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.

Low Kang Cabinet, Warm Elm
€1.841,95

Low Kang Chinese Cabinet, Warm Elm

CW06N

This long, low cabinet in our warm finish, is ideal for use as a TV stand, with three central drawers and two cupboard sections, each with a remova...

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€1.841,95
Low Kang Cabinet, Black Lacquer
€1.841,95

Low Kang Cabinet, Black Lacquer

CW06D

Kang cabinets were used to hold all sorts of general household items, as well as valuables often stored in hard to reach or 'secret' sections insid...

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€1.841,95
Low Kang Cabinet, Light Elm
€1.841,95

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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€1.841,95
Oversized Black Lacquer Square Trunk
€609,95

Oversized Black Lacquer Square Trunk

TK02DL

This oversized version of our square trunks is in a large cube shape and is a great size to be used as a side table, with a large amount of storage...

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€609,95

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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