All Antique Chinese Furniture

All Antique Chinese Furniture

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.

Ornate Carved Elm Armchair
€608,95

Ornate Carved Elm Armchair

ATC-RGX-230389

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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€608,95
Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet
€1.612,95

Suzhou Low Elm Cabinet

ACW-RGX-2303842

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This decorative low cabinet originates from the Suzhou in Jiangsu province - a city known for its canals, bridges and waterways...

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€1.612,95
Antique Shopkeeper's Chair
€775,95

Antique Shopkeeper's Chair

ATC-RGX-2303741

Anhui, circa 1860 This ornate, beautifully carved chair would have been used originally by a shop owner, placed outside the shop for seating and wi...

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€775,95
Elm Cabinet with Fluted Spandrels
€1.500,95

Elm Cabinet with Fluted Spandrels

ACW-RGX-230373

Shandong, circa 1880 This distinctively shaped cabinet is in elm and comes from the city of Linyi in Shandong province, northern China.  The rounde...

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€1.500,95
Chinese Waiting Chair with Carved Backrest
€496,95

Waiting Chair with Carved Backrest

ATC-RGX-230351

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...

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€496,95
Chinese Antique Rosewood Elder's Armchair
€663,95

Rosewood Elder's Chair

ATC-RGX-230349

Jiangsu, circa 1860 Made from heavy rosewood in Jiangsu province, Eastern China, this impressive chair would have been designated for the use of ho...

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€663,95
Red Lacquer Decorative Sideboard Sold
€2.560,95

Red Lacquer Decorative Sideboard

ACW-TL-196234

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...

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€2.560,95
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Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard
€3.843,95

Decorative Shanxi Painted Sideboard

ACW-TL-222880

Shanxi, circa 1900 This stunning sideboard would be a real talking point in any space. It originates from Shanxi province, made with carved spandre...

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€3.843,95
Painted Black Shanxi Wedding Cabinet Sold
€4.457,95

Painted Black Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-222956

Shanxi, circa 1900 This discinctive tall cabinet is in a classic Chinese style from Shanxi province. Large, decorative cabinets like this one finis...

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€4.457,95
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Large Red and Cream Gansu Sideboard
€4.178,95

Large Red and Cream Gansu Sideboard

ACW-TL-222868

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...

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€4.178,95
Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
€5.126,95

Black Lacquer Shanxi Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-222819

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...

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€5.126,95
Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
€2.560,95

Red Lacquer Shanxi Sideboard with Carved Spandrels

ACW-TL-196254

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...

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€2.560,95
Mid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet
€3.564,95

Mid Sized Shanxi Red Lacquer Cabinet

ACW-TL-222818

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...

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€3.564,95
Antique Red Lacquer Armoire with Drawers
€4.457,95

Red and Gold Armoire with Drawers

ACW-TL-222822

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...

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€4.457,95
Antique Black Lacquer Floral Armoire
€5.015,95

Black Lacquer Floral Wedding Cabinet

ACW-TL-223315

Shanxi, circa 1900 This wonderful cabinet still shows its original lacquer and paintings, depicting various flora and fauna. It was produced in Sha...

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€5.015,95
Chinese Distressed Cabinet with Floral Painting
€1.444,95

Crackled Blue Cabinet with Floral Painting

ACW-TL-184484

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...

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€1.444,95
Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers
€2.225,95

Orange Lacquer Two Door Buffet with Flowers

ACW-TL-184468

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 ...

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€2.225,95
Chinese Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers
€2.170,95

Orange Lacquer Sideboard with Flowers

ACW-TL-184495

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...

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€2.170,95
Chinese Large Grey Lacquer Buffet
€2.895,95

Large Grey Lacquer Buffet

ACW-TL-22858

Gansu, 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 ...

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€2.895,95
Antique Red Lacquer Gansu Sideboard Sold
€2.170,95

Red Lacquer Dongbei Sideboard

ACW-TL-223051

Dongbei, circa 1920 This lovely sideboard in a rich, red lacquer is quite typical of the cabinets produced in the northeastern ('dongbei') region ...

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€2.170,95
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Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables
€1.500,95

Pair of Grey Lacquer Side Tables

ATC-TL-22717

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...

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€1.500,95
Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets
€9.478,95

Pair of Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinets

ACW-BH-2205174

Tibet, circa 1900 These stunning cabinets were produced in Tibet around the beginning of the twentieth century. Like most Tibetan furniture, they a...

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€9.478,95
High Backed Antique Chinese Official's Armchair
€1.500,95

High Backed Official's Armchair

ATC-BH-2205145

Shanxi, circa 1825 This beautiful armchair is in the 'Southern Official' style, with a toprail and arms set flush with their supporting posts rathe...

