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.
'Hundred Eye' Chest, Black Lacquer
This modern day black lacquer version has larger drawers for more practical use, each one being ideal to hold CDs and DVDs. Multi drawer medicine c...
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Display Chinese Cabinet, Black Lacquer
The style of our black lacquer display Chinese cabinet, is in the classic 'square cornered' design of most Chinese cabinets, with circular brass ha...
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Apothecary's Chest, Black Lacquer
Our black lacquer chest is the perfect height for use as a stand for a TV or stereo equipment. This little multi-drawer chest provides a beautiful ...
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Dressing Mirror, Black Lacquer
The frames of these large, chunky full length mirrors are in solid reclaimed elm wood, they are designed to be stood against a wall. As well as the...
View full detailsClassical 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.
