€757,95
CT02N
This version of our horseshoe armchair is in our 'warm' finish, chairs like this one were symbols of status in Ming dynasty China. Known also in Ch...
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€757,95
Chinese Classical Furniture
Classical Chinese furniture has a timeless appeal that never goes out of style. Our signature range of traditional Chinese furniture is handcrafted from reclaimed elm or poplar wood, and includes reproductions from China's golden age as well as more contemporary designs inspired by the same period. The range includes oriental cabinets, beautifully crafted chairs, Chinese blanket chests and much more.
€515,95
Yoke-Back Side Chair, Warm Elm
CT11N
The name 'Yoke-Back' chair comes from the curved top rail seen on this timeless Chinese design and seen here finished in our warm elm. The style fi...
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€515,95
€600,95
CT12N
Our warm elm armchair has the same beautiful curves and detail as our yoke-back side chair, including the dragon in carved relief on the curved bac...
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€600,95
€1.085,95
CT06N
Chinese altar tables, like our warm elm version seen here, were actually used not just for holding offerings to ancestors, but also as more general...
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€1.085,95
€1.267,95
Ming Chest of Drawers, Warm Elm
TK07N
Our warm elm chest of drawers features the usual frame and panel construction with a simple apron below the lower frame and round brass handles tha...
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€1.267,95
from €1.752,95
CSBD01Ns
Made from solid elm wood, this beautiful bed in warm finish is available in a range of sizes from single to emperor. The lattice work on the headbo...
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from €1.752,95
€842,95
CSW05N
The random looking design of this warm elm, square wall panel is referred to by the Chinese as 'cracked ice' and is made up of individual mortised ...
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€842,95
€672,95
Carved Panel, Warm Elm, Clearance
CSW05NXX
The random looking design of this warm elm, square wall panel is referred to by the Chinese as 'cracked ice' and is made up of individual mortised ...
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€672,95
The history of Chinese Classical Furniture
Classical Chinese furniture refers to a style and an aesthetic taste, of restraint, balance and grandeur, rather than to a particular period. Plain hardwoods, like the reclaimed woods we use for these reproductions, were always accorded high esteem by Chinese craftsmen from the Qing dynasties onwards. Trade had recently opened, and tropical hardwoods from South-East Asia were beginning to be imported. It was these strong hardwoods which allowed the craftsmen to create austere, slender legged chairs and tables which showed off the beauty of the precious wood, alongside the lacquered furniture which was equally prized. Here at Shimu, we’re very happy to be continuing the tradition of Chinese classical furniture, and to be bringing you these beautiful pieces of furniture to show off in your home.
