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Tibet, circa 1880 The finish and paintings on this once brightly decorated cabinet are all old, with a painted design that is typical of Tibetan fu...
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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.
Tibet, circa 1880 The finish and paintings on this once brightly decorated cabinet are all old, with a painted design that is typical of Tibetan fu...
View full detailsRed Lacquer Antique Chinese Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1860 This magnificent red lacquer cabinet has a simple yet elegant style, and with its rich, warm tones it would make a lovely additi...
View full detailsBlack Lacquer Gold Painted Shanxi Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1860 This extraordinary antique cabinet is from Shanxi province in central China, where it would most likely have been produced as pa...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1920 This narrow bench is a versatile addition to any space, perfect for providing extra seating at the end of a bed or in a window a...
View full detailsAntique Elm Table with Rounded Legs
Shanxi, circa 1880 This antique elm table features rounded legs and is in a classic Chinese design known as 'An', with recessed legs slotting into ...
View full detailsBlack Lacquer Three Drawer Desk
Beijing, circa 1920 Desk used by the scholarly classes in China were often quite narrow, but this one is deep enough to be practical today as a des...
View full detailsSix Drawer Antique Carved Coffer
Shaanxi, circa 1880 This wonderful table is in the distinctive style seen in furniture from the central Chinese province of Shaanxi - location of t...
View full detailsShanxi Black Double Sided Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1860 In a 'double cabinet' style with two sets of doors set beneath an overhanging top, this cabinet dates back to the mid nineteenth...
View full detailsRed and Gold Shanxi Wedding Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1860 Other than the square hardware on the doors, which is a more recent replacment, this beautiful cabinet is in its original condit...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful cabinet, with doors set centrally on small hinges and multiple frames and panels, is in a style referred to as a ...
View full detailsDecorative Carved Bed Fascia with Gold Painting
Zhejiang, circa 1850 This long, beech panel was saved from the front of a mid nineteenth century four-poster marriage bed, where it would have form...
View full detailsCarved Lattice Antique Chinese Door Lintel
Hebei, circa 1900 This beautiful carving was produced as a lintel in Hebei province, northern China around the turn of the 20th century. Along with...
View full detailsAntique Chinese Carved Door Lintel
Hebei, circa 1900 This decorative wooden carving is made from beech wood and has been stripped to its natural hue. Originally produced in Hebei pro...
View full detailsDecorative Carved Antique Door Lintel
Hebei, circa 1900 This long, decorative carving has been crafted from beech wood, now stripped back to its pale, natural shade. Originally crafted ...
View full detailsAntique Door Lintel with Relief Carvings
Hebei, circa 1900 This elegant panel is crafted from beech and in the pale, natural wood finish. It was crafted in Hebei province in north eastern ...
View full detailsAntique Lintel with Relief Carvings
Hebei, circa 1900 This interesting carving once formed the lintel over an entranceway in a Chinese home, with similar carvings positioned around th...
View full detailsCarved Antique Lintel in Natural Finish
Hebei, circa 1900 This pretty panel is made from beech, stripped back to its pale, natural finish. It was produced in Hebei province in eastern Chi...
View full detailsJiangsu, circa 1880 Cabinets from the area around northern Jiangsu and Shandong provinces on China's east coast were fairly simple and solid in sty...
View full detailsJiangsu, circa 1880 This rugged, solid looking cabinet dates back to the end of the nineteenth century and was produced in the northern part of Jia...
View full detailsGrey Lacquer Two Drawer Side Table
Shandong, circa 1920 This narrow side table would be a stylish addition to any room with its glossy lacquer finish and tapered legs. The distressed...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 detailsGrey Lacquer Storage Side Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1920 This mid sized cabinet is in a simple, 'square cornered' design, with three upper drawers and doors inset centrally and fitted ...
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 detailsGrey Lacquer Mid Sized Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1920 This simple, square shaped cabinet has been restored and enhanced with a stylish, modern grey lacquer. It's three small drawers...
View full detailsLarge Teal Lacquer Storage Cabinet
Shanxi, circa 1920 At almost two metres in height, this wonderful imposing cabinet is in a minimalist style with the exception of the beautifully ...
View full detailsGrey Lacquer Patterned Armoire
Shanxi, circa 1920 This impressive, large cabinet would once have been used for storing clothes, fabrics and other possessions in a Chinese home. ...
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 detailsGrey Lacquer Chinese Kitchen Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 This unusual cabinet was most likely to have been used the kitchen area of a Chinese home, used to store pans. The upper secti...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This old armoire is still in its original cinnabar red colour. The paintings on the doors and bottom fixed panel were once in br...
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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