Antique Chinese Lacquered Furniture

Antique Chinese Lacquered Furniture

At Shimu we are proud to offer a stunning collection of antique Chinese furniture, including a wide range of pieces with lacquered finishes. All antique items are unique and because they are sourced by us directly from China, our varied and ever-changing collection offers the chance to choose a piece of history for your home.

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 Lacquer Antique Chinese Wedding Cabinet New
£3,495.00

Red Lacquer Antique Chinese Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TA-1940623

Shanxi, circa 1860 This magnificent red lacquer cabinet has a simple yet elegant style, and with its rich, warm tones it would make a lovely additi...

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£3,495.00
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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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
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
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
Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet
£1,445.00

Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet

ACW-RGX-2303842

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This decorative low cabinet originates from the Suzhou in Jiangsu province - a city known for its canals, bridges and waterways...

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£1,445.00
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
Red and Gold Qinghai Painted Cabinet
£2,495.00

Red and Gold Qinghai Painted Cabinet

ACW-TA-2720522

 Qinghai, circa 1900 The deep red lacquer and gold paintings on this gorgeous old cabinet give it a rich, luxurious feel that would add warmth and ...

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£2,495.00
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
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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Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron
£1,245.00

Grey Lacquer Cabinet with Carved Apron

ACW-TL-183606

Shanxi, circa 1920 This attractive cabinet is an ideal choice for either contemporary or traditional home décor. It is from Shanxi province in cent...

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£1,245.00
Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard
£3,445.00

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
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
Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table
£1,195.00

Grey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table

ATC-TL-222642

Shandong, circa 1920 This narrow side table would be a stylish addition to any room with its glossy lacquer finish and tapered legs. The distressed...

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£1,195.00
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
Teal Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet
£2,145.00

Teal Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet

ACW-TL-222681

Shandong, circa 1920 This sleek, teal blue lacquered cabinet is in a classic Chinese 'round cornered' style. The ingenious A-frame design includes ...

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£2,145.00
Mid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet
£3,195.00

Mid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet

ACW-TL-222818

Shanxi, circa 1900 The deep reds and golds in this cabinet give it a lovely, rich look that would bring the wow factor into any interior. The cabin...

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£3,195.00
Antique Red Lacquer Armoire with Drawers
£3,995.00

Red and Gold Armoire with Drawers

ACW-TL-222822

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet in a rich, red lacquer would add interest and a luxurious feel to any room. It was produced in Shanxi pro...

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£3,995.00
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
Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers
£1,995.00

Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers

ACW-TL-184468

Gansu, circa 1920 Originally used as a storage unit for grain, with the inside accessed via removable boards in the top, this stunning cabinet has ...

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£1,995.00
Chinese Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers
£1,945.00

Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers

ACW-TL-184495

Gansu, circa 1920 The dark orange finish on this striking sideboard is new, applied over the original to give a more modern look. Once used as a st...

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£1,945.00
Chinese Large Grey Lacquer Buffet
£2,595.00

Large Grey Lacquer Buffet

ACW-TL-22858

Gansu, circa 1920 This large, old sideboard is from Gansu province in western China, made from thick pine wood as was common in the region. It has ...

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£2,595.00
Antique Red Lacquer Gansu Sideboard
£1,945.00

Red Lacquer Dongbei Sideboard

ACW-TL-223051

Dongbei, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer is quite typical of the cabinets produced in the northeastern ('dongbei') region ...

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£1,945.00
Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables
£1,345.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables

ATC-TL-22717

Shandong, circa 1920  These simple side tables are in an unsual style for Chinese furniture, with chunky frames and stretchers at the base but litt...

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£1,345.00
Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console
£995.00

Cream Lacquered Three Drawer Console

ATC-TL-223274

Shandong, circa 1920 This elegant table has been restored and refinished in a distressed cream lacquer - a neutral colour that would fit easily int...

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£995.00
Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console
£995.00

Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Console

ATC-TL-223307

 Shandong, circa 1920 This simply styled table is originally from Shandong province in north east China, but has been restored and refinished with ...

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£995.00
Antique Hebei Serving Table
£895.00

Antique Hebei Serving Table

ATC-BH-2205032

Hebei, circa 1860 This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing, with the original dark finish now mostly worn on the top surface to give a...

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£895.00
Pair of Shandong Elm Stools
£995.00

Pair of Shandong Elm Stools

ATC-BH-220504

Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China, made from elm wood. The square seat panels are set within thic...

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£995.00
Chinese Altar Table with Cloud Head Spandrels
£1,995.00

Altar Table with Cloud Head Spandrels

ATC-BH-220502

Shandong, circa 1900 Long, narrow tables like this one were usually placed against the end wall of the main reception room in a Chinese home, used ...

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£1,995.00
Pair of Chinese Antique Cream Vase Stands
£1,445.00

Pair of Cream Lacquer Tea Tables

ATC-TY-11271

Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely pair of side tables are from Shanxi province in central China. Each one has been refinished in a distressed greenish...

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£1,445.00
Pair of Grey Lacquer Flower Stands
£1,295.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Flower Stands

ATC-TY-6807

Shanxi, circa 1900 Simply styled and in a tall, elegant shape, these tables were originally used as flower stands. They would still be ideal for di...

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£1,295.00
Chinese Grey Stools
£895.00

Pair of Grey Lacquer Stools

ATC-TL-12393

Shanxi, circa 1920 These stylish stools are slightly taller than most and so would work perfectly as night stands or as side tables next to a sofa....

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£895.00

Stunning antique Chinese lacquered furniture to enhance your home

From antique lacquered wedding cabinets and sideboards, through to armoires, apothecary chests and storage trunks, you’ll find that our collection includes a wealth of beautiful original pieces.

Many of our antique furniture pieces are finished in lacquer which gives an ornate and luxurious look. Lacquer has been used in Chinese furniture making for many hundreds of years. The glossy finish of lacquered furniture is achieved by applying multiple layers of lacquer sap to the wood underneath. You’ll find that many of our antiques have retained their original lacquer finish and although it may have faded and slightly crackled, this only adds to the wonderful patina and unique charm. Although antique items are restored for us by skilled craftsmen in China, the craftsmen we work with are highly experienced in using traditional techniques to ensure that the integrity and originality of each item is retained. Our range of antique Chinese lacquered furniture is available for UK-wide direct delivery or can be shipped overseas.

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