Chinese Chest of Drawers

Chinese Chest of Drawers

The perfect blend of modern practicality and traditional Chinese style, our Chinese chests of drawers are available in a selection of styles to suit all interiors. From simple rustic options in natural, solid wood, through to ornate designs and lacquered finishes, our chests of drawers are ideal for the living spaces in your home. Our chests of drawers also come in various shapes and sizes, including compact two drawer chests, ideal for use as bedside cabinets, through to tall boys and antique herbalist and apothecary chests.

Carved Elm Antique Coffer New
£2,895.00

Carved Elm Antique Coffer

ATK-TA-2121023

Shaanxi, circa 1860 This exquisitely carved coffer would once have been used to store important documents or valuables. It originates from Shaanxi ...

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£2,895.00
Two Drawer Carved Elm Table New
£1,645.00

Two Drawer Carved Elm Table

ATK-TA-820923

Shanxi, circa 1870 This unusual chest is from Shanxi in central China. The original dark finish, still largely in place on the sides, has worn on t...

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£1,645.00
Antique Chinese Apothecary Chest New
£4,295.00

Antique Chinese Apothecary Chest

ATK-TA-1590823

Shanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful apothecary chest is in a lovely condition, and exhibits fine craftsmanship and design. Originally, it would have ...

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£4,295.00
Antique Chinese Carved Shandong Storage Coffer
£1,595.00

Carved Shandong Storage Coffer

ATK-BH-220507

Shandong, circa 1900 This old storage chest is from the northeast Chinese province of Shandong, and is quite typical of the robust, thick framed fu...

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£1,595.00
Antique Chinese Medicine Chest
£4,995.00

Antique Chinese Medicine Chest

ATK-TA-2651120

Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful medicine chest is one of the nicest we have come across in recent times. Once used either in a wealthy home or mo...

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£4,995.00
Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table
£5,495.00

Walnut Seven Drawer Altar Table

ATC-TA-021020

Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Sh...

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£5,495.00
Distressed Blue Storage Chest
£995.00

Distressed Blue Storage Chest

ATK-TA-1151120

Gansu, circa 1900 Originally used to store valuables and personal possessions, it is likely that the bottom drawer here would once have been a fixe...

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£995.00
Large Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm
£1,245.00

Large Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm

TK15N

Finished in warm elm, this deeper, wider version of our Ming chest of drawers has a real sense of understated oriental style. Again it is a modern ...

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£1,245.00
Large Chest of Drawers, Black Lacquer
£1,245.00

Large Chest of Drawers, Black Lacquer

TK15D

Our black lacquer chest of drawers is a modern design - the Chinese did not use chests of drawers as we did in the west until quite recently - but ...

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£1,245.00
Large Chest of Drawers, Light Elm
£1,245.00

Large Chest of Drawers, Light Elm

TK15M

Made from solid reclaimed elm, our light finish really emphasizes the beautiful grain of the wood. This deeper, wider version of our Ming chest of ...

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£1,245.00
Ming Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm
£1,045.00

Ming Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm

TK07N

Our warm elm chest of drawers features the usual frame and panel construction with a simple apron below the lower frame and round brass handles tha...

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£1,045.00
Ming Chest of Drawers, Black Lacquer
£1,045.00

Chinese Ming Chest of Drawers, Black Lacquer

TK07D

The four full width drawers in our black lacquer oriental chest are mounted on wooden runners to give an easy action when they are opened and close...

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£1,045.00
Ming Tall Boy, Warm Elm
£1,345.00

Ming Tall Boy, Warm Elm

TK10N

This beautiful warm elm tall chest of drawers offers modern bedroom storage but with a strong oriental style. The chest is in the classic frame and...

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£1,345.00
Ming Tall Boy, Black Lacquer
£1,345.00

Ming Tall Boy, Black Lacquer

TK10D

This black lacquer chest is in the classic frame and panel construction that is typical of Chinese furniture, with a curved apron above the feet an...

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£1,345.00
Ming Tall Boy, Light Elm
£1,345.00

Ming Tall Boy, Light Elm

TK10M

Great for holding clothes in a bedroom or in a corner of a reception room, this beautiful tall chest of drawers, in our light elm finish, offers mo...

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£1,345.00
Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm
£1,045.00

Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm

TK07M

This chest in light elm is a modern interpretation rather than a reproduction, made for practicality but still with a strong oriental style. The Ch...

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£1,045.00
Tall Chest
£1,145.00

Tall Chest

CAY-TK01

This tall chest with its tapered frames and side panelling provides elegant bedroom storage with a hint of oriental style. The five drawers, each w...

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£1,145.00
Twelve Drawer Chest
£1,345.00

Twelve Drawer Chest

CRG-TK01

The twelve deep drawers on this large chest allow plenty of room for clothes in a bedroom, or use it to store shoes or as a dining sideboard. The d...

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£1,345.00
Five Drawer Chest
£1,245.00

Five Drawer Chest

CRG-TK03

Three full width, deep drawers and two smaller drawers at the top of this handsome chest provide plenty of storage space for clothes in a bedroom. ...

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£1,245.00
Twelve Drawer Chest, Chocolate
£1,345.00

Twelve Drawer Chest, Chocolate

CRG-CO-TK01

The twelve deep drawers of this stunning chocolate colour chest have each been left in the natural wood colour on the inside. With ample storage sp...

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£1,345.00
Five Drawer Chest, Chocolate
£1,245.00

Five Drawer Chest, Chocolate

CRG-CO-TK03

This stunning chest of drawers is perfect for bedroom storage or in a living room, with plenty of space inside the three full width and two half wi...

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£1,245.00
Carved Shanxi Elm Coffer
£1,495.00

Carved Shanxi Elm Coffer

ATK-TA-182124

Shanxi, circa 1860 This stunning chest is from Shanxi province, where it would have been used as a coffer to store money and valuables. Made from e...

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£1,495.00
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
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

Chinese chests of drawers for any room in your home

Chests of drawers have been a feature of homes throughout Asia for many centuries and were used to store a wide range of items including medicines. Our versatile range is perfect for many different uses; from storage for clothing and accessories, through to unique kitchen storage or a practical solution to media storage. You’ll find that our range includes both antique oriental furniture and brand new items: new items are made from hardwood timber by skilled craftsmen using traditional joinery techniques. Antique items are carefully chosen by us and offer a great way to add a touch of history to your home. At Shimu we also have a collection of stunning accessories to complement our furniture, including rugs, ornaments, soft furnishings, wall art and lighting. If you would like to find out more about our Chinese furniture and homewares, please get in touch by calling 0800 088 6800.

 

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