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Dongbei, circa 1920 This simple table was originally intended as a serving surface for food and drinks, placed on the heated kang platform used for...
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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 simple table was originally intended as a serving surface for food and drinks, placed on the heated kang platform used for...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This stunning blanket chest is in poplar wood and was originally decorated with vibrant colours. With time these have faded into...
View full detailsBlack Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Shanxi, circa 1900 The once vibrant colours that adorn the front of this exquisite blanket chest have gradually softened into more subtle tones wit...
View full detailsGansu, circa 1920 This elegant side cabinet is crafted from poplar wood and showcases a traditional design often found in storage units made in the...
View full detailsLarge Tapered Natural Elm Cabinet
Shanxi circa 1900 This elegant cabinet, originating from Shanxi province in central China, features a classic 'round cornered' style with rounded f...
View full detailsPair of Antique Elm Square Cornered Cabinets
Shanxi, circa 1880 These wonderful cabinets are in elm wood, beautifully crafted in a simple 'square cornered' style with the doors mounted on larg...
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 detailsHenan, circa 1920 This low table has an individual, rustic charm and is made from pine wood, a popular material in the central Chinese province of ...
View full detailsPair of Antique Elm Side Tables
Beijing, circa 1900 These antique elm side tables were originally designed as flower stands and could still serve as elegant vase stands today. Han...
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 detailsAntique Black Painted Opera Trunk
Shanxi, circa 1890 Once brightly decorated, the colours on the front of this wonderful blanket chest have softened over time to a beautiful autumna...
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 detailsShandong, circa 1920 Once lacquered in bright colours, this old chest has worn to leave a pared back, rustic look that would bring real character t...
View full detailsHenan, circa 1900 This unusual, narrow console table is a perfect addition for any rustic-styled interior. Featuring a thick, chunky top surface ma...
View full detailsTeal Lacquer Tall Tapered Cabinet
Shandong, circa 1920 This sleek, teal blue lacquered cabinet is in a classic Chinese 'round cornered' style. The ingenious A-frame design includes ...
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 detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This pretty, painted trunk is of a type used by opera troupes in China to store their props and costumes. The trunks would be br...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1890 This unusual chest is of a type used at the end of the Qing dynasty, normally for holding valuables or documents. It is mounted ...
View full detailsLarge Chinese Antique Elm Daybed
Shanxi, circa 1890 Produced as a daybed in Shanxi province at the end of the nineteenth century, this would have real impact as a long, large coff...
View full detailsQingha, circa 1850 This striking cabinet is from the western Chinese province of Qinghai. The unusual design, with narrow doors and drawers set ce...
View full detailsBeijing, circa 1840 The old lacquer on this lovely chest has been stripped back to reveal the beautiful, pale elm wood underneath, with is lovely g...
View full detailsBlack Lacquer Painted Display Cabinet
Qinghai, circa 1880 This stunning cabinet is in a beautiful condition, still with the old paintings and exquisite carving around the upper shelf s...
View full detailsShaanxi, circa 1800 This extraordinary cabinet is from a temple in Shaanxi province in central China - home of the ancient Chinese capital of Xian....
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This stunning painted armoire, with its impressive size and proportions, would make a fantastic statement piece - though you wou...
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 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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