Chinese Classical Furniture

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.

End Cabinet, Light Elm
€613,95

End Cabinet, Light Elm

CW09M

Our lovely light elm end cabinets, although smaller and more practical for modern day use, are based on the original solid framed, simple styled pi...

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€613,95
Blanket Trunk, Light Elm
€775,95

Blanket Trunk, Light Elm

TK01M

The light finish on this particular blanket trunk is simply stunning. Used for storing everything from bedding and clothes to toys and games, our w...

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€775,95
Horseshoe Armchair, Light Elm
€775,95

Horseshoe Armchair, Light Elm

CT02M

The light finish on this version of our horseshoe armchair, accentuates the grain of the elm wood and complexity of the build, as all the different...

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€775,95
Hundred Eye' Chest, Light Elm
€1.395,95

'Hundred Eye' Chest, Light Elm

TK04M

Our light elm model really enhances the grain of the wood. With larger drawers than original chests for a more practical modern day use, each of th...

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€1.395,95
Book Cabinet, Light Elm
€1.730,95

Book Cabinet, Light Elm

CW18M

With the emphasis on the beautiful grain of the elm wood, our light elm book cabinet would be a stunning addition to any home. Referred to by the C...

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€1.730,95
Ming Sideboard, Light Elm
€1.184,95

Ming Sideboard, Light Elm

CW14M

Based on the old grain cabinets of Qinghai province in western China, our light elm sideboard would be ideal for a modern dining or living room. Ca...

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€1.184,95
Mid Size Cabinet, Light Elm
€1.420,95

Mid Size Cabinet, Light Elm

CW17M

The 'square cornered' style, with thick outer frames, of our light elm cabinet, gives it a robust feel, while the round brass hardware on the doors...

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€1.420,95
Ming Wardrobe, Light Elm
€2.350,95

Ming Wardrobe, Light Elm

CW04M

The addition of a hanging rail is what makes our light elm wardrobe different to the cabinets that the design is based on, this was something unfam...

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€2.350,95
Small Kang Cabinet, Light Elm
€1.395,95

Small Kang Cabinet, Light Elm

CW10M

Small, low cabinets, like this light elm version, were used throughout the colder Northern and Western Chinese provinces where they would be placed...

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€1.395,95
Wave Trunk, Light Elm
€1.172,95

Chinese Wave Trunk, Light Elm

TK06M

The wave trunk, here in light elm, is the largest in our oriental trunks and chests range. The subtly curved lid gives the trunk its name as well a...

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€1.172,95
Large Chest of Drawers, Light Elm
€1.544,95

Large Chest of Drawers, Light Elm

TK15M

Made from solid reclaimed elm, our light finish really emphasizes the beautiful grain of the wood. This deeper, wider version of our Ming chest of ...

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€1.544,95
Double-Sided Cabinet, Light Elm
€1.692,95

Double-Sided Cabinet, Light Elm

CW07M

Ideal as a dining room sideboard or for bedroom or living room storage this cabinet in a light finish has a single removable shelf inside each sect...

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€1.692,95
Square Trunk, Light Elm
€489,95

Square Trunk, Light Elm

TK02M

The handles on the sides and circular lock plate on the front of this light elm square trunk are in brass and give the chest its classic Chinese st...

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€489,95
Tapered Cabinet, Light Elm
€986,95

Tapered Cabinet, Light Elm

CW08M

With two removable shelves inside, our modern day light elm version is a great size to hold a stereo unit, or even in a bathroom for toiletries. Th...

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€986,95
Corner Cabinet, Light Elm
€1.941,95

Corner Cabinet, Light Elm

CW01M

Typical of furniture from northern China, our light elm corner cabinet would look great in a dining room as a drinks cabinet or for crockery, or in...

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€1.941,95
Apothecary's Cabinet, Light Elm
€1.792,95

Apothecary's Cabinet, Light Elm

TK09M

With a cabinet section at the bottom and 12 drawers above, our light elm apothecary cabinet is a slightly more modern interpretation of the classic...

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€1.792,95
Yoke-Back Side Chair, Light Elm
€527,95

Yoke-Back Side Chair, Light Elm

CT11M

Since its early development this style of chair has changed very little through the centuries, with only slight modifications or regional variation...

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€527,95
Yoke-Back Armchair, Light Elm
€613,95

Yoke-Back Armchair, Light Elm

CT12M

Great individually in a bedroom or living room as a statement piece, or use them at the head of our dining tables. This light elm model is made fro...

