[2025 Bangkok Attraction] Travel Guide for Papaya Design Furniture & Studio (Updated Jan)
Address:
55/2 Soi Lat Pharo Road Wang Thong Lang, Bangkok 10310 Thailand
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 09:00-18:00Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-5 hours
Phone:
+66 2 539 8220
Time Puzzle: A Journey Through Bangkok's PAPAYA Vintage Warehouse
Day 1:
In the morning, I arrived at Bangkok's most unique PAPAYA Vintage Warehouse with curiosity. Pushing open the door, it felt like stepping into a time tunnel. The four-story space was filled with a dazzling array of vintage treasures—from furniture and appliances of the last century to artistic decorations, all exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. I wandered among them, admiring vintage typewriters, hand-carved wooden chairs, and colorful neon signs, each item seemingly with its own story. At noon, I found an old leather sofa in a corner and took a nap, imagining it once existed in the cozy setting of a past family. In the afternoon, I chose some small ornaments as souvenirs, these exquisite little items seemed to condense the memories of the past in my hands.
Day 2:
The next morning, I visited the PAPAYA Vintage Warehouse again, this time delving deeper into its collection of art sculptures and old magazines. Climbing the stairs, my eyes were drawn to a mid-20th-century bronze sculpture, its elegant lines full of a sense of the era. Then, I carefully flipped through an old Thai fashion magazine, as if seeing the trends and stories of the past. After leaving the warehouse, I stopped at a nearby vintage café, ending this wonderful journey with a cup of rich coffee.
This vintage trip allowed me to capture another aspect of Bangkok in the gaps of time. Those items full of historical sense seemed to be whispering the tenderness of the years.
Ariel666
Bangkok | Papaya Vintage Warehouse | Asia's largest antique store
📍Legendary antique shop in Asia - PAPAYA&TUBA
🚇Address: 55/2 Lat Phrao Rd, Phlabphla, Khet Wang Thonglang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
⏰Business hours: 9:00-18:00
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The building is up to three floors and over 5000 square meters.
The store is filled with glassware, specimen dolls, wooden furniture, and antique paintings collected by the owner from various places 🎞📺.
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Most of the items inside are available for rent or sale as movie props.
The price is slightly higher, if you see something you like, you can take it. After browsing, ask the staff for the price.
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Ceramic and glass cups and plates are reasonably priced, you can buy a few.
The overall condition of the large furniture is good. The sofa, magazine rack, and cabinet all have beautiful designs. If you like them, you can buy them and ship them back to your country by sea 🛳🛳.
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⚠️Tips:
1⃣️There is only a big fan in the warehouse and it can be a bit stuffy without air conditioning.
2️⃣️No bags allowed inside. There are lockers next to the coffee shop at the entrance of the first floor for storage.