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€1.500,95
Pair of Decorative Chinese Southern Official Chairs
€2.225,95

Pair of Decorative Southern Official Chairs

ATC-BH-2205132

Shanxi, circa 1860 These unusual chairs, with a straight, rounded top rail and decorative carved apron, are from Shanxi province in central China, ...

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€2.225,95
Pair of Round Backed Chinese Southern Official Chairs
€2.114,95

Pair of Round Backed Southern Official Chairs

ATC-BH-2205066

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...

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€2.114,95
Pair of Antique Yoke-Back Armchairs
€3.230,95

Pair of Antique Yoke-Back Armchairs

ATC-BH-2205063

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....

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€3.230,95
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Southern Official Chairs
€3.007,95

Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs

ATC-BH-2205060

Shanxi, circa 1860 These handsome, dark wood chairs are from Shanxi province in a style referred to as 'Southern Official' chairs. The subtly curve...

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€3.007,95
Antique Hebei Serving Table
€998,95

Antique Hebei Serving Table

ATC-BH-2205032

Hebei, 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...

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€998,95
Round Legged Elm Altar Table Sold
€3.341,95

Round Legged Elm Altar Table

ATC-BH-2205043

Shanxi, circa 1820 This beautiful old table has a quite simple, almost contemporary style but dates from around two hundred years ago. It was produ...

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€3.341,95
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Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet
€3.899,95

Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet

ACW-BH-2205061

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...

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€3.899,95
Antique Chinese Carved Shandong Storage Coffer
€1.779,95

Carved Shandong Storage Coffer

ATK-BH-220507

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...

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€1.779,95
Pair of Shandong Elm Stools
€1.110,95

Pair of Shandong Elm Stools

ATC-BH-220504

Shandong, 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...

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€1.110,95
Chinese Altar Table with Cloud Head Spandrels
€2.225,95

Altar Table with Cloud Head Spandrels

ATC-BH-220502

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 ...

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€2.225,95
Antique Black Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet
€2.895,95

Black Shanxi Mid Size Cabinet

ACW-TA-231221

Shanxi, 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...

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€2.895,95
Chinese Antique Seven Drawer Elm Console
€3.341,95

Seven Drawer Elm Console

ATC-TA-1010321

Shanxi, circa 1850 With a beautifully carved apron and side spandrels that give it an unusual profile, this lovely, large console would have starte...

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€3.341,95
Antique Elm Console with Shelf
€1.389,95

Antique Elm Console with Shelf

ATC-ML-3001062

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...

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€1.389,95
Carved Large Xinjiang Sideboard Sold
€3.341,95

Carved Large Xinjiang Sideboard

ACW-BT-H12104

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 ...

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€3.341,95
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Pair of Shanxi Lamphanger Chairs
€2.058,95

Pair of Shanxi Lamphanger Chairs

ATC-TA-3340421

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...

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€2.058,95
Antique Chinese Medicine Chest
€5.573,95

Antique Chinese Medicine Chest

ATK-TA-2651120

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...

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€5.573,95
Camphor Travel Chest
€998,95

Camphor Travel Chest

ATK-TA-2471120

Hebei, 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...

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€998,95
Antique Chinese Kang Low Black Table
€1.389,95

Antique Low Black Table

ATC-TA-2310920

Shanxi, 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...

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€1.389,95
Painted Red Qinghai Sideboard Sold
€4.011,95

Painted Red Qinghai Sideboard

ACW-TA-2091020

Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning sideboard is from the far western Chinese province of Qinghai and made from poplar wood. Produced around a hundre...

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€4.011,95
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Lattice Door Storage Cabinet
€3.509,95

Lattice Door Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-1820321

Dongbei, 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...

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€3.509,95
Pair of Tall Chinese Antique Elm Armchairs
€5.573,95

Pair of Tall Antique Elm Armchairs

ATC-TA-1250320

Shanxi, circa 1860 These wonderful armchairs are from Shanxi province and have unusually high backs, giving them a very grand appearance. Made from...

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€5.573,95
Distressed Blue Storage Chest
€1.110,95

Distressed Blue Storage Chest

ATK-TA-1151120

Gansu, circa 1900 Originally used to store valuables and personal possessions, it is likely that the bottom drawer here would once have been a fixe...

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€1.110,95
Pair of Elm Shanxi Chairs
€2.225,95

Pair of Elm Shanxi Chairs

ATC-TA-1150320

Shanxi, 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...

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€2.225,95
Chinese Antique Dark Elm Panelled Cabinet
€2.449,95

Dark Elm Panelled Cabinet

ACW-TA-1040321

Shanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful cabinet dates from the 19th century and is from Shanxi province in central China. The style, with panelled doors ...

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€2.449,95
Dark Elm Storage Cabinet
€2.728,95

Dark Elm Storage Cabinet

ACW-TA-970321

Shanxi, 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...

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€2.728,95

Add a touch of originality to your home with Chinese antique furniture

The 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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