shops for old-school odds and ends.

Casa Pagoda

This two-story building at the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 45 hints at its eclectic mix of home decor with its faded brick walls, unpainted floors and pipes that run all over the ceiling. Smaller decorative curios, nightstands and wooden chairs can be found on the first floor, while larger pieces like dining tables, chests of drawers in a distressed silver finish and industrial-chic leather couches take up the second floor.

Sukhumvit Soi 45, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-258-1917. Open daily 11am-8pm. www.casapagoda.com 

Haus 20 Design & Dine

This bar and restaurant down on Ramkamhaeng Road has already made its name for hosting the monthly Haus Are You gigs and being the new home for Goodcat parties. The other side of the business, though, comes from partner Natchaphan “Ae“ Pisarnkoskul's, passion for architecture and interior design. The third floor is packed with imported furniture for both rent and sale. There’s plenty of mid-20th century designers’ products like the 1950s George Nelson Swag desk and 1960s Vintage Eames Upholstered Shell office chair.    

62-64 Lad Phrao Soi 122 (Ramkhamhaeng 65). 085-162-2111. www.facebook.com/Haus20.Modern

Shades of Retro

Here’s another great option if you’re looking for a combined chill and vintage retail therapy session after dinner around Thonglor. Sip a bottle of beer while listening to music from all corners of the globe surrounded by old-school surfboards, Vespas and vintage pianos. Most of the collectibles are up for sale, too, with prices starting from B1,000.

Soi Thararom 2, between Thonglor Soi 18 and 20, 081-824-8011. Open daily 3pm-1am 

Y50

Even though the club on the second floor has been revamped as Moose, the original home décor outlet on the first floor is still running, with a second branch also in Ekkamai-Ramintra. Here, you’ll find 60s folding dining tables, an Ibkofoed Larsen wooden dining set, Borg Mogensen chairs and colorful iconic Egg Chairs by Arne Jacobsen. 

24 Ekkamai Soi 21, 02-711-5629. Open daily 9am-6pm. Ekkamai-Ramintra Outlet, 081-373-0980.

Tuba

This two-story pub, restaurant and art gallery's 70s-inspired oddball bric-a-brac is actually for sale, The place also serves up a nostalgic soundtrack, Thai-inter food along with draught Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and cocktails served in huge martini glasses. 

11-12 A, 34 Ekkamai Soi 21, 02-711-5500. Open daily 11-1am

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