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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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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.
Dongbei, 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 detailsCream Lacquered Three Drawer Console
Shandong, circa 1920 This elegant table has been restored and refinished in a distressed cream lacquer - a neutral colour that would fit easily int...
View full detailsGrey Lacquered Three Drawer Console
Shandong, circa 1920 This simply styled table is originally from Shandong province in north east China, but has been restored and refinished with ...
View full detailsShanxi Antique Elm Altar Table
Shanxi, circa 1820 This long, narrow table dates back to the early nineteenth century, when it was produced in Shanxi province. It would have been ...
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 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 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 Carved Elm Temple Table
Shanxi, circa 1850 This wonderfully ornate, carved table is one of the best examples of the style that we have seen in recent years. It would once ...
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 detailsGansu, circa 1900 This lovely carved panel is in a duck egg blue finish, with delicately carved floral lattice work set in a square frame. It comes...
View full detailsCarved Lattice Wooden Wall Panel
Gansu, circa 1900 This intricately carved wooden panel features a beautifully carved floral pattern, set within thick frames. It would once have be...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1900 Originally used as an internal window frame, this lovely lattice panel would make an unusual wall decoration. It is still in the ...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 Once forming part of an internal divider these carved panels would make a lovely architectural feature hung on a wall or even hu...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 The long, narrow proportions of this elegant table make it easy to fit into a hallway as a display surface for family photos and...
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 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 Side Table with Drawers
Shanxi, circa 1860 With a lovely worn patina and colour and three useful storage drawers, this would make a wonderful little console table. Made fr...
View full detailsReclaimed Pine Multidrawer Console
Reproduction This long console has been produced from old, reclaimed pine wood and left in a wonderful, rustic, natural finish. Nine drawers, each ...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1900 This unusual wall panel is made up of eight rows of eight flowers, each indivdually carved and set within a thick outer frame. Th...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This understated table is narrow enough to fit in smaller spaces, ideal as a console or side table. It is in a classic Chinese '...
View full detailsWalnut Seven Drawer Altar Table
Shanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous altar table is in walnut, with a beautiful golden brown colour and tone to the wood. Walnut is prevalent around Sh...
View full detailsPair of Cream Lacquer Tea Tables
Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely pair of side tables are from Shanxi province in central China. Each one has been refinished in a distressed greenish...
View full detailsPair of Grey Lacquer Flower Stands
Shanxi, circa 1900 Simply styled and in a tall, elegant shape, these tables were originally used as flower stands. They would still be ideal for di...
View full detailsAntique Chinese Sideboard, Red Lacquer
Shanxi, circa 1920 This stunning antique Chinese sideboard comes from Shanxi province in central China. The red lacquer and paintings are original...
View full detailsDistressed Green Lacquer Sideboard
Shandong, circa 1920 This beautiful old cabinet has been updated with a new distressed lacquer for a more contemporary look. Its lovely blue green ...
View full detailsChinese Buffet Cabinet, Crackled, Blue And Cream
Gansu, circa 1920 Restored and updated with a gorgeous cracked finish in a palette of blues and creams, this beautiful old cabinet will have origi...
View full detailsSmall Two Door Gansu Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1920 With traces of red lacquer around the front frames this lovely cabinet has wonderful autumnal tones with its dark wood top surfa...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 Originally used for display or as a table for serving food and drink, this old table is made from elm wood, with a thick extende...
View full detailsShaanxi Cabinet with Dragon Carvings
Shaanxi, circa 1860 This wonderful old cabinet would have been used to store valuables and personal possessions, with the metal fixings over the d...
View full detailsAntique Chinese Sideboard, Dark Blue, Double
Shanxi, circa 1920 Refinished in a dark teal lacquer, this lovely antique Chinese sideboard is from Shanxi province in central China. In a symmetri...
View full detailsChinese Double Sideboard, Grey Lacquer
Shanxi, circa 1920 The original finish on this sideboard has been replaced with a new, shiny grey green lacquer that gives it an updated, more cont...
View full detailsRed Lacquer Gansu Painted Sideboard
Gansu, circa 1920 This gorgeous sideboard still has its original paintings and deep red lacquer finish, restored and refreshed with a new shiny lac...
View full detailsChinese Sideboard, Cream Painted
Gansu, circa 1920 The paintings of houses and figures on the front of this old sideboard are in faded black and red, but still stand out against th...
View full detailsZhejiang, circa 1900 This unusual cabinet is quite typical of the furniture produced in and around Zhejiang province west of Shanghai. It is made f...
View full detailsDistressed Lacquer Desk and Stool
Shandong, circa 1920 This old school desk and matching stool have been refinished with a distressed, crackled blue lacquer. Perfect in a child's r...
View full detailsShandong, circa 1920 This old school desk is from a Chinese school in Shandong, and has been refinished in a distressed grey lacquer, along with t...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This gorgeous cabinet in a now worn black and red lacquer is from Shanxi in central China. The lacquer is original, as is the si...
View full detailsRe-edition This unusual table has been newly made using an old sewing machine as the base, fitted with a top from reclaimed wood in a natural finis...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This small dining table oozes oriental style, with its typical Chinese features of a waisted top and horse-hoof feet. A shelf be...
View full detailsPair of Two Drawer Grey Tables
Beijing, circa 1900 Originating from Beijing, these antique side tables have been refinished in a distressed grey lacquer. Each one has two drawers...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This very unusual table is from Shanxi province. The front apron and spandrels are decorated with a highly stylised scrolling pa...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1880 This simple side table is from Gansu province in western China. It is made from walnut wood - easily available in that area and a...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This stunning chest is from Shanxi province, where it would have been used as a coffer to store money and valuables. Made from e...
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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