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.

Antique Tibetan Altar Cabinet New
£2,495.00

Antique Tibetan Altar Cabinet

ACW-XT-050124

Tibet, circa 1880 The finish and paintings on this once brightly decorated cabinet are all old, with a painted design that is typical of Tibetan fu...

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£2,495.00
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
Dongbei Red and Gold Sideboard New
£1,895.00

Dongbei Red and Gold Sideboard

ACW-TA-2621023

Dongbei, circa 1880 This elegant sideboard features a striking, deep red lacquer finish and is representative of the unique furniture found in Chin...

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£1,895.00
Red and Gold Painted Sideboard Sold
£1,895.00

Red and Gold Painted Sideboard

ACW-TA-0071121

Dongbei, circa 1880 The simple, square cornered style, red lacquer finish and painted geometric pattern of this sideboard are all typical of the ca...

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£1,895.00
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Painted Northeast Elm Sideboard New
£2,195.00

Painted Northeast Elm Sideboard

ACW-TA-2550922

Dongbei, circa 1880 This unusual, painted sideboard is from the northeast (Dongbei) region of China, in a distinctive design that incorporates pain...

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£2,195.00
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
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
Red and Gold Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet
£4,495.00

Red and Gold Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet

ACW-TA-3100522

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is beautifully crafted and finished with intricate gold motifs over the lacquered red finish. The rich, de...

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£4,495.00
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
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
Red and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
£3,995.00

Red and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TA-0870422

Shanxi, circa 1860 Other than the square hardware on the doors, which is a more recent replacment, this beautiful cabinet is in its original condit...

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£3,995.00
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
Large Shanxi Painted Sideboard Sold
£3,795.00

Large Shanxi Painted Sideboard

ACW-TA-101222

Shanxi, circa 1870 This large, imposing sideboard would make a unique statement piece in a dining room or living space. It comes from Shanxi provin...

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£3,795.00
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Red Lacquer Decorative Sideboard Sold
£2,295.00

Red Lacquer Decorative Sideboard

ACW-TL-196234

Shanxi, circa 1900 This striking sideboard, in a deep red lacquer and with dark, single tone paintings on the doors, would add a rich, luxurious fe...

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£2,295.00
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Five Drawer Painted Chest
£1,995.00

Five Drawer Painted Chest

ATK-TL-223568

Shandong, circa 1920 Once lacquered in bright colours, this old chest has worn to leave a pared back, rustic look that would bring real character t...

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£1,995.00
Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard Save 15%
£3,445.00
£2,945.00

Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard

ACW-TL-222880

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning sideboard would be a real talking point in any space. It originates from Shanxi province, made with carved spandre...

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£3,445.00
£2,945.00
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Large Red and Cream Gansu Sideboard
£3,745.00

Large Red and Cream Gansu Sideboard

ACW-TL-222868

Gansu, circa 1920 This large sideboard would be a real statement piece in any setting, whether used in a dining room or to provide ample storage sp...

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£3,745.00
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
Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
£2,295.00

Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels

ACW-TL-196254

Shanxi, circa 1920 This unique sideboard would make a perfect statement piece in any home. Dating from the early part of the last century, it origi...

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£2,295.00
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
Chinese Distressed Cabinet with Floral Painting
£1,295.00

Crackled Blue Cabinet with Floral Painting

ACW-TL-184484

Gansu, circa 1920 The lovely crackled blue lacquer on this pretty little cabinet has been applied as part of the restoration process to freshen up...

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£1,295.00
Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets
£8,495.00

Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets

ACW-BH-2205174

Tibet, circa 1900 These stunning cabinets were produced in Tibet around the beginning of the twentieth century. Like most Tibetan furniture, they a...

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£8,495.00
Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet Sold
£3,495.00

Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet

ACW-BH-2205061

Tibet, circa 1860 The finish and paintings on this brightly decorated cabinet are all old, in colours that are typical of Tibetan furniture. The do...

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£3,495.00
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Painted Black Shanxi Chest
£895.00

Painted Black Shanxi Chest

ATK-TA-2190820

Shanxi, circa 1900 This pretty, painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes. The trunks would be br...

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£895.00
Painted Red Qinghai Sideboard Sold
£3,595.00

Painted Red Qinghai Sideboard

ACW-TA-2091020

Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning sideboard is from the far western Chinese province of Qinghai and made from poplar wood. Produced around a hundre...

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£3,595.00
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Chinese Antique Painted Blanket Trunk
£695.00

Antique Floral Trunk

ATK-TL-181851

Gansu, circa 1920 This attractive old trunk is in its original black lacquer finish with simple paintings of peony flowers and foliage. Once in mo...

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£695.00
Small Two Door Gansu Sideboard
£2,395.00

Small Two Door Gansu Sideboard

ACW-TL-185066

Gansu, circa 1920 With traces of red lacquer around the front frames this lovely cabinet has wonderful autumnal tones with its dark wood top surfa...

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£2,395.00
Antique Chinese Chest on Stand
£1,125.00

Document Chest on Stand

ATK-TA-200113

Shanxi, circa 1890 This unusual chest is of a type used at the end of the Qing dynasty, normally for holding valuables or documents. It is mounted ...

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£1,125.00
Painted Black Lacquer Chinese Antique Blanket Box
£695.00

Painted Black Lacquer Blanket Box

ATK-TL-181849

Shanxi, circa 1920 This charming little blanket chest is in its original black lacquer finish with the old paintings of peony flowers now faded and...

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£695.00
Large Painted Shandong Trunk Save 15%
£1,145.00
£975.00

Large Painted Shandong Trunk

ATK-TAY-10800

Shandong, circa 1920 This large, deep, beautifully decorated trunk would most likely have been used for storing clothes and other personal possessi...

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£1,145.00
£975.00
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Red Painted Gansu Sideboard
£2,145.00

Red Painted Gansu Sideboard

ACW-TL-195531

Gansu, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer still features the original finish and paintings, once in vibrant gold leaf but now ...

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£2,145.00

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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