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Zhejiang, circa 1860 This ornately decorated armchair is from Zheijang province, produced around the mid nineteenth century from elm wood and origi...
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At Shimu we are proud to stock a wide and ever-changing range of stunning Chinese antique furniture. Offering the perfect way to add a touch of oriental style and elegance to your home, our collection includes everything from stunning sideboards and tables, through to traditional storage chests, chairs and day beds. Every piece is a work of art and before being sourced by us from China, items are restored using traditional techniques.
Zhejiang, circa 1860 This ornately decorated armchair is from Zheijang province, produced around the mid nineteenth century from elm wood and origi...
View full detailsJiangsu, circa 1880 This decorative low cabinet originates from the Suzhou in Jiangsu province - a city known for its canals, bridges and waterways...
View full detailsAnhui, circa 1860 This ornate, beautifully carved chair would have been used originally by a shop owner, placed outside the shop for seating and wi...
View full detailsElm Cabinet with Fluted Spandrels
Shandong, circa 1880 This distinctively shaped cabinet is in elm and comes from the city of Linyi in Shandong province, northern China. The rounde...
View full detailsWaiting Chair with Carved Backrest
Jiangsu, circa 1880 This unusual chair is from Jiangsu province in eastern China, produced towards the end of the nineteenth century. It is in an u...
View full detailsJiangsu, circa 1860 Made from heavy rosewood in Jiangsu province, Eastern China, this impressive chair would have been designated for the use of ho...
View full detailsRed Lacquer Decorative Sideboard
Shanxi, circa 1900 This striking sideboard, in a deep red lacquer and with dark, single tone paintings on the doors, would add a rich, luxurious fe...
View full detailsDecorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard
Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning sideboard would be a real talking point in any space. It originates from Shanxi province, made with carved spandre...
View full detailsPainted Black Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1900 This discinctive tall cabinet is in a classic Chinese style from Shanxi province. Large, decorative cabinets like this one finis...
View full detailsLarge Red and Cream Gansu Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1920 This large sideboard would be a real statement piece in any setting, whether used in a dining room or to provide ample storage sp...
View full detailsBlack Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning cabinet is a lovely example of the furniture produced as part of a bride's dowry in Shanxi province, often referre...
View full detailsRed Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
Shanxi, circa 1920 This unique sideboard would make a perfect statement piece in any home. Dating from the early part of the last century, it origi...
View full detailsMid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1900 The deep reds and golds in this cabinet give it a lovely, rich look that would bring the wow factor into any interior. The cabin...
View full detailsRed and Gold Armoire with Drawers
Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet in a rich, red lacquer would add interest and a luxurious feel to any room. It was produced in Shanxi pro...
View full detailsBlack Lacquer Floral Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet still shows its original lacquer and paintings, depicting various flora and fauna. It was produced in Sha...
View full detailsCrackled Blue Cabinet with Floral Painting
Gansu, circa 1920 The lovely crackled blue lacquer on this pretty little cabinet has been applied as part of the restoration process to freshen up...
View full detailsOrange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers
Gansu, circa 1920 Originally used as a storage unit for grain, with the inside accessed via removable boards in the top, this stunning cabinet has ...
View full detailsOrange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers
Gansu, circa 1920 The dark orange finish on this striking sideboard is new, applied over the original to give a more modern look. Once used as a st...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1920 This large, old sideboard is from Gansu province in western China, made from thick pine wood as was common in the region. It has ...
View full detailsDongbei, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer is quite typical of the cabinets produced in the northeastern ('dongbei') region ...
View full detailsPair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables
Shandong, circa 1920 These simple side tables are in an unsual style for Chinese furniture, with chunky frames and stretchers at the base but litt...
View full detailsPair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets
Tibet, circa 1900 These stunning cabinets were produced in Tibet around the beginning of the twentieth century. Like most Tibetan furniture, they a...
View full detailsHigh Backed Official's Armchair
Shanxi, circa 1825 This beautiful armchair is in the 'Southern Official' style, with a toprail and arms set flush with their supporting posts rathe...
View full detailsPair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, ...
