Tan France Brings His Eye for Layering to a Furniture Collection With Castlery

The best-dressed homes rarely feel overdesigned. Instead, they evolve through thoughtful layering—timeless foundations punctuated by moments of personality. It’s the same philosophy Tan France has spent years championing in fashion, and now it’s the starting point for his first furniture collection.

Created with Singapore-based furniture brand Castlery, the 18-piece collection spans seating, dining, lighting, rugs, décor, and accessories, translating the Queer Eye star’s perspective on personal style into objects meant to be lived with for years. Rather than chasing trends, the collection looks to craftsmanship, cultural references, and everyday rituals to create pieces that feel collected instead of prescribed.

Wooden sideboard with arched doors, topped with books, an abstract painting, two orange lamps, a white vase with flowers, and decorative objects against a white wall—a stunning piece reminiscent of the Tan France Castlery furniture collection.

The Rava TV console in the Tan France x Castlery collection. Photography courtesy of Castlery.

“I honestly don’t see a huge difference between these two creative spaces,” France tells Design Milk. “So much of what I tell people with clothing is to forget the trends and go for things that seem somewhat classic as your base, and then add pops of play. That’s absolutely possible with my collection for Castlery. It’s not trendy but classic, with lots of items to add that pop of play.”

Developed over 15 months alongside Castlery’s in-house design team in Singapore, the collection draws from France’s upbringing, blending British and South Asian influences into sculptural yet approachable forms. From handblown glass lighting to carved oak furniture, the pieces reference architecture, family rituals, and traditional craftsmanship without becoming literal interpretations.

Two orange ceramic bell-shaped objects are stacked on a small wooden side table from the Tan France Castlery furniture collection, positioned next to a green sofa in a well-lit living room.

The Anika Table Lamp in Orange in the Tan France x Castlery collection. Photography courtesy of Castlery.

Among the clearest examples is the handblown Anika Table Lamp, whose stacked silhouette nods to architectural forms and decorative motifs found throughout South Asia. Elsewhere, the modular Kagan Sofa and Anaya Tea Table take cues from the intimate tea rituals that shaped France’s childhood, while subtle carved details reference patterns found throughout South Asian design.

Large arched wooden mirror reflects a leafy branch in a vase beside a wooden cabinet with a green ceramic lamp, set in a bright room with wood flooring, evoking the contemporary elegance of the Tan France Castlery furniture collection.

The Rayan floor mirror in the Tan France x Castlery collection. Photography courtesy of Castlery.

“My upbringing inspired every piece,” France says. “Like the turned wood leg on the side table, which is a nod to a classic British turned wood design you’ll find on classic chairs or balusters, or the scalloping detail on the mirrors. The hope is that when people see this collection, the longer they look at it, the more and more they’ll see my cultural touch points.”

A living room styled with pieces from the Tan France Castlery furniture collection features a green leather sofa, coffee table, side table, abstract painting, potted plant, and books on a beige rug over wooden flooring.

The Kagan leather sofa in Moss in the Tan France x Castlery collection. Photography courtesy of Castlery.

That attention to detail also extended to the collection’s most familiar furniture typology. France says the Kagan Sofa ultimately required the most iteration, balancing aesthetics with comfort.

“For me, it was the sofa,” he says. “There was so much testing involved to make sure that not only did it look chic, inviting, and singularly my point of view, but also that it was the most comfy, cozy sofa that doesn’t feel at all stuffy when sat on.”

Wooden dining chair with an upholstered seat from the Tan France Castlery furniture collection sits next to a set dining table on a rust-colored rug in a well-lit room.

The Avan dining chair in Cream in the Tan France x Castlery collection. Photography courtesy of Castlery

Although the collection draws heavily from France’s personal experiences, he believes homeowners today are increasingly comfortable creating interiors that reflect their own identities as well.

“Oh yeah, and I’m one of those people,” he says. “I think a huge factor is social media, for offering constant inspiration. Now, we can be inspired by the most niche designs from the most distant corners of the world. I think that inspiration has really encouraged us all to want to make a space truly exciting.”

A round textured chair from the Tan France Castlery furniture collection sits beside a small wooden and marble side table with a teacup on top, on a black and white checkered floor against a pink textured wall.

The Tarin drink table and Rumi accent chair in Rust in the Tan France x Castlery collection. Photography courtesy of Castlery.

The Castlery x Tan France Collection is now available at castlery.com/us and in select Castlery showrooms.

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