£1,125.00
TK04N
Medicine chests with multiple drawers for holding herbs and other remedies, were used throughout China by apothecaries and pharmacists. The larger ...
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£1,125.00
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.
£1,125.00
'Hundred Eye' Chest, Black Lacquer
TK04D
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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£1,125.00
£1,125.00
'Hundred Eye' Chest, Light Elm
TK04M
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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£1,145.00
CW17N
Our warm elm mid size cabinet features solid, simple lines which are typical of the furniture produced by the Chinese in the northern provinces. Th...
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£1,145.00
£1,145.00
Mid Size Cabinet, Black Lacquer
CW17D
Typical of the furniture produced by the Chinese in the northern provinces, our black lacquer cabinet features solid, simple lines. The round brass...
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£1,145.00
£1,145.00
CW17M
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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£1,145.00
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.
