About Us
About Us
About Us
Grafunkt is a forward thinking lifestyle brand that aims to promote good design appreciation through the products we carry. We believe that furniture design and functionality are not exclusive. Purposefully designed and artfully created, quality and functionality are core to the designs we carry. Through Grafunkt Design District, we want to promote a lifestyle more considered by transcending the typical retail experience so our customers get inspired by seeing and feeling the stories of our brands.
We incorporated an F&B space in our showroom in partnership with Tanuki Raw. We believe that food is integral to lifestyles, and is an experience that is essential to properly experience the impact of good design in our lives. We also wanted to provide a stylish and comfortable space for respite amidst the busy pace that inundates so many of us these days.
Since our inception in 2009, we have grown from our humble 400sqft abode in Park Mall, to a spacious 13,500sqft in our flagship store at Funan. Our growth is a reflection of the successful relationships we have fostered through a shared belief with our customers and partners.
Good Design = Good Thinking = Good Living
We believe that life is better appreciated when we are surrounded with well-thought objects. Objects that serve well with their functionality, and at the same time, inspire us with their beauty and creativity. Through our various platforms, be it our physical store or our digital channels, we seek to create conversation, to educate and enlighten like-minded souls, to share our values together, so that we can live better.
We scour for brands and products that are unique, yet fundamentally aligned with the Grafunkt philosophy. We believe in investing only in what is worth it, and the stringent selection of products that we carry goes down to the procurement of raw materials and the manufacturing process. Art lies not just in the end product, but in the entire process. This is tied in with the rich cultural and historical legacies that our partner brands are rooted in, resulting in quality craftsmanship and design that is fundamentally functional and timeless in their designs. Designing and producing with a purpose helps to build up our brands’ stories, and to cultivate a more considered lifestyle. Our esteemed partnerships roam around the world from Japan to Denmark, Spain, and even France. We are also increasing efforts to work with local designers to foster a supportive and enabling design community within Singapore, providing and lending our platforms to boost awareness and relationships.
Helmed by Jefery Kurniadidjaja and Nathan Yong (Ex–founder of Air Division & recipient of Singapore President’s Design Award, Designer of the Year 2008), Grafunkt strives to deliver contemporary designs that combine creativity, functionality and quality in a retail environment that challenges, teases and inspires. What sets us apart? We do what we like, and that’s the difference.
Jef is always passionately sharing about furniture with everyone, a furniture geek at heart. He loves to travel, goes for runs and is an absolute shoe fiend!
No one knows this but Nathan was actually the first sales staff of Grafunkt because he co-founded it. Nowadays, you seldom see him around as he tends to his new passion of educating the young, imparting his knowledge of design. In one of the modules on how to be a successful designer, he starts with saying “don’t be an ass, no one likes an ass”.
You might catch him strolling with Jagger, his dog at East Coast Park on a Sunday morning. His favourite food is WTM.
Grafunkt's housekeeper - Su-Lin tries to keep ducks in a row.
Motto: Work hard, have fun, no drama. To unwind, she cooks, runs and mahjong!
Phyllis loves her role with accountability and responsibility. During her free time, she goes for hikes to explore new places. Pets are very important members of her family as they provide unconditional support.
Trained in Marketing, Sarah has always had a thing or two for creativity. She believes that design expresses one’s creativity and is limitless in its possibilities. A workout fanatic and an advert food-lover – you can catch her sweating at the gym, exploring new cafes or indulging in one of her many guilty pleasures: K-Dramas & Netflix.
Wylie is a visual devotee who was trained in architecture and design. She has an obsession with people watching and loves snapping pictures (secretly) of how space, light, and objects interact with human beings.
Fong likes exploring good food and 100-year-old buildings in appreciation of culture and history. You can find her sitting in a cafe on a lazy afternoon listening to music when she’s not basking amidst great furniture design of timeless styles.
John is passionate about nature, arts and design. He enjoys assisting customers with their furniture needs and sharing the essence of well-made & timeless pieces.
Despite hustling and bustling day in and out, Khairul describes himself as happy-go-lucky. Responsible for all last-mile deliveries, Khairul always goes an extra mile to create the best delivery service for Grafunkt’s customers. As his days are mostly physically strenuous, he loves to catch up on sleep on his day off. A problem solver with an efficient characteristic, you can count on him on making your delivery a smooth one!
Shy, Fun and Soft Natured - these are the three things that best describes Ah Hong. A knack for being quick at putting furniture together, he pours his heart and soul during his deliveries to make your space more liveable. When he’s not making Grafunk'ts deliveries, he enjoys embracing a little bit of nature such as going on hikes and drawing!
Work hard, play hard - Eng believes the key to a good balanced life involves doing the things you love, having fun and working hard. His hobbies include playing basketball and eating out with this good friends. Occasionally, take a short trip to somewhere out of this sunny island!
We are thrilled to hear from you.
If your request is urgent, please reach out to us at +65 6336 6046 or
visit our showroom at Funan 04-01 to 06.
Otherwise, we will be in touch within 2 days.
We wish you a wonderful day ahead.