View full detailsPair of Round Backed Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 These lovely chairs are in the 'Southern Offical' style, with curved toprails and arms that meet flush with the side posts rathe...
View full detailsPair of Antique Yoke-Back Armchairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 This distinctive pair of chairs are in the classic 'Official's Hat' or 'Yoke-Back' style, named after the shape of the toprails....
View full detailsPair of Elm Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 These handsome, dark wood chairs are from Shanxi province in a style referred to as 'Southern Official' chairs. The subtly curve...
View full detailsHebei, circa 1860 This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing, with the original dark finish now mostly worn on the top surface to give a...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1820 This beautiful old table has a quite simple, almost contemporary style but dates from around two hundred years ago. It was produ...
View full detailsAntique Tibetan Painted Cabinet
Tibet, circa 1860 The finish and paintings on this brightly decorated cabinet are all old, in colours that are typical of Tibetan furniture. The do...
View full detailsCarved Shandong Storage Coffer
Shandong, circa 1900 This old storage chest is from the northeast Chinese province of Shandong, and is quite typical of the robust, thick framed fu...
View full detailsShandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China, made from elm wood. The square seat panels are set within thic...
View full detailsAltar Table with Cloud Head Spandrels
Shandong, circa 1900 Long, narrow tables like this one were usually placed against the end wall of the main reception room in a Chinese home, used ...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1850 The pure, quite austere design of this cabinet is one that developed early on in China and is usually referred to as a 'round co...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1850 With a beautifully carved apron and side spandrels that give it an unusual profile, this lovely, large console would have starte...
View full detailsAntique Elm Console with Shelf
Henan, circa 1900 Produced around the beginning of the last century in Henan province, this simple table is made from chunky elm wood, with a thic...
View full detailsCarved Large Xinjiang Sideboard
Xinjiang, circa 1900 This large, beautifully carved sideboard would work well in a dining room or as a TV stand for a large TV. It was produced in ...
View full detailsPair of Shanxi Lamphanger Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1880 These lovely chairs are in elm wood and originate from Shanxi province in central China. They are referred to as 'Yoke-Back' (or...
View full detailsAntique Chinese Medicine Chest
Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful medicine chest is one of the nicest we have come across in recent times. Once used either in a wealthy home or mo...
View full detailsHebei, circa 1900 This attractive blanket chest is a nice size to be used as a low coffee table, with handy storage space inside. Produced in Hebei...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This cute little table in elm is from Shanxi province, the old black lacquer finish now worn around the top surface and feet. It...
View full detailsQinghai, circa 1880 This stunning sideboard is from the far western Chinese province of Qinghai and made from poplar wood. Produced around a hundre...
View full detailsDongbei, circa 1900 This unusual, pale wood cabinet is from China's northeast region of Dongbei. It is made from poplar, stripped back to the natur...
View full detailsPair of Tall Antique Elm Armchairs
Shanxi, circa 1860 These wonderful armchairs are from Shanxi province and have unusually high backs, giving them a very grand appearance. Made from...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1900 Originally used to store valuables and personal possessions, it is likely that the bottom drawer here would once have been a fixe...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This beautiful pair of chairs dates from the late 19th century. They were produced in Shanxi province and made from elm wood, wi...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful cabinet dates from the 19th century and is from Shanxi province in central China. The style, with panelled doors ...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 Made from elm wood and still in its original dark lacquer finish, this handsome cabinet would be ideal today for storage in a be...
View full detailsThe craftsmen we work with are highly skilled, with many years of expertise in returning antique furniture pieces to their former glory, without losing any of their original charm, or the rich patina of the wood. As specialists in Chinese antique furniture, we hand-pick the finest antiques dating from the 18th century up to the early 20th century.
Our collection of Chinese antique furniture includes everything you need to enhance and add style and elegance to contemporary living spaces. From daybeds and storage chests, through to altar tables, tea tables and armoires, we offer a huge range of stunning pieces which have been carefully chosen by our experienced team. To complement our range of antique furniture, you’ll also find that we offer a collection of superb quality accessories and homeware items, designed to look beautiful whilst being practical too.
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