Danny Hoe founded The Curiousity Shop in 2005, and the place has been quietly earning its reputation on Jalan Sungai Besi ever since. It sits in Chan Sow Lin, away from the tourist-facing clusters of Bangsar and KLCC — which is itself part of the point. You come here with intent, and the shop rewards that.
Step inside and furniture fills most of your field of vision. Sofas in varied shapes crowd the floor alongside dining sets, occasional chairs, stools and desks that could anchor a home office or study corner with genuine character. The stock leans toward vintage integrity rather than mass-produced sameness, and because pieces move, the selection shifts over time. Buyers working with compact or awkward rooms will find the range usefully varied — this is not a place of single styles or predictable proportions.
What sets The Curiousity Shop apart from most of KL's secondhand scene is the depth of professional service behind the retail floor. The team handles reupholstery and restoration work, taking on pieces that need care rather than disposal. Staff with interior design knowledge can advise on sourcing and placement — a genuine resource if you are furnishing a room rather than just filling a corner. That combination of skilled craft and retail under one roof is genuinely uncommon in the city.
The shop also maintains an archive of pieces that have passed through its doors. Browsing it gives first-time visitors a clear sense of what the team sources and what aesthetic they gravitate toward. Regular customers use it to track what has come and gone. It is the kind of quiet utility that builds loyalty.
A second, distinct audience comes here for the rental offer. Event planners, photographers, set designers and stylists can hire furniture and artwork from a stock that carries real vintage substance. For a shoot, a private function or a period-appropriate set, this is a more credible source than a generic prop house. The shop is useful to creative professionals for exactly this reason.
The Curiousity Shop opens daily from noon. Monday through Saturday the doors close at 6pm, while Sunday extends to 10pm — a notably late close for this type of shop and a practical advantage for anyone browsing after a weekend afternoon elsewhere in the city.
Chan Sow Lin station sits approximately 400 metres away and serves as the most practical transit point. It connects light rail lines AG and SP, metro line AGL and bus 590. The Percetakan Nasional bus stop is slightly closer at around 350 metres, making it a useful option for those arriving by bus. Both are within easy reach of the Jalan Sungai Besi address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of furniture and items can I expect to find at The Curiousity Shop?
A: The shop carries a range of vintage and antique furniture — sofas, dining sets, occasional chairs, stools and desks among them. Stock shifts as pieces sell, so the selection changes over time. The range covers varied sizes and styles, making it worth visiting whether you are furnishing a compact flat or a larger room.
Q: Does the shop offer services beyond retail, such as restoration or upholstery work?
A: Yes. The team handles reupholstery and restoration in-house, and staff with interior design knowledge can advise on sourcing and placement. This makes the shop a practical resource even on visits where you leave without buying.
Q: Can furniture and artwork be hired for events or photo shoots?
A: The shop rents furniture and artwork to event planners, photographers, set designers and stylists. The rental stock carries genuine vintage character, which makes it a more credible option than a generic prop house for period-appropriate shoots or private functions.
Q: What are the opening hours, and is Sunday a good day to visit?
A: The Curiousity Shop opens daily from noon. Monday to Saturday it closes at 6pm; Sunday it stays open until 10pm — a notably late close for this type of shop and a practical option after a weekend afternoon elsewhere in the city.
Q: How do I get there by public transport?
A: Chan Sow Lin station, connecting light rail lines AG and SP and metro line AGL, is around 400 metres from the Jalan Sungai Besi address. The Percetakan Nasional bus stop, served by bus 590, is slightly closer at approximately 350 metres and is a useful option if you are arriving by bus.
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