£495.00
CW09D
Based on the simple styled, solid framed pieces that were common in northern China for centuries. This black lacquer version of our end cabinet is ...
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£495.00
Chinese Classical Furniture
Classical Chinese furniture has a timeless appeal that never goes out of style. Our signature range of traditional Chinese furniture is handcrafted from reclaimed elm or poplar wood, and includes reproductions from China's golden age as well as more contemporary designs inspired by the same period. The range includes oriental cabinets, beautifully crafted chairs, Chinese blanket chests and much more.
£445.00
Ming Two Drawer Chest, Black Lacquer
TK08D
The construction and overall look of this black lacquer chest are in keeping with furniture from the Ming dynasty, it is our own design rather than...
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£445.00
£545.00
Chinese Black Lacquer Trunk, Tall
TK17D
Made from solid reclaimed poplar wood, our black lacquer blanket boxes use proper dovetail joints and the distinctive circular brass hardware and r...
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£545.00
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£235.00
Child's Yoke-Back Armchair, Black Lacquer
CT18D
This is a mini version of our classic black lacquer yoke-back armchair, with the same curved headrest and arms as the larger version, it is scaled ...
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£645.00
Small Herbalist Chest, Black Lacquer
TK16D
This little black lacquer chest is a modern take on the old apothecary chest, smaller in size but with drawers made larger so that they are ideally...
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£645.00
£545.00
Carved Side Table, Black Lacquer
CT20D
The oriental look of our black lacquer side table is completed with the elegant 'horse hoof' feet. Though the proportions are slightly lower, the o...
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£365.00
Carved Panel - 'Courage' Black Lacquer
CSW06AD
Designed to represent one of the 'Four Nobles', this version is finished in our black lacquer, the central carving being made from camphor, a wood ...
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£365.00
£365.00
Carved Panel - 'Purity', Black Lacquer
CSW06BD
The central carving of our black lacquer panel is made from camphor, a wood which is easy to carve, the design represents one of the 'Four Nobles',...
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£365.00
£365.00
Carved Panel - 'Uprightness', Black Lacquer
CSW06CD
The carving in the centre of our black lacquer panel depicts bamboo a symbol of uprightness and is made from camphor, a wood which is easy to carve...
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£365.00
£365.00
Carved Panel - 'Humility', Black Lacquer
CSW06DD
Representing one of the 'Four Nobles', this particular panel, in our black lacquer finish, depicts chrysanthemums which symbolise humility. This ce...
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£365.00
The history of Chinese Classical Furniture
Classical Chinese furniture refers to a style and an aesthetic taste, of restraint, balance and grandeur, rather than to a particular period. Plain hardwoods, like the reclaimed woods we use for these reproductions, were always accorded high esteem by Chinese craftsmen from the Qing dynasties onwards. Trade had recently opened, and tropical hardwoods from South-East Asia were beginning to be imported. It was these strong hardwoods which allowed the craftsmen to create austere, slender legged chairs and tables which showed off the beauty of the precious wood, alongside the lacquered furniture which was equally prized. Here at Shimu, we’re very happy to be continuing the tradition of Chinese classical furniture, and to be bringing you these beautiful pieces of furniture to show off in your home.
