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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 offer a wide range of stunning antique Chinese tables for your home. From dining tables and side tables, through to altar tables and bedside tables, our ever-changing collection includes beautiful original pieces to enhance your interiors. Each antique piece is unique and is sourced by us directly from China. We select each piece carefully, before they are lovingly restored by skilled Chinese craftsmen who use traditional joinery 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 detailsDongbei, circa 1920 This pine table, originating from China's Dongbei region, was meant to be used for serving food or drinks while reclining on th...
View full detailsNarrow Elm Three Drawer Console
Shanxi, circa 1900 The dark finish on this console table is original, now worn around the edges and surface of the table top to give a wonderful, a...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 With its thick, single plank top, chunky legs and irregular shaped stretchers, this bench is distinctly rustic in appearance. It...
View full detailsBlack and Red Kang Table with Drawers
Shanxi, circa 1880 This long, low table would be great as a narrow coffee table in front of a sofa, with useful storage space inside each of the th...
View full detailsBlack Lacquer Three Drawer Low Table
Beijing, circa 1900 This long, low table would be perfect in front of a sofa, with three useful drawers for storage. It originates from Beijing and...
View full detailsThree Drawer Black Antique Elm Desk
Shanxi, circa 1880 Produced in Shanxi province in the late nineteenth century, this beautiful antique desk would work perfectly in a home office, o...
View full detailsBlack Three Drawer Scholar's Desk
Shanxi, circa 1880 This understated table would have been designed originally as a writing desk in Shanxi province. It would still work well in a h...
View full detailsBlack Lacquer Side Table with Drawers
Shanxi, circa 1920 This lovely little table would make a great console in a hallway, with two useful drawers and a lower shelf that is ideal for st...
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 detailsQinghai, circa 1920 This long, narrow table originates from the early twentieth century, when it was produced in the western Chinese province of Qi...
View full detailsMing Style Antique Elm Altar Table
Shanxi, circa 1860 Crafted in Shanxi province during the mid nineteenth century, this long, slender table was originally used as an altar table, po...
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 detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This lovely, long display table would make a wonderful, statement console today in a hallway, living or dining room. It is made ...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 Expertly crafted in China's Shanxi province during the nineteenth century, this rustic console table is made from elm wood and b...
View full detailsThree Drawer Antique Elm Console
Shanxi, circa 1880 Crafted during the late nineteenth century in Shanxi, China, this console table features a minimalist design with solid elm wood...
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 detailsNatural Elm Three Drawer Console
Shanxi, circa 1890 Produced around the end of the nineteenth century in Shanxi province, this simple styled table is made from chunky elm wood, wit...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This elm table, with its sturdy, thick top and subtly splayed legs, was crafted in the latter half of the nineteenth century in ...
View full detailsTwo Drawer Elm Table with Shelf
Shanxi, circa 1880 This two drawer elm table was crafted in the latter half of the nineteenth century in Shanxi province. Its chunky wood structure...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This beautiful old table is from Shanxi province in central China and still has its original dark finish over the elm wood, now ...
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 detailsDongbei, circa 1920 This simple little table would have been used as a surface for serving food or drink, placed on the heated kang platform that w...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1880 This lovely old table would sit perfectly in front of a sofa as a long, low coffee table, or could be used as a TV stand. It co...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1860 This lovely low table would make a wonderful, unusual TV stand in a modern home, or could be used as a coffee table. It was prod...
View full detailsThree Drawer Carved Antique Coffer Table
Shaanxi, circa 1880 The lovely, deep carvings and metal studs on the drawers of this table are a typical feature of the tables and storage chests p...
View full detailsLarge Coffee Table with Drawers
Henan, circa 1900 This good sized coffee table is in elm wood and has been stripped back to its natural, pale hue. It features a simple constructio...
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 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 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 detailsHebei, circa 1820 This lovely old storage coffer is in pine wood, produced in the northern Chinese province of Hebei around two hundred years ago. ...
View full detailsShanxi, circa 1900 This elegant, square shaped table would have been used to serve food or drink, placed either on a heated kang platform in a Chin...
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 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 detailsSquare Kang Table with Cabriole Legs
Shanxi, circa 1850 This elegant, square shaped table would have been used to serve food or drink, placed either on a heated kang platform in a Chin...
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 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 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 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 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 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 detailsThe aim of our craftsmen is to return each piece to its former glory, without losing any of its original charm, or the rich patina of the wood. Antique Chinese tables are just as practical as they beautiful, making them ideal for modern living. From dining tables and console tables, through to daybeds suitable for use as low tables, our collection includes wonderful pieces to add a touch of Chinese elegance to your home.
You’ll find that we have a stunning and diverse collection of original Chinese antique tables. As each item is unique and sourced by us directly from China, our range is ever-changing as new items arrive, ready for sale. Although they offer a wealth of charm, our antique tables are robust enough to cope with the rigours of modern living, making them ideal for inclusion in contemporary living spaces. Tea tables, for example, are perfect for use as side tables or bedside tables, whilst altar tables are stunning when used as console tables. To complement our range of original antiques, we also offer a collection of superb quality newly made pieces, many of which are based on original designs. We also have a diverse collection of soft furnishings, table wares and accessories for your home.
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