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, Light Elm
Our light elm model really enhances the grain of the wood. With larger drawers than original chests for a more practical modern day use, each of th...
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Based on the old grain cabinets of Qinghai province in western China, our light elm sideboard would be ideal for a modern dining or living room. Ca...
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The 'square cornered' style, with thick outer frames, of our light elm cabinet, gives it a robust feel, while the round brass hardware on the doors...
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Large Chest of Drawers, Light Elm
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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Double-Sided Cabinet, Light Elm
Ideal as a dining room sideboard or for bedroom or living room storage this cabinet in a light finish has a single removable shelf inside each sect...
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With two removable shelves inside, our modern day light elm version is a great size to hold a stereo unit, or even in a bathroom for toiletries. Th...
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Like our very popular square trunk this light elm, taller, narrower version makes a great lamp table or vase stand, It's also great for linen or la...
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Two Drawer Filing Cabinet, Light Elm
Adding a touch of oriental style to a home office, this small light coloured filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style...
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The 'horse hoof' shaped feet and curved aprons that stretch between each leg give our light elm desk a distinctive oriental feel but otherwise the ...
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Carved Console Table, Light Elm
This stunning light elm piece is a reproduction of desks that were common in China during the later Qing dynasty, used by the scholarly classes in ...
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Combine this lovely light elm mirror with our scholars desk to make a stunning dressing table set. Made from solid wood and having a bevelled frame...
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.
