£765.00
CT09N
This square shaped warm elm coffee table is based on original Chinese daybeds, but reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting. ...
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£765.00
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.
£765.00
Square Daybed Table, Black Lacquer
CT09D
Daybeds like our black lacquer model were used in Chinese homes as seating during the day, often being moved around for different uses, and for sle...
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£765.00
£765.00
Square Daybed Table, Light Elm
CT09M
This light elm square coffee table has been reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting although it is based on original Chinese...
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£765.00
£745.00
TK05N
This little warm elm multi-drawer chest provides a beautiful way to store a CD or DVD collection. Each of its eight drawers can hold up 25 CDs and ...
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£745.00
£745.00
Apothecary's Chest, Black Lacquer
TK05D
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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£745.00
£745.00
TK05M
Made from reclaimed elm wood, this model comes in our light finish, each of the drawers feature proper dovetail joints and brass ring pull handles....
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£745.00
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.
