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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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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.
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...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This imposing cabinet is in a box like, square-cornered style, with heavy metal hinges and door hardware. It was produced in Sha...
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 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 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 detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This simply designed table is in a style referred to in Chinese as a 'ta'. It would originally have been produced as a daybed, u...
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 1900 This simple little stool is in elm wood, with a lovely grain particularly on the seat. The straight legs end without decorative ...
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 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 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 detailsPair of Elm Southern Official Chairs
Shanxi, circa 1880 These stylish, elegant armchairs are in a 'Southern Official' style, with the arms continuing down to meet the seat on curved po...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 In a classic Chinese style, this simple, narrow bench in elm wood is highly versatile as a side table or used for seating. The r...
View full detailsReproduction This low level table has been newly made using old elm timbers, left in a very natural finish that shows off the deep, attractive grai...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This long, low table would be perfect in front of a sofa as a long coffee table. It is made from walnut, with the original dark ...
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 detailsShanxi, circa 1920 These stylish stools are slightly taller than most and so would work perfectly as night stands or as side tables next to a sofa....
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 detailsGansu, circa 1920 This attractive old trunk is in its original black lacquer finish with simple paintings of peony flowers and foliage. Once in mo...
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 origin...
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 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 1920 At well over two metres in length, this imposing altar table would make a real statement as a large console in a hallway or rece...
View full detailsPair of Rustic Horseshoe Armchairs
Shandong, circa 1900 This lovely pair of chairs are in a rustic, vernacular style that developed from the more elegant horseshoe armchair design. R...
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 detailsHorseshoe Armchair with Bat Carving
Shanxi, circa 1880 This is one of the most beautiful horseshoe armchairs we have come across, with a gorgeous patina resulting from its years of us...
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 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 detailsShanxi, circa 1880 Perfect as a large, low coffee table, this lovely wooden daybed is in elm, with a wonderful character and patina formed over the...
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 detailsRed Lacquer Sideboard with Carved Spandrels
Gansu, circa 1920 This stunning sideboard would make a real statement piece in a modern home. Refinished in a vibrant, deep red lacquer, it has som...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1920 Created by cutting down the legs of a higher table, this simply styled piece is now a good height to use as a large coffee table...
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 1920 These cute little stools were originally used by farmhands or other workers for simple, portable seating. Each one varies slight...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This is a beautiful example of the classic Chinese altar table, used in temples and well-to-do homes throughout Chinese society....
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 The small panels in the doors and outer sections of this lovely cabinet, set within rounded frames, are a feature of this style ...
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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