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Two Drawer Filing Cabinet, Warm Elm - Clearance
TK18NXX
This small warm colour filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style as the larger version but with two drawers instead of...
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£1,445.00
£725.00
Blue Lacquer Chinese Daybed with Rails
ATC-MY-12594
Beijing, circa 1920 This distressed blue lacquer daybed is unusual in the fact that it has side rails. Originally used for seating and reclining on...
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£995.00
£845.00
Ladies Cabinet, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item
CT22DXX
Tables like our black lacquer ladies cabinet were made popular during the Qing dynasty, similar style consoles with drawers and doors were normally...
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£445.00
£290.00
Square Stool, Warm Elm - Clearance Item
CT23NXX
Our warm elm version is a faithful reproduction of the classic design, and has a rattan top set within the seat. It works well for occasional seati...
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£99.00
SC-NL-TH2403
These eye-catching throws are expertly handwoven in Himachal Pradesh, India, using only pure Himachal wool. Each one requires twelve days to comple...
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£1,595.00
Narrow Elm Three Drawer Console
ATC-TA-3291221
Shanxi, circa 1900 The dark finish on this console table is original, now worn around the edges and surface of the table top to give a wonderful, a...
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£115.00
Large Fuliang Blue and White Ginger Jar, Bamboo
XAC-PB-GJ-29161
Produced in Jingdezhen, the renowned hub of Chinese porcelain and former home of the Ming and Qing imperial kilns, these large ginger jars showcase...
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£135.00
LXP-JC9950
This handsome little table lamp has a tea caddy style base, decorated with a blue swirling decoration around a central anemone on a pale background...
View full detailsChinese furniture & antiques from the oriental specialist
A leading specialist in Chinese furniture since 2003, Shimu offers traditionally crafted oriental furniture, as well as an extensive selection of restored Chinese antique furniture and other beautiful home accessories inspired by the east. Choose from our classic and contemporary furniture handcrafted in reclaimed elm wood, or browse our unrivalled selection of antique Chinese cabinets, tables and chests. We can also make furniture to your specifications or source that special antique piece for you. We deliver throughout the UK and can arrange overseas delivery on request. Visit our showroom or order online.
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Antique Chinese Altar Tables, Shrines and Ancestor Worship: Bridging the Past and Present
Antique Chinese altar tables, shrines and ancestor portraits are unique artefacts from China’s history, which once held significant roles in traditional Chinese homes and which are now finding their place in contemporary interiors. Historical Significance and Traditional Uses In ancient...
Square Routes: A Fascinating look at Chinese Official Rank Badges
Looking at the many squares of embroidered silk hanging in the Shimu showroom or on our website, few would realise the fascinating meaning and history behind them. Beginning in the 14th century during the Chinese Ming dynasty and Europe’s Middle...
Time-Honoured Elegance: Exploring the Rich History of Chinese Lacquered Furniture
The chances are that when you think of Chinese furniture, you think of richly decorated pieces with a lustrous, glossy surface finish. This shiny coating is, in fact, lacquer; a hard coating which is applied to wood to give a...