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€613,95
Square Daybed Table, Light Elm
€948,95

Square Daybed Table, Light Elm

CT09M

This light elm square coffee table has been reduced in size to be more practical in a contemporary setting although it is based on original Chinese...

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€948,95
Low Kang Cabinet, Light Elm
€1.854,95

Low Kang Cabinet, Light Elm

CW06M

This particular model in light elm is based on the Kang cabinets which were used to hold all sorts of general items or valuables often stored in ha...

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€1.854,95
Apothecary's Chest, Light Elm
€924,95

Apothecary's Chest, Light Elm

TK05M

Made from reclaimed elm wood, this model comes in our light finish, each of the drawers feature proper dovetail joints and brass ring pull handles....

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€924,95
Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm
€1.296,95

Ming Chest of Drawers, Light Elm

TK07M

This chest in light elm is a modern interpretation rather than a reproduction, made for practicality but still with a strong oriental style. The Ch...

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€1.296,95
Ming Two Drawer Chest, Light Elm
€551,95

Ming Two Drawer Chest, Light Elm

TK08M

The two drawers on this light elm chest are dovetail jointed and mounted on wooden runners, with the round backed brass handles adding oriental sty...

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€551,95
Ming Tall Boy, Light Elm
€1.668,95

Ming Tall Boy, Light Elm

TK10M

Great for holding clothes in a bedroom or in a corner of a reception room, this beautiful tall chest of drawers, in our light elm finish, offers mo...

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€1.668,95
Tall Trunk, Light Elm
€675,95

Tall Trunk, Light Elm

TK17M

Like our very popular square trunk this light elm, taller, narrower version makes a great lamp table or vase stand, It's also great for linen or la...

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€675,95
Butterfly Drawers, Light Elm
€675,95

Butterfly Drawers, Light Elm

TK11M

The three shallow drawers of this light elm chest are made with dovetail joints. The butterfly is a symbol of joy for the Chinese, and especially o...

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€675,95
Filing Cabinet, Light Elm
€1.692,95

Filing Cabinet, Light Elm

TK13M

Mounted on metal runners for smooth opening and closing the drawers of our light elm, tall filing cabinet are fitted with metal rods to hold A4 sus...

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€1.692,95
Two Drawer Filing Cabinet, Light Elm
€924,95

Two Drawer Filing Cabinet, Light Elm

TK18M

Adding a touch of oriental style to a home office, this small light coloured filing cabinet is in solid elm wood and has the same distinctive style...

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€924,95
Low Kang Chest, Light Elm
€1.234,95

Low Chinese Kang Chest, Light Elm

TK14M

Ideal as a TV stand, our light elm low Kang chest has an open shelf for a DVD player or digital box (including a hole at the back for feeding wires...

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€1.234,95
Small Herbalist Chest, Light Elm
€799,95

Small Herbalist Chest, Light Elm

TK16M

Made from solid wood, our light elm herbalist chest has drawers that are all made with dovetail joints and a simple brass ring pull on the front. C...

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€799,95
Scholar's Desk, Light Elm
€1.234,95

Scholar's Desk, Light Elm

CT14M

The 'horse hoof' shaped feet and curved aprons that stretch between each leg give our light elm desk a distinctive oriental feel but otherwise the ...

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€1.234,95
Carved Console Table, Light Elm
€1.420,95

Carved Console Table, Light Elm

CT19M

This stunning light elm piece is a reproduction of desks that were common in China during the later Qing dynasty, used by the scholarly classes in ...

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€1.420,95
Carved Side Table, Light Elm
€675,95

Carved Side Table, Light Elm

CT20M

With the same features as our carved console table, these lovely little side tables, like the light elm model above, are sized to sit perfectly nex...

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€675,95
Square Stool, Light Elm
€551,95

Square Stool, Light Elm

CT23M

Stools and higher level seating were in use throughout China from as early as the Tang dynasty over a thousand years ago, unlike in other Asian cou...

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€551,95
Wall Mirror, Light Elm
€316,95

Wall Mirror, Light Elm

CSW07M

Combine this lovely light elm mirror with our scholars desk to make a stunning dressing table set. Made from solid wood and having a bevelled frame...

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€316,95
Dressing Mirror, Light Elm
€948,95

Dressing Mirror, Light Elm

CSW08M

Wall mounted or stood against a wall, these large, chunky full length mirrors look beautiful in the corner of a bedroom. The frames are in solid re...

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€948,95

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.

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