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.
Red and Gold Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet
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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Grey Lacquer Storage Side Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1920 This mid sized cabinet is in a simple, 'square cornered' design, with three upper drawers and doors inset centrally and fitted ...
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Grey Lacquer Mid Sized Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1920 This simple, square shaped cabinet has been restored and enhanced with a stylish, modern grey lacquer. It's three small drawers...
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Shanxi, circa 1920 The worn, old gold paintings and deep, rich red lacquer of this cabinet would add a real warmth and vibrancy to any setting. The...
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Qinghai, circa 1880 This large cabinet has a storage section at the bottom, with accessed through four doors, as well as an open shelf section abov...
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Qinghai Red Lacquer Display Cabinet
Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet, with an open shelf unit in the top section, is from Qinghai in western China and the bright red cinnaba...
View full detailsFrom 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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