All Antique Chinese Furniture

All Antique Chinese Furniture

At Shimu we are proud to stock a wide and ever-changing range of stunning Chinese antique furniture. Offering the perfect way to add a touch of oriental style and elegance to your home, our collection includes everything from stunning sideboards and tables, through to traditional storage chests, chairs and day beds. Every piece is a work of art and before being sourced by us from China, items are restored using traditional techniques.

Elm Three Drawer Console New
£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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£1,595.00
Black Painted Opera Chest New
£895.00

Black Painted Opera Chest

ATK-TA-930723

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning blanket chest is in poplar wood and was originally decorated with vibrant colours. With time these have faded into...

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£895.00
Black Floral Painted Blanket Chest New
£845.00

Black Floral Painted Blanket Chest

ATK-TA-850723

Shanxi, circa 1900 The once vibrant colours that adorn the front of this exquisite blanket chest have gradually softened into more subtle tones wit...

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£845.00
Small Painted Gansu Cabinet New
£1,445.00

Small Painted Gansu Cabinet

ACW-TA-2021123

Gansu, circa 1920 This elegant side cabinet is crafted from poplar wood and showcases a traditional design often found in storage units made in the...

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£1,445.00
Small Floral Painted Cabinet New
£1,365.00

Small Floral Painted Cabinet

ACW-TA-1631123

Gansu, circa 1920 This charming side cabinet is constructed from poplar wood and displays a classic design commonly seen in storage units from the ...

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£1,365.00
Gansu Painted Antique Sideboard New
£2,645.00

Gansu Painted Antique Sideboard

ACW-TA-1171223

Gansu, circa 1890 This sideboard is quite typical of the grain chests that were used in the eastern part of China's Gansu province, with creams and...

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£2,645.00
Painted Red and Black Antique Sideboard New
£2,345.00

Painted Red and Black Antique Sideboard

ACW-TA-261123

Gansu, circa 1890 The contrasting colours of black, red and cream used here are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, which were prod...

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£2,345.00
Large Tapered Dark Elm Cabinet New
£3,245.00

Large Tapered Dark Elm Cabinet

ACW-TA-721123

Shanxi circa 1870 This tall, elegant cabinet is from Shanxi and made from elm wood, still with the original black lacquer finish, now worn and aged...

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£3,245.00
Black Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet New
£5,995.00

Black Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet

ACW-TA-580923

Shanxi, circa 1860 This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would most likely have been produced as pa...

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£5,995.00
Pair of Waisted Elm Stools New
£1,045.00

Pair of Waisted Dark Elm Stools

ATC-TA-741223

Shanxi, circa 1870 Crafted from elm wood in Shanxi province towards the end of the nineteenth century, these stunning stools feature an elegant Chi...

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£1,045.00
Three Drawer Dark Elm Console New
£1,645.00

Three Drawer Dark Elm Console

ATC-TA-41123

Shanxi, circa 1860 Expertly crafted in China's Shanxi province during the nineteenth century, this rustic console table is made from elm wood and b...

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£1,645.00
Qinghai Antique Altar Table New
£1,645.00

Qinghai Antique Altar Table

ATC-TA-1241223

Qinghai, circa 1920 This long, narrow table originates from the early twentieth century, when it was produced in the western Chinese province of Qi...

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£1,645.00
Black Lacquer Three Drawer Desk New
£2,195.00

Black Lacquer Three Drawer Desk

ATC-TA-1220124

Beijing, circa 1920 Desk used by the scholarly classes in China were often quite narrow, but this one is deep enough to be practical today as a des...

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£2,195.00
Black Lacquer Side Table with Drawers New
£995.00

Black Lacquer Side Table with Drawers

ATC-TA-1280124

Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely little table would make a great console in a hallway, with two useful drawers and a lower shelf that is ideal for st...

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£995.00
Black Three Drawer Scholar's Desk New
£995.00

Black Three Drawer Scholar's Desk

ATC-TA-430723

Shanxi, circa 1880 This understated table would have been designed originally as a writing desk in Shanxi province. It would still work well in a h...

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£995.00
Three Drawer Black Antique Elm Desk New
£995.00

Three Drawer Black Antique Elm Desk

ATC-TA-421223

Shanxi, circa 1880 Produced in Shanxi province in the late nineteenth century, this beautiful antique desk would work perfectly in a home office, o...

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£995.00
Black Lacquer Three Drawer Low Table New
£1,595.00

Black Lacquer Three Drawer Low Table

ATC-TA-540123

Beijing, circa 1900 This long, low table would be perfect in front of a sofa, with three useful drawers for storage. It originates from Beijing and...

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£1,595.00
Black and Red Kang Table with Drawers New
£2,495.00

Black and Red Kang Table with Drawers

ATC-TA-400823

Shanxi, circa 1880 This long, low table would be great as a narrow coffee table in front of a sofa, with useful storage space inside each of the th...

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£2,495.00
Large Reclaimed Wood Shelves New
£3,595.00

Large Reclaimed Wood Shelves

ATK-TA-841223

Reproduction This lovely, large bookshelf has been handcrafted using reclaimed pine timbers that are over a century old. The design is in a symmetr...

