Chinese Furniture and Oriental Furniture in Solid Wood, Chinese Antique Furniture from Shimu, Saltaire, UK

A leading specialist in oriental furniture since 2003, Shimu offers an exclusive range of traditionally crafted Chinese furniture in solid elm wood, as well as an extensive selection of restored Chinese antique furniture, plus silk wallpaper and other beautiful home accessories inspired by the orient.

Whether it is the graceful curves of a horseshoe chair, the subtle beauty of an antique Wedding Cabinet or the refined storage offered by our Chinese blanket boxes and CD storage chests, we are sure you will find something in our selection of new and antique oriental furniture to give you pleasure for years to come. And if you can’t find what you are looking for on our website, we will be happy to discuss our made-to-order service or source that special antique piece for you.

We deliver throughout the UK and can arrange overseas delivery by request. Order online, by phone or in person at our showroom located in the world heritage site of Saltaire village in West Yorkshire.

Our exclusive range of classical Chinese furniture is handcrafted to bring a taste of oriental style into your home. Our stunning selection of Chinese cabinets, tables, chests and oriental screens are based on pieces from the Ming Dynasty – the golden age of Chinese furniture – and finished in natural elm or black lacquer.
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If you are looking for genuine oriental and Chinese antique furniture, we hold a wide selection of restored pieces from China’s provinces. We select painted cabinets from Shanxi, decorated chests from Tibet and Qinghai, camphor trunks and many more beautiful pieces, each with its own story to tell.
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This stunning collection is handmade in Chinese elm and takes influences from Japan and South East Asia as well as China. Subtle curves and tapered frames add elegance to the solid wood joinery, with each piece perfectly designed for modern living.
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Our range of country Chinese furniture includes reproductions of old classics and more modern designs. Each piece is in a natural elm finish with a pronounced grain - irresistable to the touch and showcasing the beauty of the wood and quality of workmanship.
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Ming Wardrobe

Price: ~~1,125.00~~
Now: £995.00

Apothecary's Chest

Price: ~~375.00~~
Now: £325.00

Shanxi Butterfly Screen

Price: ~~1,295.00~~
Now: £1,095.00

Blanket Chest

Price: ~~375.00~~
Now: £325.00

01/12/11
NEW! See our latest range of lighting and accessories - unique and beautiful gifts.
With the arrival of our latest container from Beijing we have extended our range of lighting, gifts and accessories and these pieces can now be viewed and ordered online. The new items include elegant table lamps, painted boxes, 'Miao' hand worked silver jewellery and much more. For all the latest check out the accessories section of the web site ...

01/11/11
Latest container of Chinese antique furniture arrives this week! View and order all the new pieces on our website now.
Our latest container of Chinese antique furniture arrives into the UK this week and we've just finished adding the final items from this shipment onto our website. Check out our antique section to view and order these superb pieces - all personally selected by our director on his last buying trip to Beijing ...
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16/09/11
NEW! Our popular blanket chests now available in red and cream lacquer finishes.
As well as in warm elm, light elm and black lacquer finishes we now stock our most popular blanket chests and boxes in both red and cream lacquer. To see the new finishes take a look at our Blanket Trunks, Square Trunks and Wave Trunks - now all available and in stock in a choice of five finishes. We can also produce any other piece from our Classical Chinese furniture range in these beautiful new finishes, made and shipped to order. Just give us a call if you would like to discuss this.

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