Please note that our showroom is now closed for the Christmas holidays. We reopen on Thursday 2nd January and will process orders and respond to enquiries when we return. In the meantime, all of us at Shimu wish you a very happy Christmas and all the best for the new year.
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Two Drawer Filing Cabinet, Warm Elm - Clearance
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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Blue Lacquer Chinese Daybed with Rails
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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Ladies Cabinet, Black Lacquer - Clearance Item
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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Square Stool, Warm Elm - Clearance Item
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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Shanxi, circa 1870 These charming little stools are in a classic style, each with a curved, concave seat overhanging A-frame legs supported by sing...
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Seated Bronze Buddha, Earth Touching
The Buddha here is shown in a seated position, with the right hand pointing to the ground and the left resting on the lap facing upward. This postu...
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Geometric Square Lattice Panel
Gansu, circa 1900 This intricately patterned wooden panel originates from a Chinese home in Gansu province. It features individual mortise and teno...
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Three Drawer Ming Console, Warm Elm
Crafted from solid elm wood with, this simple console table boasts a refined, pure design in a rich finish that shows off the beautiful grain of th...
View full detailsA 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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With Christmas fast approaching and big brands gearing up for Black Friday sales, it's easy to be drawn into the frenzy of big discounts and mass consumption. At Shimu we prefer to step back from this recent retail 'tradition' through our ongoing commitment to...
Silk Roads, the British Museum’s latest major exhibition, opened last month and showcases a wealth of dazzling objects from the length of the ancient trading network. The carefully chosen selection of artefacts includes everything from beautiful Tang Chinese ceramics, to...
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...