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£3,595.00
Reclaimed Pine Shelves New
£3,595.00

Reclaimed Pine Shelves

ATK-TA-301123

Reproduction This expertly crafted, spacious shelving unit is made from reclaimed pine timbers that are over a century old. The symmetrical lattice...

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£3,595.00
Small Gansu Storage Cabinet
£1,445.00

Small Gansu Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-2111122

Gansu, circa 1890 This lovely little cabinet is made from thick pine in a style common to storage units produced in eastern Gansu or Inner Mongolia...

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£1,445.00
Large Elm Cabinet with Carved Apron
£3,295.00

Large Elm Cabinet with Carved Apron

ACW-TA-1861122

Shanxi, circa 1880 This stunning tall cabinet is in its original black lacquer finish, largely still intact but now worn and aged to a softer tone....

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£3,295.00
Five Drawer Antique Shaanxi Carved Coffer
£2,995.00

Five Drawer Antique Shaanxi Carved Coffer

ATC-TA-1780622

Shaanxi, circa 1880 This is a lovely example of the heavily carved coffers and tables produced in the central province of Shaanxi. The chest would ...

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£2,995.00
Six Drawer Antique Carved Coffer
£3,395.00

Six Drawer Antique Carved Coffer

ATC-TA-1680422

Shaanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful table is in the distinctive style seen in furniture from the central Chinese province of Shaanxi - location of t...

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£3,395.00
Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter
£4,995.00

Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter

ATC-TA-1580922

Shanxi, circa 1860 This highly unusual sideboard would have been produced for use as a shop counter for a Chinese apothecary. Larger bottles and ot...

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£4,995.00
Shanxi Black Double Sided Cabinet Sold
£2,195.00

Shanxi Black Double Sided Cabinet

ACW-TA-1450822

Shanxi, circa 1860 In a 'double cabinet' style with two sets of doors set beneath an overhanging top, this cabinet dates back to the mid nineteenth...

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£2,195.00
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Red and Black Gansu Storage Cabinet
£2,595.00

Red and Black Gansu Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-1280322

Gansu, circa 1900 The contrasting red panels and black lacquer frame are typical colours for storage cabinets like this one, produced from pine in ...

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£2,595.00
Antique Black Painted Opera Trunk
£925.00

Antique Black Painted Opera Trunk

ATK-TA-0730522

Shanxi, circa 1890 Once brightly decorated, the colours on the front of this wonderful blanket chest have softened over time to a beautiful autumna...

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£925.00
Three Drawer Carved Antique Coffer Table
£1,695.00

Three Drawer Carved Antique Coffer Table

ATC-TA-660822

Shaanxi, circa 1880 The lovely, deep carvings and metal studs on the drawers of this table are a typical feature of the tables and storage chests p...

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£1,695.00
Long Carved Panel with Mother of Pearl
£895.00

Long Carved Panel with Mother of Pearl

ASC-RB-230438

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This long carved panel was originally the front part of a Chinese marriage bed, produced in the city of Suzhou in China's easte...

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£895.00
Antique Carved Window Panel, Natural and Black Sold
£595.00

Antique Carved Window Panel, Natural and Black

ASC-RB-230417

Hebei, circa 1880 This decorative, intricately carved panel once formed part of larger divider or internal window panel in a Chinese home. It comes...

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£595.00
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Long Decorative Carved Panel in Red and Gold
£895.00

Long Decorative Carved Panel in Red and Gold

ASC-RGX-230437

Jiangsu, circa 1820 This long, horizontal piece once formed part of an ornate internal room divider and is made of elm wood. It originates from Jia...

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£895.00
Red and Black Lacquer Mongolian Sideboard
£1,695.00

Red and Black Lacquer Mongolian Sideboard

ACW-TL-222863

Inner Mongolia, circa 1920 This striking sideboard, with its contrasting red panels and black frames, is from northern China, around the border wit...

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£1,695.00
Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
£4,595.00

Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-222819

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is a lovely example of the furniture produced as part of a bride's dowry in Shanxi province, often referre...

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£4,595.00
Antique Black Lacquer Floral Armoire
£4,495.00

Black Lacquer Floral Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-223315

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet still shows its original lacquer and paintings, depicting various flora and fauna. It was produced in Sha...

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£4,495.00
Antique Black Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet
£2,595.00

Black Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet

ACW-TA-231221

Shanxi, circa 1850 The pure, quite austere design of this cabinet is one that developed early on in China and is usually referred to as a 'round co...

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£2,595.00

Add a touch of originality to your home with Chinese antique furniture

The craftsmen we work with are highly skilled, with many years of expertise in returning antique furniture pieces to their former glory, without losing any of their original charm, or the rich patina of the wood. As specialists in Chinese antique furniture, we hand-pick the finest antiques dating from the 18th century up to the early 20th century.

Our collection of Chinese antique furniture includes everything you need to enhance and add style and elegance to contemporary living spaces. From daybeds and storage chests, through to altar tables, tea tables and armoires, we offer a huge range of stunning pieces which have been carefully chosen by our experienced team. To complement our range of antique furniture, you’ll also find that we offer a collection of superb quality accessories and homeware items, designed to look beautiful whilst being practical too.

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